Château de ValcombeOctobre Rouge
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Octobre Rouge from the Château de Valcombe
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Octobre Rouge of Château de Valcombe in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Octobre Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Octobre Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Octobre Rouge
The Octobre Rouge of Château de Valcombe matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of vegetable noddles, lamb stew with yoghurt and coriander or quinoa patties with courgettes and fresh goat cheese.
Details and technical informations about Château de Valcombe's Octobre Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Dureza
Structured, colored reds with a dark ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate, with signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), spices, black pepper and herbal notes reminiscent of Syrah. Almost vanished from commercial cultivation, preserved for its exceptional genetic value. Grown in varietal collections and heritage plots in Ardèche. Indigenous French black variety from Ardèche, father of Syrah (mother = Mondeuse Blanche).
Informations about the Château de Valcombe
The Château de Valcombe is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Costières-de-Nîmes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Costières-de-Nîmes
A link between the southern Rhône and the Languedoc (the Rhône's southern tip, Gard): signature Syrah-Grenache reign in reds (≥50%) — fruity and structured with ripe black fruit (blackberry, blueberry), cherry, raspberry, plum, mirabelle and a spicy touch, supple tannins and a fresh finish. Dense Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault complement, Marselan a modern touch. Lively rosés. Ample whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Musky
Said of an odor reminiscent of musk.
