Château de ValcombeRouge de Valcombe
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Food and wine pairings with Rouge de Valcombe
Pairings that work perfectly with Rouge de Valcombe
Original food and wine pairings with Rouge de Valcombe
The Rouge de Valcombe of Château de Valcombe matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of scottish haggis, lamb crumble with oregano and feta cheese or roast duck breast stuffed with foie gras confit.
Details and technical informations about Château de Valcombe's Rouge de Valcombe.
Discover the grape variety: Neyret
Structured, colourful reds with a deep ruby hue, firm tannins and a dense palate with fresh acidity; signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, morello), dark fruits (blackberry), spices and alpine mineral notes. Characterful high-altitude profile. Preserved for its heritage value, producing artisan high-altitude cuvées in the Aosta Valley. Native Italian black grape of the Aosta Valley, grown in tiny quantities.
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 Ventoux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ventoux
High-altitude, cool southern Rhône (below the 1,912 m Giant of Provence): signature reds from Grenache and Syrah — round and supple with notes of cherry, raspberry, garrigue, pepper and a truffle touch with age, melted tannins, natural freshness and easy drinking (vs the sun-baked plains wines). Carignan, Cinsault and Mourvèdre as support. Lively, crunchy rosés (raspberry, flowers). Ample whites of Clairette, Roussanne, Bourboulenc, Vermentino.
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: Round
Said of a wine that is harmonious and smooth, offering no harshness in the mouth.
