Château Grand EscalionCostières de Nîmes Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Grenache, the Mourvèdre, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Costières de Nîmes Rouge of the Château Grand Escalion is in the top 60 of wines of Costières-de-Nîmes.
Food and wine pairings with Costières de Nîmes Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Costières de Nîmes Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Costières de Nîmes Rouge
The Costières de Nîmes Rouge of Château Grand Escalion matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef goulash, ghormeh sabzi (iranian herbed lamb stew) or duck pot au feu.
Details and technical informations about Château Grand Escalion's Costières de Nîmes Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Grenache
Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Costières de Nîmes Rouge from Château Grand Escalion are 2021, 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2020.
Informations about the Château Grand Escalion
The Château Grand Escalion is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 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: Severe
Said of a red wine that is generally young, very marked by tannins and astringent. See austere.
