Château la DiffreCôtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Seguret' Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Counoise and the Mourvèdre.
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 Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Seguret' Rouge from the Château la Diffre
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Seguret' Rouge of Château la Diffre in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Seguret' Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Seguret' Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Seguret' Rouge
The Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Seguret' Rouge of Château la Diffre matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of small stuffed fish from nice, lamb chops with honey and spices or duck legs with green olives.
Details and technical informations about Château la Diffre's Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Seguret' Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Counoise
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
Informations about the Château la Diffre
The Château la Diffre is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Seguret' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Seguret'
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Seguret' is located in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Mourchon or the Domaine du Pourra produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Seguret' are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Seguret' often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, honey or nutmeg and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, coffee or violet.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Decommissioning
Removal of the right to the appellation of origin of a wine; it is then marketed as Vin de France.
