Château la DorgonneL'Expression du Terroir Rouge
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the L'Expression du Terroir Rouge from the Château la Dorgonne
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the L'Expression du Terroir Rouge of Château la Dorgonne in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with L'Expression du Terroir Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with L'Expression du Terroir Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with L'Expression du Terroir Rouge
The L'Expression du Terroir Rouge of Château la Dorgonne matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of delicious bourguignon, shoulder of lamb boulangère or wild boar bourguignon.
Details and technical informations about Château la Dorgonne's L'Expression du Terroir Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Brachetto
A very old vine cultivated in the northwest of Italy, in Piedmont to be precise (provinces of Asti and Allessandria). For a long time it was confused with a large number of other Italian grape varieties, which explains why the latter still bear the synonym "brachetto". It is said to be related to the Muscat à petits grains blancs, to be continued! Note that Brachet, known in the Nice region (Alpes maritimes), is not related to Brachetto. Brachetto can be found in Argentina, Italy, etc. It is virtually unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of L'Expression du Terroir Rouge from Château la Dorgonne are 2012, 2014, 2013
Informations about the Château la Dorgonne
The Château la Dorgonne is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Luberon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Luberon
The wine region of Luberon is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marrenon or the Maison Williams Chase produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Luberon are Mourvèdre, Vermentino and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Luberon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cinnamon or cassis and sometimes also flavors of dark chocolate, jam or coffee.
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: Sulphiting
Introduction of a sulphurous solution into a must or wine to protect it from accidents or diseases, or to select the ferments.
