Chateau Plantey de LieujeanCuvee Jean-Jules Haut-Medoc
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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Cuvee Jean-Jules Haut-Medoc from the Chateau Plantey de Lieujean
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvee Jean-Jules Haut-Medoc of Chateau Plantey de Lieujean in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvee Jean-Jules Haut-Medoc of Chateau Plantey de Lieujean in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of oaky, chocolate or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvee Jean-Jules Haut-Medoc
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvee Jean-Jules Haut-Medoc
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvee Jean-Jules Haut-Medoc
The Cuvee Jean-Jules Haut-Medoc of Chateau Plantey de Lieujean matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, lamb delight with tomato and cinnamon or blood duck (tour d'argent).
Details and technical informations about Chateau Plantey de Lieujean's Cuvee Jean-Jules Haut-Medoc.
Discover the grape variety: Catawba
American, was widely planted in the first half of the 19th century, particularly in the northern part of the United States. Discovered in 1819, it is the result of an interspecific cross between Vitis Labrusca Linné and Semillon (F. Huber 2016). It can still be found in the United States (New York, Ohio, etc.), Canada (Ontario), Brazil, South Africa, England, etc. In France, it is almost unknown. Note that the Catawba is also related to the concord.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvee Jean-Jules Haut-Medoc from Chateau Plantey de Lieujean are 2014, 2013, 2015
Informations about the Chateau Plantey de Lieujean
The Chateau Plantey de Lieujean is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Haut-Médoc to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Haut-Médoc
The wine region of Haut-Médoc is located in the region of Médoc of Bordeaux of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Lestage Simon or the Château La Lagune produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Haut-Médoc are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Haut-Médoc often reveals types of flavors of leather, sour cherry or almonds and sometimes also flavors of chalk, hay or orange.
The wine region of Bordeaux
Bordeaux, in southwestern France, is one of the most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions in the world. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90% of the production Volume) are the Dry, medium and Full-bodied red Bordeaux blends for which it is famous. The finest (and most expensive) are the wines of the great châteaux of Haut-Médoc and the right bank appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former focuses (at the highest level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter on Merlot.
The word of the wine: Yellow wine
White wines from the Jura region aged in oak barrels without topping up for at least 6 years. A veil of yeast forms on the surface of the wine, which undergoes slow oxidation, giving it a particular taste reminiscent of nuts.
