Chateau Plantey de LieujeanHaut-Médoc
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 Haut-Médoc from the Chateau Plantey de Lieujean
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Haut-Médoc of Chateau Plantey de Lieujean in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Haut-Médoc
Pairings that work perfectly with Haut-Médoc
Original food and wine pairings with Haut-Médoc
The Haut-Médoc of Chateau Plantey de Lieujean matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stuffed peppers, mouse of lamb with thyme or rabbit socks in gibelotte.
Details and technical informations about Chateau Plantey de Lieujean's Haut-Médoc.
Discover the grape variety: Tzolikoouri
Most certainly finding its first origins in Georgia. It can be found in Italy, Germany, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, Republic of Moldova, Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia, ... in France, it is practically unknown.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Haut-Médoc from Chateau Plantey de Lieujean are 2015, 2014, 2008, 2017 and 2013.
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: Champagne rosé
Often obtained by adding red wines (from Champagne), it is even the only vineyard where this practice is allowed. Some producers prefer the practice used in other regions, i.e. a short maceration to extract sufficient colouring matter. This results in winey rosés for meals. Elegant aperitif rosé is more often made from red wine coloured Chardonnay. Rosés can be vintage or non vintage.
