Château Saint Pierre le RocCuvée Virgile Corbières
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 beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Cuvée Virgile Corbières from the Château Saint Pierre le Roc
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Virgile Corbières of Château Saint Pierre le Roc in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Virgile Corbières
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Virgile Corbières
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Virgile Corbières
The Cuvée Virgile Corbières of Château Saint Pierre le Roc matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of picadillo, maultaschen ( swabian ravioli ) or bocconcini (veal rolls with ham and comté).
Details and technical informations about Château Saint Pierre le Roc's Cuvée Virgile Corbières.
Discover the grape variety: Sérénèze de Voreppe
Lively, fresh whites to drink young, with a pale golden robe, an airy palate, and understated aromas of citrus, white flowers and fresh alpine notes. Discreet Dauphiné profile. Listed in the official catalogue, it survives in a few heritage plots in the Dauphiné and is studied among ancient alpine varieties. French autochthonous white grape from Isère, preserved for its heritage value.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Virgile Corbières from Château Saint Pierre le Roc are 2014, 2013
Informations about the Château Saint Pierre le Roc
The Château Saint Pierre le Roc is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Corbières to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Corbières
Largest AOC in Languedoc, 95% Mediterranean reds. Signature old-vine Carignan (up to 60%): fleshy reds with black fruit, garrigue, black olive, spice and tight tannins. Blended with round, sunny Grenache, peppery Syrah, dense Mourvèdre and supple Cinsault. A few fresh rosés and whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Vinosity
When tasting a red wine, a pleasant sensation on the palate with a fruity and sappy character in harmony with a caressing and persistent presence of tannins.
