Château Simian - Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux'

Château SimianJocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux'

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' of Château Simian is a red wine from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' of Rhone Valley.
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 Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' from the Château Simian

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' of Château Simian in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' of Château Simian in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, licorice or black currant.

Food and wine pairings with Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux'

Pairings that work perfectly with Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux'

Original food and wine pairings with Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux'

The Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' of Château Simian matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick and easy monkfish tail, merguez - courgettes gratin (leftover barbecue) or saddle of hare jura style.

Details and technical informations about Château Simian's Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux'.

Grape varieties
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Tinta Roriz

Structured and deep reds with a dark ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense mouthfeel, with intense aromas of black fruits (blackberry, plum), cherry, tobacco, leather, spices, cocoa and balsamic notes. Good ageing potential. Essential component of the great dry reds of Douro DOC and a pillar of Vintage Port and LBV. Also a star of Alentejo DOC as Aragonez and Dão DOC. The Portuguese synonym for Iberian Tempranillo, signature of the great wines of the Douro.

Last vintages of this wine

Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' - 2017
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' - 2016
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' - 2015
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' - 2014
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' - 2013
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
Average rating: 411110
Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' - 2012
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' - 2011
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Jocundaz Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' from Château Simian are 2016, 2017, 2010, 2013 and 2009.

Informations about the Château Simian

The winery offers 23 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' in the region of Rhone Valley

The Château Simian is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 10000 of of France wines
In the top 700 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 40000 wines of the world

The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux'

The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' is located in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Simian or the Château Saint Estève d'Uchaux produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' are Mourvèdre et Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or red cherry and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, blueberry or black fruits.


The wine region of Rhone Valley

France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).

The word of the wine: pH

Short for "hydrogen potential", the pH is a parameter that defines whether a medium is acidic or basic. A high pH gives a soft wine, a very low pH translates into a wine that is too acidic.

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