Domaine Christophe CurtatFées des Champs Crozes-Hermitage
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 Fées des Champs Crozes-Hermitage from the Domaine Christophe Curtat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fées des Champs Crozes-Hermitage of Domaine Christophe Curtat 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 Fées des Champs Crozes-Hermitage of Domaine Christophe Curtat in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of plum, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Fées des Champs Crozes-Hermitage
Pairings that work perfectly with Fées des Champs Crozes-Hermitage
Original food and wine pairings with Fées des Champs Crozes-Hermitage
The Fées des Champs Crozes-Hermitage of Domaine Christophe Curtat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of small stuffed fish from nice, giouvetsi (greek dish) or wild rabbit with cider.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Christophe Curtat's Fées des Champs Crozes-Hermitage.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fées des Champs Crozes-Hermitage from Domaine Christophe Curtat are 2015, 2016, 2014, 2018 and 2017.
Informations about the Domaine Christophe Curtat
The Domaine Christophe Curtat is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Crozes-Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Crozes-Hermitage
The wine region of Crozes-Hermitage is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Combier or the Domaine M. Chapoutier produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Crozes-Hermitage are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
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.
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Bottle with a capacity of 6 litres (synonymous with imperial).
