Domaine Christophe PichonLa Comtesse en Côte Blonde
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).
The La Comtesse en Côte Blonde of the Domaine Christophe Pichon is in the top 10 of wines of Côte-Rôtie.
Taste structure of the La Comtesse en Côte Blonde from the Domaine Christophe Pichon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Comtesse en Côte Blonde of Domaine Christophe Pichon 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 La Comtesse en Côte Blonde of Domaine Christophe Pichon in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of smoke, vanilla or chocolate and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak.
Food and wine pairings with La Comtesse en Côte Blonde
Pairings that work perfectly with La Comtesse en Côte Blonde
Original food and wine pairings with La Comtesse en Côte Blonde
The La Comtesse en Côte Blonde of Domaine Christophe Pichon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon in the oven of nanou, lamb tagine with prunes and almonds or cassoulet.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Christophe Pichon's La Comtesse en Côte Blonde.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay Fréaux
Gamay Fréaux noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small to medium size. The Gamay Fréaux noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Comtesse en Côte Blonde from Domaine Christophe Pichon are 2011, 2016, 2012, 2007 and 2015.
Informations about the Domaine Christophe Pichon
The Domaine Christophe Pichon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Côte-Rôtie to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côte-Rôtie
The wine region of Côte-Rôtie is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine E. Guigal or the Domaine E. Guigal produce mainly wines red, white and sweet.
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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The word of the wine: Hygrometry
Humidity level of the cellar necessary for a good ageing of the wines. The recommended hygrometry is around 70% in order to guarantee a good elasticity of the corks while preserving the labels.
