Château de l'IlleCuvée Andréas
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 Andréas from the Château de l'Ille
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Andréas of Château de l'Ille in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvée Andréas of Château de l'Ille in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of plum, clove or non oak and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Andréas
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Andréas
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Andréas
The Cuvée Andréas of Château de l'Ille matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of marinated shrimp skewers with garlic, zucchini and goat cheese lasagna or breaded veal cutlets.
Details and technical informations about Château de l'Ille's Cuvée Andréas.
Discover the grape variety: Sciacarello
Elegant, spiced reds with a clear ruby hue reminiscent of pinot noir, fine tannins and fresh acidity, with intense aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), black pepper, spices, Mediterranean herbs (garrigue, maquis), violet and bitter notes on the finish. Also the star of airy Corsican rosés. Absolute star of Ajaccio AOC and pillar of Sartène. Native Corsican variety, the identity signature of Ajaccio.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Andréas from Château de l'Ille are 2012
Informations about the Château de l'Ille
The Château de l'Ille is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 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: Primeur (wine)
A wine made to be drunk very young, bottled and marketed very soon after fermentation (about two months). Syn.: new.
