Winery ClairmontClassique de Clairmont 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 Classique de Clairmont Crozes-Hermitage from the Winery Clairmont
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Classique de Clairmont Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Clairmont 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 Classique de Clairmont Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Clairmont in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, licorice or pepper.
Food and wine pairings with Classique de Clairmont Crozes-Hermitage
Pairings that work perfectly with Classique de Clairmont Crozes-Hermitage
Original food and wine pairings with Classique de Clairmont Crozes-Hermitage
The Classique de Clairmont Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Clairmont matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of delicious bourguignon, leg of lamb in a herb crust with preserved vegetables or potjevlesch (northern france).
Details and technical informations about Winery Clairmont's Classique de Clairmont Crozes-Hermitage.
Discover the grape variety: Scheurebe
German grape variety obtained in 1916 by Georg Shere (1879/1949). It was given until then as coming from a cross between Riesling and Sylvaner, but genetic tests have shown that its father is the Bouquettraube (Bukettrebe), and it is closely related to the Kerner. The Scheurebe can be found in Austria, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Italy, Slovenia, Great Britain, the United States (California, Virginia, ...), Canada (Ontario, British Columbia, ...), ... practically unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Classique de Clairmont Crozes-Hermitage from Winery Clairmont are 2009, 2015, 2013, 2007 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Clairmont
The Winery Clairmont is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 29 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.
The word of the wine: Amylic
Aroma reminiscent of banana, candy, and sometimes nail polish, particularly present in primeur wines. The amylic taste is reminiscent of the aromas of industrial confectionery and does not reflect a great expression of terroir.
