Winery ClairmontLes Safrans 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 Les Safrans Crozes-Hermitage from the Winery Clairmont
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Safrans Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Clairmont in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Les Safrans Crozes-Hermitage
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Safrans Crozes-Hermitage
Original food and wine pairings with Les Safrans Crozes-Hermitage
The Les Safrans Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Clairmont matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of oxtail and carrot stew, lamb tagine with vegetables and preserved lemons or cassoulet with duck confit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Clairmont's Les Safrans Crozes-Hermitage.
Discover the grape variety: Monemvasia
Recognized as being native to the Peloponnese in Greece, today very present in the Cyclades islands (Paros in particular and a little in Syros, Mykonos, Santorini, ...), in the island of Evia, ... . We can also meet it in Italy, in the United States, ... in France it is practically not known. It should not be confused with the multitude of white grape varieties belonging to the large Malvasia family. Indeed, DNA tests have never established any link of relationship. On the other hand, it is related to the Greek variety Athiri, which originated on the island of Santorini, and to the white Gouais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Safrans Crozes-Hermitage from Winery Clairmont are 2017, 2015, 2016
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: Mouth
The mouth is the third stage of wine tasting after the eye and nose. In the mouth, the taster identifies the aromas through the retronasal route, the flavours and the texture. It is in the mouth that the overall balance of the wine is apprehended.
