Winery Saint AuriolLa Folie du Château Saint Auriol
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Mourvèdre.
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 La Folie du Château Saint Auriol from the Winery Saint Auriol
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Folie du Château Saint Auriol of Winery Saint Auriol in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with La Folie du Château Saint Auriol
Pairings that work perfectly with La Folie du Château Saint Auriol
Original food and wine pairings with La Folie du Château Saint Auriol
The La Folie du Château Saint Auriol of Winery Saint Auriol matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of wild boar with honey, mami's macaroni and gruyere gratin or veal axoa (basque country).
Details and technical informations about Winery Saint Auriol's La Folie du Château Saint Auriol.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Folie du Château Saint Auriol from Winery Saint Auriol are 2004
Informations about the Winery Saint Auriol
The Winery Saint Auriol is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 36 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: Flowable
A supple, easy-drinking wine with little consistency in the mouth.
