Clos de l'Abbé DuboisCôtes du Vivarais
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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Côtes du Vivarais from the Clos de l'Abbé Dubois
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Côtes du Vivarais of Clos de l'Abbé Dubois in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Côtes du Vivarais
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes du Vivarais
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes du Vivarais
The Côtes du Vivarais of Clos de l'Abbé Dubois matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of authentic bolognese sauce (ragù di carne), rack of lamb in a crust of herbs and seeds with thyme juice and... or duck legs with honey.
Details and technical informations about Clos de l'Abbé Dubois's Côtes du Vivarais.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Côtes du Vivarais from Clos de l'Abbé Dubois are 2012, 2016, 2014, 2013 and 2015.
Informations about the Clos de l'Abbé Dubois
The Clos de l'Abbé Dubois is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Côtes du Vivarais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes du Vivarais
The wine region of Côtes du Vivarais is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gallety or the Domaine Gallety produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes du Vivarais are Mourvèdre, Marsanne and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes du Vivarais often reveals types of flavors of oak, earth or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of floral, black fruit or spices.
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: Severe
Said of a red wine that is generally young, very marked by tannins and astringent. See austere.
