Clos de la RivièreRouge
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Clos de la Rivière's Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Ancellotta
Intensely coloured, supple reds with an inky violet robe, melted tannins and moderate acidity. Aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, violet and soft spicy notes. Round palate, best drunk young. The quintessential blending variety, massively blended with Lambrusco to intensify the colour of Emilia-Romagna sparkling wines; also vinified as a single variety in Argentina, Switzerland and Portugal. Native Italian variety from the province of Reggio Emilia.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rouge from Clos de la Rivière are 2014, 2011, 2013
Informations about the Clos de la Rivière
The Clos de la Rivière is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Saint-Chinian to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Chinian
Languedoc cru between Beziers and Saint-Pons, signature dual terroir. Fleshy Mediterranean reds with notes of black fruit (blackberry, black cherry), garrigue, pepper, liquorice and spice, firm tannins and a sun-drenched palate. Northern schists: fruitier, smokier profile. Southern clay-limestone: more structured wines.
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: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
