Clos des CentenairesLuxe Calme et Volupté
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Luxe Calme et Volupté of Clos des Centenaires in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or jam and sometimes also flavors of black currant, earth or oak.
Details and technical informations about Clos des Centenaires's Luxe Calme et Volupté.
Discover the grape variety: Areni
Structured, elegant reds with a deep ruby robe, firm yet polished tannins and a dense palate with preserved acidity. Signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), black fruits (blackberry), spices and high-altitude mineral notes. Fine Caucasian ageing potential. Grown at altitude in the Vayots Dzor, star of modern Armenian viticulture with growing international recognition. Native Armenian black grape, among the oldest in the world (traces from 4,100 BC).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Luxe Calme et Volupté from Clos des Centenaires are 2016, 2017
Informations about the Clos des Centenaires
The Clos des Centenaires is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Rhône méridional to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rhône méridional
Sunny, Mediterranean southern Rhône, kingdom of Grenache Noir. Fleshy, generous reds with signature notes of candied red and black fruits (cherry, plum), garrigue (thyme, rosemary), pepper and sweet spices, round tannins and an opulent palate. Blended with peppery Syrah, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Flagship crus: Châteauneuf-du-Pape on rolled pebbles (powerful, age-worthy), Gigondas, dense Vacqueyras, fleshy Tavel rosé, sweet muscat Beaumes-de-Venise.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Malolactic fermentation
Called second fermentation or malo for short. It is the degradation (under the effect of bacteria) of the malic acid naturally present in the wine into milder, less aggressive lactic acid. Some producers or wineries refuse this operation by "blocking the malo" (by cold and adding SO2) to keep a maximum of acidity which carries the aromas and accentuates the sensation of freshness.
