Clos du CastellasChâteauneuf-du-Pape
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Clos du Castellas
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Clos du Castellas in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Clos du Castellas in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of licorice, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pairings that work perfectly with Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Original food and wine pairings with Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Clos du Castellas matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb tagine with dried apricots, tartiflette or special' tagliatelle carbonara.
Details and technical informations about Clos du Castellas's Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Discover the grape variety: Rolle
Rolle is a white grape variety of Turkish origin that has become established in the South of France, particularly in the Var region, in Corsica under the name of Vermentinu, and in Italy. Its bunches and berries, of medium size, change from white to pink when the grapes are ripe. The rolle likes hot climates where the soil is dry and poor. On the other hand, it fears the wind and diseases. It produces fat, well-balanced white wines. These wines may lack acidity, but they are still very aromatic and give off notes of grapefruit, white fruit, white flowers, fennel, etc. Rolle is also a good table grape that can be enjoyed both fresh and dry. Present in Provence, Languedoc, Roussillon and Corsica. It is used in the composition of numerous appellations such as Ajaccio, Patrimonio, Bandol, Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence, Côtes-de-Provence, Costières-de-Nîmes, Corbières, Collioure, Côtes-de-Roussillon, Minervois, Saint Chinian...
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Clos du Castellas are 2011, 2009, 2015, 2014 and 2012.
Informations about the Clos du Castellas
The Clos du Castellas is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
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: Oenophile
A person who is interested in the world of wine and more particularly in wine tasting.
