Clos du Mont-OlivetCôtes du Rhône Montueil la Levade
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 Rhône Montueil la Levade from the Clos du Mont-Olivet
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Côtes du Rhône Montueil la Levade of Clos du Mont-Olivet in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Côtes du Rhône Montueil la Levade of Clos du Mont-Olivet in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of pepper, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Côtes du Rhône Montueil la Levade
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes du Rhône Montueil la Levade
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes du Rhône Montueil la Levade
The Côtes du Rhône Montueil la Levade of Clos du Mont-Olivet matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tenderloin wellington, lamb meatballs with mint or roast doe in the oven.
Details and technical informations about Clos du Mont-Olivet's Côtes du Rhône Montueil la Levade.
Discover the grape variety: Italia Rubi
Pink selection made in Brazil, following a natural coloured mutation of the italia, discovered in 1981 by San Giorgio Jonico. Since 24.08.2009, it is registered in the Official Catalogue of table grape varieties, list A1. In Italy, a more colourful mutation of the Rubi was discovered, called benitaka, which is more uniform in berry colour and ripens about a week earlier. The black brasil variety, which can be found in Brazil, is said to be a natural mutation of benitaka. Finally, Rubi should not be confused with ruby seedless, also a pink apyrene grape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Côtes du Rhône Montueil la Levade from Clos du Mont-Olivet are 2010, 2006, 2011, 2009
Informations about the Clos du Mont-Olivet
The Clos du Mont-Olivet is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.
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: Tastevin
Metal cup, wide and of low height, being used to mirror and taste the wine. Still used in wine brotherhoods for its emblematic and folkloric character, the tastevin has been replaced by the various tasting glasses.
