Clos du Mont-OlivetFont de Blanche Côtes du Rhône
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 Font de Blanche Côtes du Rhône from the Clos du Mont-Olivet
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Font de Blanche Côtes du Rhône 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 Font de Blanche Côtes du Rhône of Clos du Mont-Olivet in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earthy, red fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Font de Blanche Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Font de Blanche Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Font de Blanche Côtes du Rhône
The Font de Blanche Côtes du Rhône of Clos du Mont-Olivet matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chili con carne, lamb chops with lemon and herbs or duck parmentier.
Details and technical informations about Clos du Mont-Olivet's Font de Blanche Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Moscatel de Alejandría
Intensely aromatic muscated whites with a pale golden to amber robe, an ample, rounded palate, and signature aromas of muscat, white flowers (orange blossom, jasmine), exotic fruits and fresh grape. Mainly in naturally sweet and concentrated liqueur wines. Star of Málaga DO, Moscatel de Valencia DO, Setúbal DOC, Passito di Pantelleria DOC and Maghrebi Muscats. Spanish synonym for Muscat of Alexandria, a historic aromatic variety from the eastern Mediterranean.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Font de Blanche Côtes du Rhône from Clos du Mont-Olivet are 2012, 2010, 2009, 2011
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
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
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: VDN
Natural sweet wine. Wine obtained by mutage of the must during fermentation by adding over-finished alcohol at 96 °, produced in the vineyards of Roussillon, Languedoc, Rhone Valley and Corsica.
