Winery Comte de ThunChope le Coq
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Chope le Coq of the Winery Comte de Thun is in the top 10 of wines of Côtes du Tarn.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Chope le Coq
Pairings that work perfectly with Chope le Coq
Original food and wine pairings with Chope le Coq
The Chope le Coq of Winery Comte de Thun matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick beef and cheese yakitori, lamb tagine with prunes and almonds or ramen (noodle) soup.
Details and technical informations about Winery Comte de Thun's Chope le Coq.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chope le Coq from Winery Comte de Thun are 2012, 2015
Informations about the Winery Comte de Thun
The Winery Comte de Thun is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Côtes du Tarn to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes du Tarn
Sud-Ouest IGP north of Toulouse around Gaillac: Gamay signature king red and rosé — signature light and harmonious with fresh crunchy red fruits (cherry, raspberry), Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah in complement. Sauvignon, Muscadelle, Mauzac, Chardonnay signature in dry and lively whites with floral and fruity notes (peach, apricot). IGP (former Vin de Pays 2009), Tarn slopes gravelly and pebbly, oceanic-Mediterranean climate.
The wine region of Comté Tolosan
IGP covering all of southwest France across 12 departments, a broad and accessible palette. On the Garonne right bank, supple reds dominate: signature Merlot with signature notes of plum, ripe cherry, cocoa and a herbaceous touch, round tannins. Firm Cabernet, spicy Syrah, tannic local Tannat. Left bank for whites: vivid Colombard and Gros Manseng (citrus, grapefruit, exotic fruits), aromatic Sauvignon.
The word of the wine: Bitter (flavor)
A flavour generally provided in wines by polyphenols and accompanied by a sensation of pungency. In small quantities, bitterness makes you salivate, gives relief to the wine and reinforces its sapidity.
