Domaine BarreauRouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Duras and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Rouge
The Rouge of Domaine Barreau matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, shoulder of lamb boulangère or buckwheat pancakes filled with egg, cheese and ham.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Barreau's Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Duras
Duras noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Tarn). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Duras noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon.
Informations about the Domaine Barreau
The Domaine Barreau is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 28 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
The wine region of Côtes du Tarn is located in the region of Comté Tolosan of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine d'En Ségur or the Domaine Comte de Thun produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes du Tarn are Merlot, Duras and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes du Tarn often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, black fruit or peach and sometimes also flavors of citrus, cheese or vanilla.
The wine region of Comté Tolosan
Comte Tolosan is a PGI title that covers wines produced in a large area of Southwestern France. The PGI basin encompasses 12 administrative dePartments and is home to a wide range of appellations d'origine contrôlée (AOC) such as Jurançon, Cahors and Armagnac. The IGP label provides a geographical classification for wines that are not classified for AOC level appellations due to Grape variety or winemaking style. The region is part of the Aquitaine basin - the plains that lie between the Pyrenees, the Massif Central and the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
The word of the wine: Pruine
A thin, fluffy film that covers the surface of the grape. It makes the berry impermeable and contains the indigenous yeasts necessary for the fermentation of the must.
