Domaine BettonEspiègle Crozes-Hermitage
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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Espiègle Crozes-Hermitage of the Domaine Betton is in the top 10 of wines of Crozes-Hermitage.
Taste structure of the Espiègle Crozes-Hermitage from the Domaine Betton
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Espiègle Crozes-Hermitage of Domaine Betton 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 Espiègle Crozes-Hermitage of Domaine Betton in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earthy, plum or honey and sometimes also flavors of earth, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Espiègle Crozes-Hermitage
Pairings that work perfectly with Espiègle Crozes-Hermitage
Original food and wine pairings with Espiègle Crozes-Hermitage
The Espiègle Crozes-Hermitage of Domaine Betton matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of american fillet (belgian-style beef tartar), grilled leg of lamb marinated in aromatic oil or rabbit with homemade mustard.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Betton's Espiègle Crozes-Hermitage.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Espiègle Crozes-Hermitage from Domaine Betton are 2018, 2017, 2014, 2013 and 2011.
Informations about the Domaine Betton
The Domaine Betton is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Crozes-Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Crozes-Hermitage
The wine region of Crozes-Hermitage is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Combier or the Domaine M. Chapoutier produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Crozes-Hermitage are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
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: Rafle (taste of)
A taste considered a defect, characterized by an unpleasant astringency and bitterness, brought by the stalk during the vinification process. In order to avoid it, destemming before vinification is a common practice.
