Domaine d'AntoninVieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or mature and hard cheese.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône
The Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône of Domaine d'Antonin matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef stew provencal style, semolina-merguez salad or couscous from the sea.
Details and technical informations about Domaine d'Antonin's Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Tourbat
The Tourbat grape variety is found particularly in Sardinia. It is probably of Catalan origin and is grown on an area of 25 hectares. It is also known by other names such as torbato, caninu or malvoise du Roussillon, and develops perfectly in hot, dry soil. It is noticeable for its drooping habit. Its lobed leaves have short teeth. The bunches, sometimes winged, are of medium size. They can weigh up to 347 gr. The berries, a little ellipsoid, are rather of a medium size. The flesh is juicy and covered with a rather thick skin, which takes on an amber-pink colour when they are ripe. A wine of medium acidity and high quality comes from this variety. When young, the wine gives off an aroma of ripe apples and when aged, it gives off a scent of honey and cooked fruits.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône from Domaine d'Antonin are 2012, 0
Informations about the Domaine d'Antonin
The Domaine d'Antonin is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 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: Water stress
Lack of water. Water stress blocks the vegetative cycle of the vine, which uses all available resources to maintain the integrity of the plant, thus blocking the ripening process of the grapes.
