Domaine de CauquelleLa Réserve
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Malbec, the Tannat and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with La Réserve
Pairings that work perfectly with La Réserve
Original food and wine pairings with La Réserve
The La Réserve of Domaine de Cauquelle matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with caramelized onion, pork gyros or wild boar with honey.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Cauquelle's La Réserve.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Informations about the Domaine de Cauquelle
The Domaine de Cauquelle is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Coteaux du Quercy to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Coteaux du Quercy
Southwest AOP between Cahors and Montauban (Lot, Tarn-et-Garonne, argilo-calcareous causses, double Atlantic and Mediterranean influence): Cabernet Franc as the signature red king (40–60%), complemented by Côt, Merlot, Tannat and sometimes Gamay — profile of red fruits (raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant) lifted by floral and peppery notes, fleshy palate with a supple attack, round and structured tannins, fruity and generous expression typical of the limestone plateaux.
The wine region of South West
French mosaic of strong identities south of Bordeaux. Cahors and its Malbec ("black wine"): deep reds with notes of blackberry, plum, violet, tobacco and cocoa, firm tannins. Madiran and its dense, age-worthy Tannat. Jurançon whites: golden sweet (apricot, honey, pineapple) and lively dry from Petit Manseng.
The word of the wine: Grape varieties
All the grape varieties that make up a vineyard, an appellation, a wine region.
