Domaine de CoussanSyrah - Grenache Noir
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 beef, veal or pasta.
The Syrah - Grenache Noir of the Domaine de Coussan is in the top 10 of wines of Côtes de Thongue.
Taste structure of the Syrah - Grenache Noir from the Domaine de Coussan
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Syrah - Grenache Noir of Domaine de Coussan in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Syrah - Grenache Noir
Pairings that work perfectly with Syrah - Grenache Noir
Original food and wine pairings with Syrah - Grenache Noir
The Syrah - Grenache Noir of Domaine de Coussan matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of stewed beef heart, pasta stuffed with meat or veal chop with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Coussan's Syrah - Grenache Noir.
Discover the grape variety: Aubin blanc
A very old grape variety that was once grown in Lorraine, but is now almost no longer multiplied, although it is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to Jean-Michel Boursiquot, it is the result of a natural intraspecific crossing between the white Gouais and the Savagnin. Aubin Blanc should not be confused with Aubin Vert, which is the result of an intraspecific cross between Gouais Blanc and Pinot Noir.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Syrah - Grenache Noir from Domaine de Coussan are 2017, 2016, 2018
Informations about the Domaine de Coussan
The Domaine de Coussan is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Thongue to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Thongue
The wine region of Côtes de Thongue is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de l'Arjolle or the Domaine de l'Arjolle produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Thongue are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Thongue often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, black cherries or asparagus and sometimes also flavors of green apple, peach or pineapple.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
The word of the wine: Overmaturation
When the grapes reach maturity, the skin becomes permeable and progressively loses water, which causes a concentration phenomenon inside the berry. This is called over-ripening or passerillage.
