Domaine de CristiaCollection Ventoux
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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Collection Ventoux from the Domaine de Cristia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Collection Ventoux of Domaine de Cristia 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 Collection Ventoux of Domaine de Cristia in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, plum or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with Collection Ventoux
Pairings that work perfectly with Collection Ventoux
Original food and wine pairings with Collection Ventoux
The Collection Ventoux of Domaine de Cristia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of provencal stew, tanjia (lamb shoulder confit) or rabbit socks in gibelotte.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Cristia's Collection Ventoux.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Collection Ventoux from Domaine de Cristia are 2016, 2017, 2015, 2012 and 2009.
Informations about the Domaine de Cristia
The Domaine de Cristia is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 44 wines for sale in the of Ventoux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ventoux
The wine region of Ventoux is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Saint Jean du Barroux or the Château Unang produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ventoux are Mourvèdre, Clairette and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ventoux often reveals types of flavors of cherry, gooseberry or anise and sometimes also flavors of eucalyptus, tropical or pineapple.
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: Barrel
A wooden barrel made of oak that varies in size depending on the region and is used to age wines. Some white wines are vinified and aged in barrels.
