Domaine de GournierCharmes des Cévennes Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Mourvèdre and the Merlot.
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.
Taste structure of the Charmes des Cévennes Rouge from the Domaine de Gournier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Charmes des Cévennes Rouge of Domaine de Gournier in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Charmes des Cévennes Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Charmes des Cévennes Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Charmes des Cévennes Rouge
The Charmes des Cévennes Rouge of Domaine de Gournier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fillet of beef in a foie gras and truffle crust, spaghetti with "favouilles" (curries) or roast veal with black olives.
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 Charmes des Cévennes Rouge from Domaine de Gournier are 2014, 2016, 2008
Informations about the Domaine de Gournier
The Domaine de Gournier is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 45 wines for sale in the of Cevennes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cevennes
The wine region of Cevennes is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Cave St Maurice or the Cave St Maurice produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cevennes are Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cevennes often reveals types of flavors of green apple, blackberry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, butter or vanilla.
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: Oenophile
A person who is interested in the world of wine and more particularly in wine tasting.
