Domaine de l'OdyléeLa Généreuse Côtes-du-Rhône
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Carignan, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
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 La Généreuse Côtes-du-Rhône from the Domaine de l'Odylée
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Généreuse Côtes-du-Rhône of Domaine de l'Odylée in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with La Généreuse Côtes-du-Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with La Généreuse Côtes-du-Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with La Généreuse Côtes-du-Rhône
The La Généreuse Côtes-du-Rhône of Domaine de l'Odylée matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef miroton, leg of lamb brissac (leftover leg of lamb) or rabbit with prunes.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de l'Odylée's La Généreuse Côtes-du-Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Carignan
Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Généreuse Côtes-du-Rhône from Domaine de l'Odylée are 2018, 0
Informations about the Domaine de l'Odylée
The Domaine de l'Odylée is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 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: Brut nature (or ultra brut)
A type of champagne that has not received any dosage liqueur.
