Domaine de la CroixElevé en Fûts de Chêne Corbieres
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.
Taste structure of the Elevé en Fûts de Chêne Corbieres from the Domaine de la Croix
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Elevé en Fûts de Chêne Corbieres of Domaine de la Croix in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Elevé en Fûts de Chêne Corbieres
Pairings that work perfectly with Elevé en Fûts de Chêne Corbieres
Original food and wine pairings with Elevé en Fûts de Chêne Corbieres
The Elevé en Fûts de Chêne Corbieres of Domaine de la Croix matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef bourguignon in the oven of nanou, pasta with pistou or bocconcini (veal rolls with ham and comté).
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Croix's Elevé en Fûts de Chêne Corbieres.
Discover the grape variety: Ugni
Simple, lively and crisp whites with a pale golden colour, a light palate with pronounced acidity and discreet aromas of citrus (lemon) and white flowers. Productive and high in acid. Ugni Blanc is mainly grown in Charente and Gascony for the production of Cognac and Armagnac, defining the aromatic identity of French brandies (rancio notes with ageing). Family of Italian grape varieties (Trebbiano) grown in France for distillation.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Elevé en Fûts de Chêne Corbieres from Domaine de la Croix are 2017, 2016
Informations about the Domaine de la Croix
The Domaine de la Croix is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Corbières to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Corbières
Largest AOC in Languedoc, 95% Mediterranean reds. Signature old-vine Carignan (up to 60%): fleshy reds with black fruit, garrigue, black olive, spice and tight tannins. Blended with round, sunny Grenache, peppery Syrah, dense Mourvèdre and supple Cinsault. A few fresh rosés and whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Dried
Said of a worn out red wine lacking flesh and volume.
