Domaine de la TouradeFont des Aieux Gigondas
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 Font des Aieux Gigondas from the Domaine de la Tourade
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Font des Aieux Gigondas of Domaine de la Tourade 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 Font des Aieux Gigondas of Domaine de la Tourade in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, coffee or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of pepper, caramel or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with Font des Aieux Gigondas
Pairings that work perfectly with Font des Aieux Gigondas
Original food and wine pairings with Font des Aieux Gigondas
The Font des Aieux Gigondas of Domaine de la Tourade matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of homemade beef stew, tunisian macaroni or forest rabbit.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Tourade's Font des Aieux Gigondas.
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 Font des Aieux Gigondas from Domaine de la Tourade are 2017, 2016, 2013, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Domaine de la Tourade
The Domaine de la Tourade is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Gigondas to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gigondas
The wine region of Gigondas is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Saint Cosme or the Domaine la Bouissiere produce mainly wines red, pink and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gigondas are Mourvèdre, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gigondas often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, butter or baking spice and sometimes also flavors of bay leaf, star anise or pomegranate.
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: Trimmer
Elevated tractor that allows you to pass through the vineyards by straddling them.
