Domaine de la ValerianeVieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône
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 Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône from the Domaine de la Valeriane
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône of Domaine de la Valeriane 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 Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône of Domaine de la Valeriane in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône
The Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône of Domaine de la Valeriane matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of picadillo, marinated shoulder of lamb or paella valenciana (without seafood).
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Valeriane's Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Muscat d'Alexandrie
Intensely aromatic whites, from dry to sweet, with a golden to amber colour, an enveloping palate with moderate acidity, and explosive muscat aromas (rose, fresh grape), white flowers, exotic fruits (mango, pineapple) and honey in the sweet versions. Star of Moscatel de Setúbal (Portugal), Málaga (Spain), Passito di Pantelleria (Italy) and Maghreb muscats. Also a great table grape. Historic white variety of eastern Mediterranean origin.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône from Domaine de la Valeriane are 2017, 2012, 2018, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Domaine de la Valeriane
The Domaine de la Valeriane is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 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
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Reduction
A physiological and chemical phenomenon that occurs in wine in the absence of oxygen. The smell of reduction is characterized by animal and sometimes fetid notes that disappear in principle with aeration. It is recommended to decant reduced wines.
