Domaine de la Vieille JulienneLes Hauts-Lieux Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Counoise and the Mourvèdre.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the Les Hauts-Lieux Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Domaine de la Vieille Julienne
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Hauts-Lieux Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine de la Vieille Julienne 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 Les Hauts-Lieux Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine de la Vieille Julienne in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, blueberry or minerality and sometimes also flavors of licorice, plum or pepper.
Food and wine pairings with Les Hauts-Lieux Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Hauts-Lieux Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Original food and wine pairings with Les Hauts-Lieux Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The Les Hauts-Lieux Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine de la Vieille Julienne matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of mouse of lamb with thyme, sauté of pork with cider or pancake batter.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Vieille Julienne's Les Hauts-Lieux Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Discover the grape variety: Counoise
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Hauts-Lieux Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine de la Vieille Julienne are 2016, 2013, 2011, 2015 and 2012.
Informations about the Domaine de la Vieille Julienne
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The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
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.
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Term designating the deposit of tartar crystals in bottled white wines.
