Domaine de l'AlcyonCuvée Prestige Cairanne
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.
The Cuvée Prestige Cairanne of the Domaine de l'Alcyon is in the top 90 of wines of Cairanne.
Taste structure of the Cuvée Prestige Cairanne from the Domaine de l'Alcyon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Prestige Cairanne of Domaine de l'Alcyon in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Prestige Cairanne
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Prestige Cairanne
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Prestige Cairanne
The Cuvée Prestige Cairanne of Domaine de l'Alcyon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baeckeoffe, royal couscous or veal head with vinaigrette.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de l'Alcyon's Cuvée Prestige Cairanne.
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.
Informations about the Domaine de l'Alcyon
The Domaine de l'Alcyon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Cairanne to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cairanne
The wine region of Cairanne is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Boutinot or the Domaine J. Boulard produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cairanne are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
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: Decanting
A sommelier uses a decanter to separate the clear wine from the solid parts in a bottle.
