Domaine de MassereauLa Tourie
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
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 La Tourie from the Domaine de Massereau
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Tourie of Domaine de Massereau in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the La Tourie of Domaine de Massereau in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with La Tourie
Pairings that work perfectly with La Tourie
Original food and wine pairings with La Tourie
The La Tourie of Domaine de Massereau matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of puchero, fillet of beef with morels or tuscan linguine.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Massereau's La Tourie.
Discover the grape variety: Syrah
Structured, elegant reds with deep colour, firm tannins, with intense aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black pepper, violet, smoked meat, black olive and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential. Star of the great northern Rhône reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas, Saint-Joseph) and pillar of GSM blends in the south (Châteauneuf-du-Pape). Widely exported to Australia as Shiraz (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Cross of dureza × mondeuse blanche.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Tourie from Domaine de Massereau are 2017, 2016, 0, 2018
Informations about the Domaine de Massereau
The Domaine de Massereau is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Sommières to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sommières
Most eastern Languedoc AOC entirely in the Gard (20 km radius west of Nîmes, Vidourle river, marl-limestone on Mediterranean garrigue, sunny mistral climate): signature Syrah (≥20%) and Grenache as leading reds (≥50% combined, ≥70% with Mourvèdre) — garrigue, thyme, rosemary, cistus and pine aromas. Carignan and Cinsault as complements, a distinctively aromatic terroir.
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: Peduncle
The stem of a flower or fruit.
