Domaine de MontcalmL'Excellence Rouge
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, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the L'Excellence Rouge from the Domaine de Montcalm
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the L'Excellence Rouge of Domaine de Montcalm in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with L'Excellence Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with L'Excellence Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with L'Excellence Rouge
The L'Excellence Rouge of Domaine de Montcalm matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of caramelized beef with onions, seafood lasagna or calf sweetbread with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Montcalm's L'Excellence Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of L'Excellence Rouge from Domaine de Montcalm are 2015, 2016
Informations about the Domaine de Montcalm
The Domaine de Montcalm is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Sable de Camargue to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sable de Camargue
Coastal AOP of the Gulf of Lion (grey and gris de gris wines only, 2022 decree): Grenache Gris (grey de gris single-variety exclusive) with Grenache Noir, Carignan, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Marselan, Muscat d'Alexandrie, Ugni Blanc, Vermentino — salmon-hued colour, supple, round and fresh, iodine maritime notes, aromas of white fruits, citrus, exotic floral and mineral touches. Coastal dune sands.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Water stress
Lack of water. Water stress blocks the vegetative cycle of the vine, which uses all available resources to maintain the integrity of the plant, thus blocking the ripening process of the grapes.
