Domaine de RibauteMerlot - Cabernet
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
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 Merlot - Cabernet from the Domaine de Ribaute
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot - Cabernet of Domaine de Ribaute in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot - Cabernet
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot - Cabernet
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot - Cabernet
The Merlot - Cabernet of Domaine de Ribaute matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of millet with gruyere cheese, pasta with tuna and laughing cow or veal paupiettes with onions and tomatoes.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Ribaute's Merlot - Cabernet.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Merlot - Cabernet from Domaine de Ribaute are 2014, 2012
Informations about the Domaine de Ribaute
The Domaine de Ribaute is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Pays d'Oc to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
The word of the wine: Reduced
This is said of aromas that are reminiscent of a stale wine and that can be released when a long-closed bottle is opened. They generally fade with airing.
