Domaine de RochemondDomaine Grand Becassier Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône 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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Domaine Grand Becassier Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge from the Domaine de Rochemond
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Domaine Grand Becassier Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge of Domaine de Rochemond 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 Domaine Grand Becassier Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge of Domaine de Rochemond in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, strawberries or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Domaine Grand Becassier Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Domaine Grand Becassier Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Domaine Grand Becassier Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge
The Domaine Grand Becassier Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge of Domaine de Rochemond matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of homemade italian lasagna, lamb tagine with prunes or auvergne potée.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Rochemond's Domaine Grand Becassier Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Pineau d'Aunis
The wines produced in the Vendôme region are of excellent quality thanks to an exceptional grape variety: pineau d'aunis. For example, the red wines of the region, with their aromas of ripe red fruit and sweet spices, are a blend of Pineau d'Aunis, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. The Vendôme hillsides are less than 200 km southwest of Paris. Pineau d'Aunis, a vigorous black grape variety, was first cultivated in the 9th century. It is characterized by a late budburst. Moreover, its foliage partially reddens in autumn. Although it is difficult to grow, Pineau d'Aunis is a high-yielding grape variety, producing between 40 and 80 hectolitres per hectare. It produces a wine with low alcohol content, supple, light-coloured and very aromatic. The "Pineau d'Aunis" grape variety is used as a single variety for the production of Coteaux du Vendômois. On the other hand, it is used in blends for Anjou, Rosé d'Anjou, Crémant de vallée de la Loire, Rosé de vallée de la Loire, Saumur, Saumur Champigny, Coteaux du Loir and Touraine. Finally, it is an accessory grape variety for Valençay.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Domaine Grand Becassier Vieilles Vignes Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge from Domaine de Rochemond are 2000, 2006, 2016, 2014 and 2017.
Informations about the Domaine de Rochemond
The Domaine de Rochemond is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.
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: Oxidized
Altered by oxidation.
