Domaine des CombatException&rsquoelle Crozes-Hermitage
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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Exception&rsquoelle Crozes-Hermitage from the Domaine des Combat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Exception&rsquoelle Crozes-Hermitage of Domaine des Combat in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Exception&rsquoelle Crozes-Hermitage
Pairings that work perfectly with Exception&rsquoelle Crozes-Hermitage
Original food and wine pairings with Exception&rsquoelle Crozes-Hermitage
The Exception&rsquoelle Crozes-Hermitage of Domaine des Combat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of slow-cooked fillet of beef, traditional tagine (morocco) or duck legs with cider and small onions.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Combat's Exception&rsquoelle Crozes-Hermitage.
Discover the grape variety: Pecorino
Structured, aromatic whites with firm acidity and an ample mouth, featuring aromas of citrus, yellow peach, aromatic herbs (sage, thyme), almond, white flowers and saline mineral notes. Fine length and ageing capacity. Star of Offida Pecorino DOCG in the Marche and Abruzzo Pecorino DOC, driving force behind the revival of great modern Adriatic whites. Native Italian grape rediscovered in the 1980s after near-disappearance.
Informations about the Domaine des Combat
The Domaine des Combat is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Crozes-Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Crozes-Hermitage
Largest cru of the northern Rhône around Tain: signature Syrah as the exclusive king red - fruity and accessible with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, violet, black pepper and a black-olive touch, supple tannins, more approachable than Hermitage. Marsanne and Roussanne in ample whites (peach, apricot, honey, white flowers, almond). AOC (1937), ~1,700 ha over 11 communes (Drôme), granite on northern slopes, pebble-loess on the plain, ageing 3-8 years.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Short
Said of a wine that leaves little trace in the mouth after tasting (also called "short in the mouth").
