Domaine des FouquettesCuvée 121 Côtes du Rhône
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 Cuvée 121 Côtes du Rhône from the Domaine des Fouquettes
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée 121 Côtes du Rhône of Domaine des Fouquettes in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée 121 Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée 121 Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée 121 Côtes du Rhône
The Cuvée 121 Côtes du Rhône of Domaine des Fouquettes matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon in the oven of nanou, oven-baked lamb stew or duck breast with peaches and spices.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Fouquettes's Cuvée 121 Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Soreli
Interspecific cross between sauvignonasse and kozma 20-3 obtained in 2002 at the University and Institute of Applied Genetics of Udine (Italy), which is also the case for fleurtai. Two genes for resistance to mildew could be identified, no gene for powdery mildew.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée 121 Côtes du Rhône from Domaine des Fouquettes are 2014
Informations about the Domaine des Fouquettes
The Domaine des Fouquettes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 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.
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The word of the wine: Faded
Said of a wine that has lost its brilliance and depth. It can also be used to describe the nose of an old wine that has lost its aromatic freshness.
