Vignobles AssématDomaine Castel Oualou Lirac
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 Castel Oualou Lirac from the Vignobles Assémat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac of Vignobles Assémat 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 Castel Oualou Lirac of Vignobles Assémat in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, raspberry or pepper and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac
Pairings that work perfectly with Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac
Original food and wine pairings with Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac
The Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac of Vignobles Assémat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef kidney, lamb tagine with dried fruits or duck with orange and honey.
Details and technical informations about Vignobles Assémat's Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac from Vignobles Assémat are 2016, 2013, 2018, 2017 and 2015.
Informations about the Vignobles Assémat
The Vignobles Assémat is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Lirac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lirac
Rhône cru on the right bank facing Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Gard): Grenache Noir signature as king red (>=40%) with Syrah and Mourvèdre — deep robe with notes of red and black fruits, garrigue, spices evolving to leather, liquorice, truffle and cocoa. Signature fresh rosés on red fruits and flowers. Mineral racy whites of Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne (white fruits, flowers). Only historical Rhône appellation in all 3 colours.
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: Size (champagne)
Juices that flow from the press after the cuvée, at the second pressing. Less fine, often more vegetal, it is mainly used to make the first price champagnes.
