Domaine du ClauxVentoux
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 Ventoux from the Domaine du Claux
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Ventoux of Domaine du Claux in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Ventoux
Pairings that work perfectly with Ventoux
Original food and wine pairings with Ventoux
The Ventoux of Domaine du Claux matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with pepper, shoulder of lamb boulangère or roast pheasant.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Claux's Ventoux.
Discover the grape variety: Pinella blanca
A very old grape variety that has been cultivated for a very long time in Italy - where it originated - and that can still be found today in the Veneto region. It is also known in Slovenia and Bulgaria, but is virtually unknown in France. According to genetic analysis, it is related to the white gouais, which it resembles somewhat. There is a Pinella nera, but it is not clear whether it is the black form.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ventoux from Domaine du Claux are 2017, 2016
Informations about the Domaine du Claux
The Domaine du Claux is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Ventoux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ventoux
The wine region of Ventoux is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Saint Jean du Barroux or the Château Unang produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ventoux are Mourvèdre, Clairette and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ventoux often reveals types of flavors of cherry, gooseberry or anise and sometimes also flavors of eucalyptus, tropical or pineapple.
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: Filling
Gentle transfer from one barrel to another to oxygenate the wine, eliminate some of the lees and reduce the carbon dioxide (fizz) that was released during the fermentations.
