Domaine du Comte Christophe de CourtenCuvée Spéciale des Comtes de Courten Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Grenache.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the Cuvée Spéciale des Comtes de Courten Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Domaine du Comte Christophe de Courten
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Spéciale des Comtes de Courten Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine du Comte Christophe de Courten in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Spéciale des Comtes de Courten Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Spéciale des Comtes de Courten Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Spéciale des Comtes de Courten Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The Cuvée Spéciale des Comtes de Courten Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine du Comte Christophe de Courten matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of traditional lamb couscous (from algeria), roast pork with prunes or tunisian tagine.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Comte Christophe de Courten's Cuvée Spéciale des Comtes de Courten Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Spéciale des Comtes de Courten Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine du Comte Christophe de Courten are 2016
Informations about the Domaine du Comte Christophe de Courten
The Domaine du Comte Christophe de Courten is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
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: Discharge
Action consisting of removing suspended particles (sludge) from the must.
