Domaine du Galet des PapesLe Petit Galet 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 Le Petit Galet Côtes-du-Rhône from the Domaine du Galet des Papes
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Petit Galet Côtes-du-Rhône of Domaine du Galet des Papes 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 Le Petit Galet Côtes-du-Rhône of Domaine du Galet des Papes in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices.
Food and wine pairings with Le Petit Galet Côtes-du-Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Petit Galet Côtes-du-Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Le Petit Galet Côtes-du-Rhône
The Le Petit Galet Côtes-du-Rhône of Domaine du Galet des Papes matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tenderloin wellington, royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez) or duck aiguillettes with apples.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Galet des Papes's Le Petit Galet Côtes-du-Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Petit brun
The petit brun is a black grape variety that is becoming rarer. It is found particularly in Provence, where it is one of the many other grape varieties that make up the reputation of this region. It is probably of Italian origin and is used to make the best red wines. It is known as "brun des Hautes Alpes". In order to be more productive, the vine needs to be pruned short and develops perfectly when it is well exposed. In France, Petit Brun is one of the secondary grape varieties used in the Palette appellations. The AOC Palette is considered the oldest in Provence. The wine made from petit brun is a dark red, particularly tannic. It gives off aromas of undergrowth and a floral scent. In the wines of Château Crémade, the petit brun gives them an exceptional subtlety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Le Petit Galet Côtes-du-Rhône from Domaine du Galet des Papes are 2014, 2012, 2010
Informations about the Domaine du Galet des Papes
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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.
The word of the wine: Stirring
In the traditional method, the operation aims to bring the deposits against the cork by the movement of the bottles placed on desks. The stirring can be manual or mechanical (using gyropalettes).
