Domaine du MortierBrain de Folie
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Brain de Folie of Domaine du Mortier in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of jam, raspberry or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Brain de Folie
Pairings that work perfectly with Brain de Folie
Original food and wine pairings with Brain de Folie
The Brain de Folie of Domaine du Mortier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, baked pumpkin or rabbit italian style.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Mortier's Brain de Folie.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Brain de Folie from Domaine du Mortier are 2014, 2018, 2017, 2015
Informations about the Domaine du Mortier
The Domaine du Mortier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Vin de Pays to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Cornalin
Black grape variety native to the Valais (Switzerland). It produces renowned wines of a dark purple colour with violet hues, an elegant bouquet and a powerful, fresh, fruity (cherry) and spicy palate. Cornalin wines can be drunk young or after several years of ageing, with game.
