Domaine du Rouge GorgeCuvée Gourmande Faugères
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, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Cuvée Gourmande Faugères from the Domaine du Rouge Gorge
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Gourmande Faugères of Domaine du Rouge Gorge in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Gourmande Faugères
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Gourmande Faugères
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Gourmande Faugères
The Cuvée Gourmande Faugères of Domaine du Rouge Gorge matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of braised beef with guinness, soft and inexpensive pasta gratin or sauté of veal with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Rouge Gorge's Cuvée Gourmande Faugères.
Discover the grape variety: Frühburgunder
Fine, silky, elegant reds with a clear ruby colour, supple tannins and an airy palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), woodland and fine spices. Ripens earlier than classic Spätburgunder. Grown mainly in Franconia, Württemberg and the Ahr, it produces quality German wines (QbA or Prädikatswein). A German black variety, an early-ripening mutation of Pinot Noir, related to French Pinot Noir Précoce.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Gourmande Faugères from Domaine du Rouge Gorge are 2016, 2014
Informations about the Domaine du Rouge Gorge
The Domaine du Rouge Gorge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Faugères to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Faugères
Languedoc AOC on signature Palaeozoic schist, foothills of the Massif Central. Dense, mineral reds dominate: vibrant Syrah with signature notes of blackberry, violet, black pepper, garrigue and a smoky touch, tight tannins. Sun-drenched Grenache (ripe cherry, kirsch, spice), Mourvèdre compulsory for depth (leather, game, liquorice) — the only Languedoc AOC to require it. Carignan and Cinsault in support.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Sulphites
Chemical compounds derived from sulphur (better known in the wine world as SO2) and used by winemakers for their antiseptic, antioxidant and antioxidant properties.
