Domaine FaverotCuvée du Général Luberon
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 Cuvée du Général Luberon from the Domaine Faverot
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée du Général Luberon of Domaine Faverot 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 Cuvée du Général Luberon of Domaine Faverot in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée du Général Luberon
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée du Général Luberon
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée du Général Luberon
The Cuvée du Général Luberon of Domaine Faverot matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stewed beef heart, shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac or veal blanquette à l'ancienne.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Faverot's Cuvée du Général Luberon.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée du Général Luberon from Domaine Faverot are 2010, 2007, 2012, 2011 and 2014.
Informations about the Domaine Faverot
The Domaine Faverot is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Luberon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Luberon
Southern Rhône cru on the foothills of the Provençal massif: signature Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre as fruity reds with notes of cherry, raspberry, blackberry, garrigue (thyme, rosemary) and a spice touch, supple tannins and a fresh finish from altitude. Signature moreish rosés (strawberry, raspberry, citrus). Vermentino, Grenache Blanc and Clairette as ample, floral whites. AOC (1988), ~3,250 ha in the Vaucluse, altitude 200-450 m, varied limestone soils.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Fendant
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