Winery Alain JaumeDomaine du Clos de Sixte
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Mourvèdre and the Merlot.
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 Domaine du Clos de Sixte from the Winery Alain Jaume
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Domaine du Clos de Sixte of Winery Alain Jaume 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 Domaine du Clos de Sixte of Winery Alain Jaume in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or apples and sometimes also flavors of butter, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with Domaine du Clos de Sixte
Pairings that work perfectly with Domaine du Clos de Sixte
Original food and wine pairings with Domaine du Clos de Sixte
The Domaine du Clos de Sixte of Winery Alain Jaume matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of american fillet (belgian-style beef tartar), moroccan lamb stew or marinated duck with honey and five spices.
Details and technical informations about Winery Alain Jaume's Domaine du Clos de Sixte.
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 Domaine du Clos de Sixte from Winery Alain Jaume are 2006, 2014, 2007, 2016 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Alain Jaume
The Winery Alain Jaume is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 52 wines for sale in the of Lirac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lirac
The wine region of Lirac is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rocca Maura or the Domaine L'Anglore - Eric Pfifferling produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lirac are Mourvèdre, Clairette and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lirac often reveals types of flavors of cream, chalk or apricot and sometimes also flavors of peach, tropical or grapefruit.
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: Cutting
A blend of wines from different origins (not to be confused with the assemblage).
