Domaine Jean-Louis ChaveCrozes-Hermitage Selection Silene
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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Crozes-Hermitage Selection Silene from the Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Crozes-Hermitage Selection Silene of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave 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 Crozes-Hermitage Selection Silene of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or minerality.
Food and wine pairings with Crozes-Hermitage Selection Silene
Pairings that work perfectly with Crozes-Hermitage Selection Silene
Original food and wine pairings with Crozes-Hermitage Selection Silene
The Crozes-Hermitage Selection Silene of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue bourguignonne and accompanying sauces, lamb roast with lavender or cassoulet with duck confit.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Jean-Louis Chave's Crozes-Hermitage Selection Silene.
Discover the grape variety: Merzling
A cross between Seyval and FR 375-52 (Riesling x Pinot Gris or Rülander) obtained in Germany in 1960 by Johannes Zimmermann. It can be found in Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, etc. In France, it is practically unknown.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Crozes-Hermitage Selection Silene from Domaine Jean-Louis Chave are 2018, 2015, 2017, 2016 and 2012.
Informations about the Domaine Jean-Louis Chave
The Domaine Jean-Louis Chave is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Crozes-Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Crozes-Hermitage
The wine region of Crozes-Hermitage is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Combier or the Domaine M. Chapoutier produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Crozes-Hermitage are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
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: Table wine
A category of wine with no geographical indication on the label, often resulting from blends between wines from different vineyards in France or the EU. These wines are now called "wines without geographical indication" (and "French wines" if they come from the national territory).
