Domaine l'Oustau des LecquesLes Safres
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or mature and hard cheese.
Food and wine pairings with Les Safres
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Safres
Original food and wine pairings with Les Safres
The Les Safres of Domaine l'Oustau des Lecques matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of baked lasagna, lamb chops with spanish sauce or oriental stuffed vegetables.
Details and technical informations about Domaine l'Oustau des Lecques's Les Safres.
Discover the grape variety: Noir Fleurien
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, silky tannins and a supple palate, with unassuming aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and fresh floral notes. Airy profile to drink young. Preserved in INRAE varietal collections, it reflects the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of central France and is among the heritage varieties under study. Rare, near-extinct native French black grape, once grown in central France.
Informations about the Domaine l'Oustau des Lecques
The Domaine l'Oustau des Lecques is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Rhône méridional to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rhône méridional
Sunny, Mediterranean southern Rhône, kingdom of Grenache Noir. Fleshy, generous reds with signature notes of candied red and black fruits (cherry, plum), garrigue (thyme, rosemary), pepper and sweet spices, round tannins and an opulent palate. Blended with peppery Syrah, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Flagship crus: Châteauneuf-du-Pape on rolled pebbles (powerful, age-worthy), Gigondas, dense Vacqueyras, fleshy Tavel rosé, sweet muscat Beaumes-de-Venise.
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: Premier cru
In Burgundy, third level of classification (above the regional and communal appellations), designating the wines produced on delimited parcels (climats) whose name is added to the communal appellation. The climats classified as first growths are 635.
