Domaine la ConsonniereChâteauneuf du Pape Rouge
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge from the Domaine la Consonniere
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge of Domaine la Consonniere in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge of Domaine la Consonniere in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of licorice, pepper or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge
The Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge of Domaine la Consonniere matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb confit with new potatoes, stuffed tomatoes or old-fashioned chicken in a pot.
Details and technical informations about Domaine la Consonniere's Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge.
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 Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge from Domaine la Consonniere are 2010, 2009, 2015, 2012 and 2016.
Informations about the Domaine la Consonniere
The Domaine la Consonniere is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
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: Alcoholic fermentation
Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.
