Domaine La Croix de CourtigueVieilles Vignes Corbières
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, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Vieilles Vignes Corbières from the Domaine La Croix de Courtigue
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Corbières of Domaine La Croix de Courtigue in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Corbières
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Corbières
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Corbières
The Vieilles Vignes Corbières of Domaine La Croix de Courtigue matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of sloth pork loin, tagliatelle with foie gras or milanese escalope (italy).
Details and technical informations about Domaine La Croix de Courtigue's Vieilles Vignes Corbières.
Discover the grape variety: Arruffiac
Structured, lively dry whites with a pale golden colour, an elegant palate with preserved acidity and signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers, stone fruits and spicy Pyrenean notes. Often blended with Gros Manseng and Petit Courbu, it contributes to the aromatic richness of Béarn and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC whites. Synonym of Arrufiac, an indigenous French white variety from the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Corbières from Domaine La Croix de Courtigue are 2013, 2015, 2014
Informations about the Domaine La Croix de Courtigue
The Domaine La Croix de Courtigue is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Corbières to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Corbières
Largest AOC in Languedoc, 95% Mediterranean reds. Signature old-vine Carignan (up to 60%): fleshy reds with black fruit, garrigue, black olive, spice and tight tannins. Blended with round, sunny Grenache, peppery Syrah, dense Mourvèdre and supple Cinsault. A few fresh rosés and whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Brilliant
Said of a very limpid robe whose reflections shine strongly in the light.
