Domaine la SoumadeVin Doux Naturel Rasteau Rouge
Natural sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and mature and hard cheese.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau Rouge of Domaine la Soumade in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cheese, microbio or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau Rouge
The Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau Rouge of Domaine la Soumade matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of beef pot au feu (grandma's style) or stuffed eggplant bonifacian style.
Details and technical informations about Domaine la Soumade's Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Picolit blanc
A very old grape variety, probably already known to the Romans, and most certainly of Italian origin, from Friuli to be precise. The Hungarian Keknyelu is said to be the same variety, but this remains to be confirmed. It is almost unknown in France and even in the wine world, perhaps because of its low production and its sensitivity to various diseases. It should be noted that it is not related to the black picolit.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vin Doux Naturel Rasteau Rouge from Domaine la Soumade are 2003, 2015, 2016, 2012 and 2011.
Informations about the Domaine la Soumade
The Domaine la Soumade is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Rasteau to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rasteau
The wine region of Rasteau is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gourt de Mautens or the Ortas - Cave de Rasteau produce mainly wines red, natural sweet and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rasteau are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rasteau often reveals types of flavors of cream, forest floor or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of dried herbs, eucalyptus or peach.
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: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
