Domaine LafondCôtes du Rhône Roc-Epine
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Grenache and the Grenache noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Côtes du Rhône Roc-Epine from the Domaine Lafond
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Côtes du Rhône Roc-Epine of Domaine Lafond 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 Côtes du Rhône Roc-Epine of Domaine Lafond in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cassis or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Côtes du Rhône Roc-Epine
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes du Rhône Roc-Epine
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes du Rhône Roc-Epine
The Côtes du Rhône Roc-Epine of Domaine Lafond matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of homemade italian lasagna, lamb meatballs with mint or wild boar stew (without marinade or wine).
Details and technical informations about Domaine Lafond's Côtes du Rhône Roc-Epine.
Discover the grape variety: Grenache
Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. 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. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Côtes du Rhône Roc-Epine from Domaine Lafond are 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018.
Informations about the Domaine Lafond
The Domaine Lafond is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.
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.
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The word of the wine: Vintage
Year of production of a wine, it is usually indicated on the label.
