Domaine LafondCuvée du Centenaire Côtes-du-Rhône
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Shiraz/Syrah.
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 Cuvée du Centenaire Côtes-du-Rhône from the Domaine Lafond
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée du Centenaire Côtes-du-Rhône 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 Cuvée du Centenaire Côtes-du-Rhône of Domaine Lafond in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée du Centenaire Côtes-du-Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée du Centenaire Côtes-du-Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée du Centenaire Côtes-du-Rhône
The Cuvée du Centenaire Côtes-du-Rhône of Domaine Lafond matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of slow-cooked fillet of beef, moroccan tagine with lamb and cardoons or rabbit and mushroom gibelotte.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Lafond's Cuvée du Centenaire Côtes-du-Rhône.
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 Cuvée du Centenaire Côtes-du-Rhône from Domaine Lafond are 2010, 2009, 2016
Informations about the Domaine Lafond
The Domaine Lafond is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 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.
The word of the wine: Yeast
Micro-organisms at the base of all fermentative processes. A wide variety of yeasts live and thrive naturally in the vineyard, provided that treatments do not destroy them. Unfortunately, their replacement by laboratory-selected yeasts is often the order of the day and contributes to the standardization of the wine. Yeasts are indeed involved in the development of certain aromas.
