Domaine le PointuAeternalis Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the Aeternalis Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Domaine le Pointu
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Aeternalis Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine le Pointu in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Aeternalis Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pairings that work perfectly with Aeternalis Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Original food and wine pairings with Aeternalis Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The Aeternalis Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine le Pointu matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb tagine with dried fruits and herbs, zucchini lasagna or fricadella.
Details and technical informations about Domaine le Pointu's Aeternalis Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Discover the grape variety: Othello
Interspecific cross between the Clinton and the frankenthal or black-hamburg obtained in 1859 by Charles Arnold of Paris in Canada (Brant County in Ontario). In France, it is one of the six hybrids prohibited since 1935 (included in the European regulations): the Clinton, the Herbemont, the Isabelle, the Jacquez, the Noah and the Othello. It has been used as a sire in several crosses, notably by Couderc and Seibel. Today, the Othello has practically disappeared.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Aeternalis Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine le Pointu are 2009
Informations about the Domaine le Pointu
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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: Reduction
A physiological and chemical phenomenon that occurs in wine in the absence of oxygen. The smell of reduction is characterized by animal and sometimes fetid notes that disappear in principle with aeration. It is recommended to decant reduced wines.
