Domaine le PointuCuvée le Vieux Chêne Côtes du Rhône Rouge
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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Cuvée le Vieux Chêne Côtes du Rhône Rouge from the Domaine le Pointu
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée le Vieux Chêne Côtes du Rhône Rouge of Domaine le Pointu in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée le Vieux Chêne Côtes du Rhône Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée le Vieux Chêne Côtes du Rhône Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée le Vieux Chêne Côtes du Rhône Rouge
The Cuvée le Vieux Chêne Côtes du Rhône Rouge of Domaine le Pointu matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasta bolognese, mamyjaja lamb mouse tagine or canned duck confit.
Details and technical informations about Domaine le Pointu's Cuvée le Vieux Chêne Côtes du Rhône Rouge.
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 Cuvée le Vieux Chêne Côtes du Rhône Rouge from Domaine le Pointu are 2010, 2009, 2015
Informations about the Domaine le Pointu
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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: Cupbearer
Person in charge of choosing and serving wines. Old term for the sommelier.
