Domaine le Vieux ChêneVieux Rivesaltes
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with spicy food and sweet desserts.
Food and wine pairings with Vieux Rivesaltes
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieux Rivesaltes
Original food and wine pairings with Vieux Rivesaltes
The Vieux Rivesaltes of Domaine le Vieux Chêne matches generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of lamb shoulder confit or brownies with nuts.
Details and technical informations about Domaine le Vieux Chêne's Vieux Rivesaltes.
Discover the grape variety: Maréchal Joffre
Colourful, fruity reds to drink young with a sustained ruby robe, moderate tannins and an airy palate, and signature aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry) and simple notes. An accessible profile for cold climates. Grown mainly in Canada (Quebec, Ontario) and the northeastern United States, adapted to harsh continental vineyards. A black hybrid grape bred in Alsace in the early 20th century by Eugène Kuhlmann.
Informations about the Domaine le Vieux Chêne
The Domaine le Vieux Chêne is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Rivesaltes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rivesaltes
Great Roussillon appellation for Vins Doux Naturels, ~5,200 ha across Pyrénées-Orientales and Aude. Mutage with neutral spirit halts fermentation. 4 signature styles: Grenat on black Grenache with intense notes of candied cherry, kirsch and cocoa; oxidative Tuilé with prune, coffee, walnut and caramel; Ambré (white Grenache) with honey, candied orange, dried fruits; fruity Rosé strawberry. Exceptional ageing (10-50 years).
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Castle
A term often used to designate wineries, even if they do not have a real castle.
