Domaine Les AphillanthesRouge Carmín Côtes du Rhône
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 Rouge Carmín Côtes du Rhône from the Domaine Les Aphillanthes
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rouge Carmín Côtes du Rhône of Domaine Les Aphillanthes 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 Rouge Carmín Côtes du Rhône of Domaine Les Aphillanthes in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of licorice, raspberry or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Rouge Carmín Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Rouge Carmín Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Rouge Carmín Côtes du Rhône
The Rouge Carmín Côtes du Rhône of Domaine Les Aphillanthes matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of puchero, chaouia lamb or roast duck with cider sauce.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Les Aphillanthes's Rouge Carmín Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Négret pounjut
An ancient grape variety endemic to the Fronton region in the Haute Garonne that could also be found in La Ville Dieu du Temple in the Lot et Garonne. Today, it is not very present in the vineyard and is on the verge of extinction. It is, however, registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A. It should not be confused with Négret de Banhars, Négret Castrais or Négret de la Canourgue, and it should be noted that it is related to Prunelard. Négret pounjut is completely unknown in other wine-producing countries.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rouge Carmín Côtes du Rhône from Domaine Les Aphillanthes are 2017, 2012, 2018, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Domaine Les Aphillanthes
The Domaine Les Aphillanthes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 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: Pinot meunier
Cultivated in the 19th century in all the northern vineyards, this black grape variety has largely regressed since. Very present in the Marne valley, it constitutes a third of the vineyards in Champagne, alongside pinot noir and chardonnay with which it is often blended. It brings roundness and red and yellow fruit aromas to champagnes. Pinot meunier is also the dominant grape variety in red and rosé wines in the Orleans AOC and the rare Touraine-Noble-Joué, a grey wine. Syn.: meunier.
