Domaine Les Hauts de RiquetsDiablerie
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Diablerie of Domaine Les Hauts de Riquets in the region of South West often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Diablerie
Pairings that work perfectly with Diablerie
Original food and wine pairings with Diablerie
The Diablerie of Domaine Les Hauts de Riquets matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tournedos with boursin, boeuf en daube or rack of lamb with herbs.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Les Hauts de Riquets's Diablerie.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Diablerie from Domaine Les Hauts de Riquets are 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2011.
Informations about the Domaine Les Hauts de Riquets
The Domaine Les Hauts de Riquets is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Duras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Duras
South-West AOC at the gates of Bordeaux (Lot-et-Garonne): signature Merlot, Cabernet and Malbec as king reds — fruity, balanced with cherry, raspberry, black fruit, sweet spice and a fresh touch, round tannins and a gourmand finish, ageing 5-8 years. Signature Sauvignon Blanc in lively, nervy whites (citrus, blackcurrant bud, flowers), Sémillon and Muscadelle as backup. AOC (1937), ~1,500 ha, clay-limestone and boulbènes, oceanic climate.
The wine region of South West
French mosaic of strong identities south of Bordeaux. Cahors and its Malbec ("black wine"): deep reds with notes of blackberry, plum, violet, tobacco and cocoa, firm tannins. Madiran and its dense, age-worthy Tannat. Jurançon whites: golden sweet (apricot, honey, pineapple) and lively dry from Petit Manseng.
The word of the wine: Vatting
After five to eight days of alcoholic fermentation, it is possible to prolong the maceration in order to extract the maximum amount of matter from the marc. The wines obtained in this way are rich and full-bodied, and in principle are intended for laying down.
