Domaine MaurelSignature Cabardès
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Signature Cabardès from the Domaine Maurel
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Signature Cabardès of Domaine Maurel in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Signature Cabardès
Pairings that work perfectly with Signature Cabardès
Original food and wine pairings with Signature Cabardès
The Signature Cabardès of Domaine Maurel matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fast and, express seafood spaghetti or veal curry.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Maurel's Signature Cabardès.
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 Signature Cabardès from Domaine Maurel are 2015, 2016, 2014, 2013
Informations about the Domaine Maurel
The Domaine Maurel is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Cabardès to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cabardès
AOC in western Languedoc on the foothills of the Montagne Noire, unique transition climate between Atlantic (Cers) and Mediterranean (Marin). Original rule: blend of Atlantic varieties (Cabernet, Merlot) and southern (Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault), each ≥40%. 85% powerful, elegant reds with wild strawberry, prune, blackcurrant, blackberry, garrigue, pepper and spice, firm tannins and fresh palate — fascinating dual personality. Gourmet rosés complement.
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: White Grenache
White grape variety cultivated mainly in Spain and a little in the south of France (southern Rhône valley, Languedoc-Roussillon). It is the white variety of Grenache noir. It is used in the blending of several white wines (dry wines or natural sweet wines) to which it gives richness, fatness and floral notes.
