Domaine Olivier HillaireVieilles Vignes 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 Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône from the Domaine Olivier Hillaire
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône of Domaine Olivier Hillaire 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 Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône of Domaine Olivier Hillaire in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, leather or pepper.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône
The Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône of Domaine Olivier Hillaire matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick meatloaf, lamb tagine with vegetables and preserved lemons or rabbit with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Olivier Hillaire's Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Durella
Lively and structured dry whites with a pale golden robe and green highlights, a lean palate with very high acidity, showing signature aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers and volcanic mineral notes. Also as taut and refreshing traditional-method sparkling wines. Star of Lessini Durello DOC, particularly suited to high-altitude sparkling wines. Native white Italian grape from Veneto, grown in the province of Verona on the Monti Lessini.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône from Domaine Olivier Hillaire are 2011, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2009.
Informations about the Domaine Olivier Hillaire
The Domaine Olivier Hillaire is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 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
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Size
Cutting of shoots to regulate and balance the growth of the vine in order to control productivity.
