Domaine Pierre CrosTradition Rouge
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, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Tradition Rouge from the Domaine Pierre Cros
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Tradition Rouge of Domaine Pierre Cros in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Tradition Rouge of Domaine Pierre Cros in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of earthy, pepper or black fruits and sometimes also flavors of black currant, earth or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Tradition Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Tradition Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Tradition Rouge
The Tradition Rouge of Domaine Pierre Cros matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of pasta al forno (baked pasta), soft and inexpensive pasta gratin or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).
Details and technical informations about Domaine Pierre Cros's Tradition Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Corvina Veronese
Elegant, structured reds with a deep ruby robe, fine tannins and fresh acidity of signature cherry (morello, maraschino), red fruits, spices, herbs, almond and characteristic bitter notes. Also sublime in great age-worthy wines via passerillage (dried grapes). Pillar of Valpolicella DOC, Bardolino DOC, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG and Recioto. Main synonym of corvina veronese, identity signature of the Valpolicella.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Tradition Rouge from Domaine Pierre Cros are 2010, 2018, 2017, 2015 and 2016.
Informations about the Domaine Pierre Cros
The Domaine Pierre Cros is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Minervois
Mediterranean Languedoc reds (84% of output) north of the Canal du Midi. Signature Syrah with notes of blackberry, violet, black pepper and garrigue, blended with dense Mourvèdre, sunny Grenache (candied red fruits, spices) and old-vine Carignan (black fruits, dry herbs, firm tannins). Fleshy palate, freshness at altitude. Minervois-La Livinière cru at the top (1999), dense and age-worthy.
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: Astringency
Chemical stimulation that tightens the mucous membranes of the mouth and causes a sensation of harshness, which is characteristic of the presence of tannins. With time, the tannins lose their harshness and become softer.
