Domaine RivoireCite de Carcassonne Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 Cite de Carcassonne Rouge from the Domaine Rivoire
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cite de Carcassonne Rouge of Domaine Rivoire in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cite de Carcassonne Rouge of Domaine Rivoire in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of oaky, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cite de Carcassonne Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Cite de Carcassonne Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Cite de Carcassonne Rouge
The Cite de Carcassonne Rouge of Domaine Rivoire matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of baked lasagna, chinese bowl or provencal veal tendrons.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Rivoire's Cite de Carcassonne Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cite de Carcassonne Rouge from Domaine Rivoire are 2008, 2016, 2014, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Domaine Rivoire
The Domaine Rivoire is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Cite de Carcassonne to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cite de Carcassonne
The wine region of Cite de Carcassonne is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Les Grands Chais de France or the Domaine Foncalieu produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cite de Carcassonne are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cite de Carcassonne often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, apricot or black currant and sometimes also flavors of smoke, tobacco or cedar.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
The word of the wine: Sensory analysis
Technical name of the tasting.
