Domaine Roc FolassiereCôtes-du-Rhône 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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge from the Domaine Roc Folassiere
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge of Domaine Roc Folassiere in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge
The Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge of Domaine Roc Folassiere matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef luc lake, leg of lamb in butterfly (barbecue) or duck leg confit in cider.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Roc Folassiere's Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Petit brun
Deeply coloured and structured reds with a dark ruby colour, firm tannins and a full palate with preserved acidity, featuring signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant) and southern spices (garrigue, pepper). Distinctive Aveyron identity. Now rare, preserved for its heritage value; it survives in a few Aveyron plots and belongs to the ancient South-West varieties under study. Indigenous French black variety from the South-West, grown in Aveyron.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Côtes-du-Rhône Rouge from Domaine Roc Folassiere are 2016, 2015
Informations about the Domaine Roc Folassiere
The Domaine Roc Folassiere is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 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: Mistelle
Unfermented must with added brandy, also called liqueur wine: Pineau des Charentes, Floc de Gascogne, Macvin du Jura, Ratafia, Cartagène du Languedoc.
