Domaine RocaySauvignon
White wine
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Food and wine pairings with Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Sauvignon
The Sauvignon of Domaine Rocay matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of spaghetti with tuna (real italian recipe), lobster barbecue or tuna, pepper and tomato quiche.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Rocay's Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Cornalin du Valais
Structured, elegant reds with a deep purple hue, firm, fine tannins and an ample, fresh palate, showing aromas of red and black fruits (black cherry, blackcurrant), spices (pepper) and alpine mineral notes. Ageing profile. Star of the great Valais reds, thriving on the sun-drenched slopes of the Swiss Rhône for celebrated age-worthy wines. Native Swiss black grape of the Valais (formerly Rouge du Pays), identical to the Cornalin d'Aoste.
Informations about the Domaine Rocay
The Domaine Rocay is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Vin de Pays to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Right bank
In Bordeaux, it refers to the vineyards located on the right bank of the Gironde and Dordogne rivers, where the Merlot grape variety is dominant. These are the appellations of Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Fronsac, etc.
