Winery Saint ClairÉtincelle Crozes-Hermitage
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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Étincelle Crozes-Hermitage from the Winery Saint Clair
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Étincelle Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Saint Clair 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 Étincelle Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Saint Clair in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earthy, blackberry or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Étincelle Crozes-Hermitage
Pairings that work perfectly with Étincelle Crozes-Hermitage
Original food and wine pairings with Étincelle Crozes-Hermitage
The Étincelle Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Saint Clair matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tagliata with truffle oil, lamb confit with new potatoes or gigolette of rabbit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Saint Clair's Étincelle Crozes-Hermitage.
Discover the grape variety: Mauzac
Mauzac is a grape variety, black or white (the white one is better known), originating from the South-West. It is mainly cultivated in the vineyards of Gaillac and Limoux (where it is called blanquette), on about 5,000 hectares. mauzac has medium-sized bunches, composed of berries whose colour can vary from green to red depending on the maturity of the grapes. This grape variety likes limestone and clay-limestone soils, and it is here that it is most productive. Its white wines are fat, with little acidity and marked by aromas of ripe apple, pear, honey, quince, vanilla and violet, typical of the great sweet wines of Gaillac. mauzac also produces the famous Blanquette-de-Limoux in rural method. In this region, Mauzac is competing with Sauvignon, Chenin and Chardonnay, especially for sparkling wines which are more similar to Champagne. It is also used in some appellations such as Entre-deux-Mers, Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux, Côtes-de-Duras, Vins-de-Lavilledieu...
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Étincelle Crozes-Hermitage from Winery Saint Clair are 2017, 2012, 2018, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Saint Clair
The Winery Saint Clair is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Crozes-Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Crozes-Hermitage
The wine region of Crozes-Hermitage is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Combier or the Domaine M. Chapoutier produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Crozes-Hermitage are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Brilliant
Said of a very limpid robe whose reflections shine strongly in the light.
