Domaine DurieuLucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Grenache, the Mourvèdre, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Domaine Durieu
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine Durieu 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 Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine Durieu in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, pepper or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pairings that work perfectly with Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Original food and wine pairings with Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine Durieu matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb tagine with prunes and dried fruits, special' tagliatelle carbonara or stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Durieu's Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Discover the grape variety: Grenache
Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lucile Avril Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine Durieu are 2017, 2019, 2015, 2014 and 2012.
Informations about the Domaine Durieu
The Domaine Durieu is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
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.
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The word of the wine: Part
Name of the barrel used in Burgundy (capacity of 228 litres).
