Winery FireclayChambourcin
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Chambourcin.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Chambourcin of the Winery Fireclay is in the top 20 of wines of Haw River Valley.
Food and wine pairings with Chambourcin
Pairings that work perfectly with Chambourcin
Original food and wine pairings with Chambourcin
The Chambourcin of Winery Fireclay matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), shoulder of lamb in a crust or garbure with duck confit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Fireclay's Chambourcin.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Informations about the Winery Fireclay
The Winery Fireclay is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Haw River Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Haw River Valley
North Carolina's 3rd AVA (2009) centred on the Haw River near Burlington, sandy-loamy soils. Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) as the autochthonous signature in full-bodied reds and whites with intense exotic fruit, musky grape and a candied touch, generous sweetness. Chambourcin hybrid, supple with red fruits and spices, and lively Seyval Blanc with citrus and white flowers as complements. Structured Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay vinifera.
The wine region of North Carolina
Historic US southeastern wine state (top US producer before Prohibition). Yadkin Valley as the main quality zone: signature Cabernet Franc (red fruit, bell pepper, violet, fresh herbs, supple tannins). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, fruity Sangiovese. Chardonnay whites and rich Petit Manseng (apricot, honey).
The word of the wine: Bourbe
Solid elements suspended in the must. See settling.
