Winery FoncalieuLes Illustres Coteaux d'Ensérune
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Malbec.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Les Illustres Coteaux d'Ensérune from the Winery Foncalieu
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Illustres Coteaux d'Ensérune of Winery Foncalieu in the region of Vin de Pays is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Les Illustres Coteaux d'Ensérune of Winery Foncalieu in the region of Vin de Pays often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or tobacco and sometimes also flavors of licorice, plum or chocolate.
Food and wine pairings with Les Illustres Coteaux d'Ensérune
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Illustres Coteaux d'Ensérune
Original food and wine pairings with Les Illustres Coteaux d'Ensérune
The Les Illustres Coteaux d'Ensérune of Winery Foncalieu matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of pasta al forno (baked pasta), pasta with alfredo sauce or express veal stew in a pressure cooker.
Details and technical informations about Winery Foncalieu's Les Illustres Coteaux d'Ensérune.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Illustres Coteaux d'Ensérune from Winery Foncalieu are 2009, 2013, 2012
Informations about the Winery Foncalieu
The Winery Foncalieu is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 303 wines for sale in the of Coteaux-d'Ensérune to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Coteaux-d'Ensérune
The wine region of Coteaux-d'Ensérune is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Foncalieu or the Domaine Foncalieu produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coteaux-d'Ensérune are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coteaux-d'Ensérune often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, pepper or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, cranberry or lemon.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Vin de Pays (VDP), the French national equivalent of PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) at the European level, is a quality category of French wines, positioned between Vin de Table (VDT) and Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). This layer of the French appellation system was initially introduced in September 1968 by the INAO, the official appellation authority. It underwent several early revisions in the 1970s, followed by substantial changes in September 2000 and again in 2009, when all existing VDT titles were automatically registered with the European Union as PGI. Producers retain the choice of using either the VDP or PGI titles on their labels, or both - in the form "IGP-Vin de Pays".
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The word of the wine: Smooth
Said of a wine that has a mouthfeel reminiscent of the creamy texture of fats.
