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 Pays d'Oc 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 Pays d'Oc 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 roast beef with caramelized onion, capellini with vegetables or veal rouelle normande.
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 367 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 Pays d'Oc
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
The word of the wine: Golden
Brown colour with red and yellow reflections characteristic of evolved wines.
