Winery FoncalieuLes Meulieres Côtes du Rhône Villages Valreas
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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Les Meulieres Côtes du Rhône Villages Valreas from the Winery Foncalieu
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Meulieres Côtes du Rhône Villages Valreas of Winery Foncalieu in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Les Meulieres Côtes du Rhône Villages Valreas
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Meulieres Côtes du Rhône Villages Valreas
Original food and wine pairings with Les Meulieres Côtes du Rhône Villages Valreas
The Les Meulieres Côtes du Rhône Villages Valreas of Winery Foncalieu matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of rosbeef casserole mamie, leg of lamb with herb stuffing or rabbit sautéed hunter.
Details and technical informations about Winery Foncalieu's Les Meulieres Côtes du Rhône Villages Valreas.
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Meulieres Côtes du Rhône Villages Valreas from Winery Foncalieu are 2015, 2014
Informations about the Winery Foncalieu
The Winery Foncalieu is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 367 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.
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: Gutedel
See chasselas.
