Winery FoncalieuPrieurè Saint-Roch
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
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 Prieurè Saint-Roch from the Winery Foncalieu
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Prieurè Saint-Roch of Winery Foncalieu in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Prieurè Saint-Roch of Winery Foncalieu in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Prieurè Saint-Roch
Pairings that work perfectly with Prieurè Saint-Roch
Original food and wine pairings with Prieurè Saint-Roch
The Prieurè Saint-Roch of Winery Foncalieu matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of boeuf lôc lac (cambodia), lasagne with salmon, goat cheese and spinach or fillet of beef with morels.
Details and technical informations about Winery Foncalieu's Prieurè Saint-Roch.
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 Prieurè Saint-Roch from Winery Foncalieu are 2017, 2015, 2014, 2011 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Foncalieu
The Winery Foncalieu is one of wineries to follow in Minervois.. It offers 367 wines for sale in the of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Minervois
Minervois is an appellation for distinctive red wines from the western Languedoc region of France. In general, they are softer than those produced in the Corbières, just to the South. The Minervois appellation also covers rosé and white wines. The predominant Grape varieties used in AOC Minervois wines are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.
The word of the wine: Away from the eye
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