Fontaine du ClosCastillon Vacqueyras
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 Castillon Vacqueyras from the Fontaine du Clos
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Castillon Vacqueyras of Fontaine du Clos in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Castillon Vacqueyras of Fontaine du Clos in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of smoke, tobacco or black cherries and sometimes also flavors of leather, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Castillon Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Castillon Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Castillon Vacqueyras
The Castillon Vacqueyras of Fontaine du Clos matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with dark beer, crusted lamb fillets with sweet spices or oven roasted rabbit that cooks itself!.
Details and technical informations about Fontaine du Clos's Castillon Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Nuragus
A very old variety grown in Italy, where it still plays an important role, particularly in Sardinia. - Synonyms: meragus, abbondosa, bruscu biancu, axina, garnaccia, granazza, burdu, malvasia di tura (for all the synonyms of the varieties). - Description: medium to large bunches, conical, voluminous, compact, short strong stems, often with a lignified part; medium-sized, spherical or slightly elongated berries, greenish-yellow to golden-yellow skin, sometimes amber with a pink tinge when fully ripe, soft pulp with a simple taste. - Production potential: late budding. Quite vigorous and very productive, suitable for almost all types of soil. Hardy, it resists well to the various cryptogamic diseases. Maturity: 3rd period average. - Wine type/Aromas: gives a heady wine of yellow straw color with sometimes golden reflections, provided in the majority of the cases with a good acidity.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Castillon Vacqueyras from Fontaine du Clos are 2015, 2012, 2016
Informations about the Fontaine du Clos
The Fontaine du Clos is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vacqueyras
The wine region of Vacqueyras is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Seigneur de Lauris or the Clos de Caveau produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vacqueyras are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vacqueyras often reveals types of flavors of smoke, lemon or bay leaf and sometimes also flavors of black olive, grass or thyme.
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: Tannic
Said of an astringent wine rich in tannins.
