Fontaine du ClosConfidences Côtes du Rhône
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Confidences Côtes du Rhône from the Fontaine du Clos
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Confidences Côtes du Rhône of Fontaine du Clos in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Confidences Côtes du Rhône of Fontaine du Clos in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, tobacco or plum and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, pepper or chocolate.
Food and wine pairings with Confidences Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Confidences Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Confidences Côtes du Rhône
The Confidences Côtes du Rhône of Fontaine du Clos matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue in hot sauce, blanquette of lamb or stuffed guinea fowl in the oven.
Details and technical informations about Fontaine du Clos's Confidences Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Aspiran
Light and elegant whites and reds depending on the variant, with a lightly coloured robe, silky tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity, featuring delicate aromas of citrus, white flowers and airy Mediterranean red fruits. Now rare, it survives in a few heritage plots in the Languedoc and is the subject of replanting programmes. French autochthonous grape from the Languedoc, with Gallo-Roman traces, in white, black, grey and pink variants.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Confidences Côtes du Rhône from Fontaine du Clos are 2018, 2016, 2011, 2017 and 2010.
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 Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Slight
Supple and easy to drink wine.
