Domaine de FontavinCuvée David & Goliath Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the Cuvée David & Goliath Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge from the Domaine de Fontavin
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée David & Goliath Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge of Domaine de Fontavin in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée David & Goliath Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée David & Goliath Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée David & Goliath Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
The Cuvée David & Goliath Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge of Domaine de Fontavin matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of grandma melanie's cassoulet, stuffed artichoke or savoyard fondue.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Fontavin's Cuvée David & Goliath Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge.
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 Cuvée David & Goliath Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge from Domaine de Fontavin are 2013, 2016, 2015, 2012
Informations about the Domaine de Fontavin
The Domaine de Fontavin is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
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.
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