Château de CaraguilhesDomaine de l'Olivette Red
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, veal or pasta.
The Domaine de l'Olivette Red of the Château de Caraguilhes is in the top 70 of wines of Cabardès.
Taste structure of the Domaine de l'Olivette Red from the Château de Caraguilhes
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Domaine de l'Olivette Red of Château de Caraguilhes 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 Domaine de l'Olivette Red of Château de Caraguilhes in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Domaine de l'Olivette Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Domaine de l'Olivette Red
Original food and wine pairings with Domaine de l'Olivette Red
The Domaine de l'Olivette Red of Château de Caraguilhes matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef in white wine, simple chinese noodle soup or osso bucco of veal.
Details and technical informations about Château de Caraguilhes's Domaine de l'Olivette Red.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Domaine de l'Olivette Red from Château de Caraguilhes are 2010, 2018, 2019, 2017 and 2015.
Informations about the Château de Caraguilhes
The Château de Caraguilhes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Cabardès to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cabardès
AOC in western Languedoc on the foothills of the Montagne Noire, unique transition climate between Atlantic (Cers) and Mediterranean (Marin). Original rule: blend of Atlantic varieties (Cabernet, Merlot) and southern (Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault), each ≥40%. 85% powerful, elegant reds with wild strawberry, prune, blackcurrant, blackberry, garrigue, pepper and spice, firm tannins and fresh palate — fascinating dual personality. Gourmet rosés complement.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Breeding
It can last for several years. The bottles are stacked in the cellars and waited for the light and heat. The yeasts gradually give the wine compounds that enrich it. A long maturation is a guarantee of quality.
