Winery Dominique RaimondChâteau Montfollet Le Valentin Blaye Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Malbec 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 poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Château Montfollet Le Valentin Blaye Rouge from the Winery Dominique Raimond
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Château Montfollet Le Valentin Blaye Rouge of Winery Dominique Raimond in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Château Montfollet Le Valentin Blaye Rouge of Winery Dominique Raimond in the region of Bordeaux often reveals types of flavors of oaky, blackberry or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of leather, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Château Montfollet Le Valentin Blaye Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Château Montfollet Le Valentin Blaye Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Château Montfollet Le Valentin Blaye Rouge
The Château Montfollet Le Valentin Blaye Rouge of Winery Dominique Raimond matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of autumn beef bourguignon, veal with cream and mushrooms or leg of wild boar.
Discover the grape variety: Malbec
Deep, velvety reds with an intense purple colour, showing aromas of blackberry, black plum, violet, cocoa and gentle spice. Round tannins, fleshy palate, peppery length. Star of Cahors AOC (Côt, Auxerrois) in France and the absolute signature of Mendoza, Argentina (Uco Valley, Luján de Cuyo). A French South-West variety that became the Argentine emblem after its post-phylloxera decline.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Château Montfollet Le Valentin Blaye Rouge from Winery Dominique Raimond are 2009, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Dominique Raimond
The Winery Dominique Raimond is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Blaye to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Blaye
AOC Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux on the right bank of the Gironde opposite the Médoc (6,500 ha), clay-limestone soils, 240 days of sunshine. Merlot is the signature red (~70%): round and fruity with notes of plum, black cherry, blackberry, undergrowth, and a spiced touch, supple tannins and generous flesh — accessible young but with good aging potential. Cabernet Sauvignon (~20%) adds structure and blackcurrant notes, Malbec as complement. Dry whites from Sauvignon and Sémillon with citrus notes.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
