Clos de l'ÉluIndigène
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Grolleau and the Gamay noir.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Indigène of Clos de l'Élu in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of oaky, blueberry or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, vanilla or leather.
Food and wine pairings with Indigène
Pairings that work perfectly with Indigène
Original food and wine pairings with Indigène
The Indigène of Clos de l'Élu matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue in hot sauce, rougail sausage or rabbit with prunes.
Details and technical informations about Clos de l'Élu's Indigène.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Indigène from Clos de l'Élu are 2010, 2016, 2014, 2012 and 2015.
Informations about the Clos de l'Élu
The Clos de l'Élu is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Vin de Pays to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Pagan
See savagnin.
