Clos de TriasVieilles Vignes (Clos de T)
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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Vieilles Vignes (Clos de T) of the Clos de Trias is in the top 10 of wines of Ventoux.
Taste structure of the Vieilles Vignes (Clos de T) from the Clos de Trias
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes (Clos de T) of Clos de Trias in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vieilles Vignes (Clos de T) of Clos de Trias in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earthy, plum or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes (Clos de T)
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes (Clos de T)
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes (Clos de T)
The Vieilles Vignes (Clos de T) of Clos de Trias matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick and easy monkfish tail, leg of lamb with spices or oven roasted rabbit that cooks itself!.
Details and technical informations about Clos de Trias's Vieilles Vignes (Clos de T).
Discover the grape variety: Tourbat
The Tourbat grape variety is found particularly in Sardinia. It is probably of Catalan origin and is grown on an area of 25 hectares. It is also known by other names such as torbato, caninu or malvoise du Roussillon, and develops perfectly in hot, dry soil. It is noticeable for its drooping habit. Its lobed leaves have short teeth. The bunches, sometimes winged, are of medium size. They can weigh up to 347 gr. The berries, a little ellipsoid, are rather of a medium size. The flesh is juicy and covered with a rather thick skin, which takes on an amber-pink colour when they are ripe. A wine of medium acidity and high quality comes from this variety. When young, the wine gives off an aroma of ripe apples and when aged, it gives off a scent of honey and cooked fruits.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes (Clos de T) from Clos de Trias are 2007, 2012, 2010
Informations about the Clos de Trias
The Clos de Trias is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Ventoux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ventoux
The wine region of Ventoux is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Saint Jean du Barroux or the Château Unang produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ventoux are Mourvèdre, Clairette and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ventoux often reveals types of flavors of cherry, gooseberry or anise and sometimes also flavors of eucalyptus, tropical or pineapple.
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.
The word of the wine: Film maceration
A technique that consists of leaving the grapes to macerate in the open air at a low temperature before fermentation, thus enhancing the aromatic expression of the wine.
