Winery Pierre UsseglioChâteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Cinquantenaire
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Cinquantenaire from the Winery Pierre Usseglio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Cinquantenaire of Winery Pierre Usseglio in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Cinquantenaire
Pairings that work perfectly with Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Cinquantenaire
Original food and wine pairings with Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Cinquantenaire
The Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Cinquantenaire of Winery Pierre Usseglio matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of caramelized lamb mice, cabbage casserole or chicken tagine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Pierre Usseglio's Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Cinquantenaire.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée du Cinquantenaire from Winery Pierre Usseglio are 1999
Informations about the Winery Pierre Usseglio
The Winery Pierre Usseglio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 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.
The word of the wine: INAO glass
Glass adapted to wine tasting, created in the 1970s by the Institut national des appellations d'origine. At the time, it had the advantage of offering a standardised tool to all tasters. It is characterized by a wide base that allows for good ventilation and a narrow mouth (opening of the glass) to concentrate the aromas. Many high-performance glasses have been created based on this model.
