Château Saint Jacques d'AlbasLa Chapelle d'Albas
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.
Taste structure of the La Chapelle d'Albas from the Château Saint Jacques d'Albas
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Chapelle d'Albas of Château Saint Jacques d'Albas 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 La Chapelle d'Albas of Château Saint Jacques d'Albas in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.
Food and wine pairings with La Chapelle d'Albas
Pairings that work perfectly with La Chapelle d'Albas
Original food and wine pairings with La Chapelle d'Albas
The La Chapelle d'Albas of Château Saint Jacques d'Albas matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of spaghetti with beef balls, spaghetti with beef balls or veal meatballs with curry.
Details and technical informations about Château Saint Jacques d'Albas's La Chapelle d'Albas.
Discover the grape variety: Glera
Fresh, fruity sparkling wines with fine bubbles and an airy mouth, featuring aromas of green apple, pear, white peach, white flowers, citrus and fresh almond notes. Tonic acidity, light and refreshing finish. The undisputed star of Prosecco DOC, Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG and Asolo Prosecco DOCG, one of the world's most exported sparkling wines (Charmat method). Native Venetian grape, formerly called Prosecco.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Chapelle d'Albas from Château Saint Jacques d'Albas are 2010, 2009, 2007, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Château Saint Jacques d'Albas
The Château Saint Jacques d'Albas is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Minervois
Mediterranean Languedoc reds (84% of output) north of the Canal du Midi. Signature Syrah with notes of blackberry, violet, black pepper and garrigue, blended with dense Mourvèdre, sunny Grenache (candied red fruits, spices) and old-vine Carignan (black fruits, dry herbs, firm tannins). Fleshy palate, freshness at altitude. Minervois-La Livinière cru at the top (1999), dense and age-worthy.
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: Clarity
The state of translucency of a wine. A clear wine is not cloudy (which is a defect).
