Domaine Saint-Jean de l'ArbousierL'inattendu Grès de Montpellier
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the L'inattendu Grès de Montpellier from the Domaine Saint-Jean de l'Arbousier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the L'inattendu Grès de Montpellier of Domaine Saint-Jean de l'Arbousier in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with L'inattendu Grès de Montpellier
Pairings that work perfectly with L'inattendu Grès de Montpellier
Original food and wine pairings with L'inattendu Grès de Montpellier
The L'inattendu Grès de Montpellier of Domaine Saint-Jean de l'Arbousier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of daube niçoise, quick salmon and zucchini lasagna or osso bucco of veal.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Saint-Jean de l'Arbousier's L'inattendu Grès de Montpellier.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of L'inattendu Grès de Montpellier from Domaine Saint-Jean de l'Arbousier are 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
Informations about the Domaine Saint-Jean de l'Arbousier
The Domaine Saint-Jean de l'Arbousier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Grès de Montpellier to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Grès de Montpellier
AOC Languedoc in 46 communes around Montpellier (hard limestone, sandstone pebbles and marl-limestone, maritime influence): Grenache (≥20%), Syrah and Mourvèdre are the flagship exclusive reds complemented by Carignan — deep purple, intense nose of spices and small red fruits, round and ample, fruity-spicy balance, silky fine tannins, griotte and garrigue aromas. August sea winds, AOC since 2003.
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: 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.
