Winery Vieux PapesCuvée Prestige
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Vieux Papes's Cuvée Prestige.
Discover the grape variety: Canari
Simple, light, fruity reds with a pale ruby colour, silky tannins and an airy palate with moderate acidity. Understated aromas of Pyrenean red fruits. Early budding, vigorous, black-rot resistant. Grown in small quantities in south-west France for IGPs, preserved for its heritage value in varietal conservatories. A native black grape from the French Pyrenees, probably from Ariège.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Prestige from Winery Vieux Papes are 2010
Informations about the Winery Vieux Papes
The Winery Vieux Papes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 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: Second wine
In the Bordeaux vineyard, the second wine is a lesser-aged wine made from the youngest vines, while the main wine of the château is called the "grand vin".
