Winery François de TonnayClaquevent Gigondas
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.
Taste structure of the Claquevent Gigondas from the Winery François de Tonnay
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Claquevent Gigondas of Winery François de Tonnay in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Claquevent Gigondas
Pairings that work perfectly with Claquevent Gigondas
Original food and wine pairings with Claquevent Gigondas
The Claquevent Gigondas of Winery François de Tonnay matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of steak tartare, leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary or lamb chops marinated with herbs.
Details and technical informations about Winery François de Tonnay's Claquevent Gigondas.
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.
Informations about the Winery François de Tonnay
The Winery François de Tonnay is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 41 wines for sale in the of Gigondas to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gigondas
The wine region of Gigondas is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Saint Cosme or the Domaine la Bouissiere produce mainly wines red, pink and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gigondas are Mourvèdre, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gigondas often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, butter or baking spice and sometimes also flavors of bay leaf, star anise or pomegranate.
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: BSA
Brut sans année, is said of non-vintage champagnes. It is the technical name of the first price champagne made from wines of different years. They are most often called Tradition, Carte blanche, Réserve. To be drunk quickly, rather as an aperitif.
