Château l’Argentier - Elisabeth et Francois JourdanVieilles Vignes Carignan
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 Vieilles Vignes Carignan from the Château l’Argentier - Elisabeth et Francois Jourdan
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Carignan of Château l’Argentier - Elisabeth et Francois Jourdan in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Carignan
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Carignan
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Carignan
The Vieilles Vignes Carignan of Château l’Argentier - Elisabeth et Francois Jourdan matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of american style beef marinade, pasta with arrabiata or veal axoa (basque country).
Details and technical informations about Château l’Argentier - Elisabeth et Francois Jourdan's Vieilles Vignes Carignan.
Discover the grape variety: Jacquère
Jacquère is the most widespread grape variety in Savoie. It has medium-sized bunches that are cylindrical-conical. They are compact and often winged. The berries are medium-sized and can be slightly elongated or spherical, with thick skins that turn from yellowish green to golden yellow to a slightly pinkish hue when fully ripe. The soft flesh of the fruit of this variety is tart but not very juicy. Jacquère has a budding process almost identical to that of Chasselas. With a semi-erect growth habit, this white variety is vigorous and fertile, and should be pruned short to be more productive. It thrives on clay-limestone soils as well as on stony scree. Grey rot and black rot are the main enemies of Jaquère. It can cope with oidium and mildew. This variety produces a light, pale, acidic and lively wine with a floral aroma. It should be consumed quickly.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Carignan from Château l’Argentier - Elisabeth et Francois Jourdan are 2015, 2014
Informations about the Château l’Argentier - Elisabeth et Francois Jourdan
The Château l’Argentier - Elisabeth et Francois Jourdan is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Gard to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gard
The wine region of Gard is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Roc d'Anglade or the Domaine Mas des Bressades produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gard are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gard often reveals types of flavors of cream, green apple or honeysuckle and sometimes also flavors of nutmeg, cheese or orange.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
The word of the wine: Roundup
Woody part of the grape bunch to which the berries are attached.
