Winery François Xavier LambertGrenache
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 Grenache from the Winery François Xavier Lambert
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Grenache of Winery François Xavier Lambert in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Grenache
Pairings that work perfectly with Grenache
Original food and wine pairings with Grenache
The Grenache of Winery François Xavier Lambert matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tagliata with truffle oil, lamb mouse confit in wine or candied gizzards.
Details and technical informations about Winery François Xavier Lambert's Grenache.
Discover the grape variety: Othello
Colourful reds with the characteristic foxy taste of Vitis labrusca, a sustained ruby robe, soft tannins and an airy palate, with typical labruscoid aromas (wild strawberry, candy). In France, it is among the six hybrids banned since 1935 (with Clinton, Herbemont, Isabelle, Jacquez, Noah), still found in heritage trellises. French black hybrid obtained by Henri Bouschet (folle blanche × clinton).
Informations about the Winery François Xavier Lambert
The Winery François Xavier Lambert is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Anthocyanins
Phenolic compounds present in the skin of grapes that give colour to red wines during maceration.
