Domaine GiraudVieilles Vignes Les Grenaches de Sixte Côtes-du-Rhône
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 Vieilles Vignes Les Grenaches de Sixte Côtes-du-Rhône from the Domaine Giraud
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Les Grenaches de Sixte Côtes-du-Rhône of Domaine Giraud in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vieilles Vignes Les Grenaches de Sixte Côtes-du-Rhône of Domaine Giraud in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Les Grenaches de Sixte Côtes-du-Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Les Grenaches de Sixte Côtes-du-Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Les Grenaches de Sixte Côtes-du-Rhône
The Vieilles Vignes Les Grenaches de Sixte Côtes-du-Rhône of Domaine Giraud matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, tajine of merguez and potatoes or rabbit with cider and prunes.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Giraud's Vieilles Vignes Les Grenaches de Sixte Côtes-du-Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Avana
Very old grape variety cultivated in northern Italy in the Piedmont region. It would have been introduced in Savoy at the beginning of the 17th century. An A.D.N. study, dating from 2011, shows that Hibou noir and Avana are one and the same variety. It should also be noted that Amigne is its half-sister, Rèze its grandmother and Rouge du Pays (a variety from the Swiss Valais) its grandfather.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Les Grenaches de Sixte Côtes-du-Rhône from Domaine Giraud are 2012, 2011
Informations about the Domaine Giraud
The Domaine Giraud is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 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
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.
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: Casting
Preparatory phase of the wine-making process consisting in bursting the grapes in order to release the juice.
