Domaine la GuintrandyVieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Rouge
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 Côtes du Rhône Rouge from the Domaine la Guintrandy
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Rouge of Domaine la Guintrandy 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 Côtes du Rhône Rouge of Domaine la Guintrandy in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earthy, vanilla or plum and sometimes also flavors of leather, black fruits or mushroom.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Rouge
The Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Rouge of Domaine la Guintrandy matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers, merguez - courgettes gratin (leftover barbecue) or the garbure.
Details and technical informations about Domaine la Guintrandy's Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Brayades
Most certainly from the Rhone Valley, it was practically only found in the Ardèche. Today, it has almost disappeared and the photographs below may be the last ones as the strain we found has since been pulled out. - Synonymy: exbrayat, to be used in the masculine form (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Rouge from Domaine la Guintrandy are 2017, 2018, 2014, 2012 and 2016.
Informations about the Domaine la Guintrandy
The Domaine la Guintrandy is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 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: Thinning
Also known as green harvesting, the practice of removing excess bunches of grapes from certain vines, usually in July, but sometimes later. This is often necessary, but not always a good thing, as the remaining bunches often gain weight.
