Winery HagafenPrix Reserve Mélange
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Prix Reserve Mélange from the Winery Hagafen
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Prix Reserve Mélange of Winery Hagafen in the region of California is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Prix Reserve Mélange of Winery Hagafen in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Prix Reserve Mélange
Pairings that work perfectly with Prix Reserve Mélange
Original food and wine pairings with Prix Reserve Mélange
The Prix Reserve Mélange of Winery Hagafen matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beer goulash, lamb in a crown with spring vegetables or pheasant in a casserole with white wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Hagafen's Prix Reserve Mélange.
Discover the grape variety: Mondeuse
Structured, elegant age-worthy reds with a dark ruby colour, firm tannins and an ample palate with beautiful preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), black pepper, violet and alpine spices. Star of the Vin de Savoie AOC appellation (Arbin, Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte), defining the great Savoyard age-worthy reds, a typical expression of the French Alps. Official synonym of Mondeuse Noire, French autochthonous black variety from Savoie.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Prix Reserve Mélange from Winery Hagafen are 2004, 0, 2009, 2005
Informations about the Winery Hagafen
The Winery Hagafen is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 44 wines for sale in the of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa Valley
Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Filling
Gentle transfer from one barrel to another to oxygenate the wine, eliminate some of the lees and reduce the carbon dioxide (fizz) that was released during the fermentations.
