Domaine des Hauts ChâssisFaugier-Gonnet Hermitage 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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Faugier-Gonnet Hermitage Rouge of the Domaine des Hauts Châssis is in the top 30 of wines of Hermitage.
Taste structure of the Faugier-Gonnet Hermitage Rouge from the Domaine des Hauts Châssis
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Faugier-Gonnet Hermitage Rouge of Domaine des Hauts Châssis 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 Faugier-Gonnet Hermitage Rouge of Domaine des Hauts Châssis in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of vanilla, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Faugier-Gonnet Hermitage Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Faugier-Gonnet Hermitage Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Faugier-Gonnet Hermitage Rouge
The Faugier-Gonnet Hermitage Rouge of Domaine des Hauts Châssis matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of seven o'clock leg of lamb, leg or shoulder of lamb with honey and thyme or auvergne potée.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Hauts Châssis's Faugier-Gonnet Hermitage Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Ravat blanc
Interspecific crossing between Seibel 5474 (Seibel 405 x Seibel 867) and Chardonnay by Jean-François Ravat. After 1945, it was already considered a quality grape variety, and is now listed in the Official Catalogue of Vine Varieties, list A1.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Faugier-Gonnet Hermitage Rouge from Domaine des Hauts Châssis are 2012, 2014, 2011
Informations about the Domaine des Hauts Châssis
The Domaine des Hauts Châssis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Hermitage
The wine region of Hermitage is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jean-Louis Chave or the Domaine Jean-Louis Chave produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Hermitage are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Hermitage often reveals types of flavors of cherry, lavender or marzipan and sometimes also flavors of biscuits, yellow apple or petroleum.
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: Alcooleux
Said of a wine dominated by the presence of alcohol.
