Domaine Henri MilanLe Vallon
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Mourvèdre.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Le Vallon of Domaine Henri Milan in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Le Vallon
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Vallon
Original food and wine pairings with Le Vallon
The Le Vallon of Domaine Henri Milan matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef stew, seven o'clock leg of lamb or pho soup.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Henri Milan's Le Vallon.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Le Vallon from Domaine Henri Milan are 2012, 2014, 2013, 2011 and 2009.
Informations about the Domaine Henri Milan
The Domaine Henri Milan is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in the of Vin de Pays to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Mercaptan
Organic compound resulting from the combination of alcohol and sulphide (H2S) producing an unpleasant odour reminiscent of town gas and rotten eggs.
