Chateau des HospicesGrain de Velours
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, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Grain de Velours from the Chateau des Hospices
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Grain de Velours of Chateau des Hospices in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Grain de Velours
Pairings that work perfectly with Grain de Velours
Original food and wine pairings with Grain de Velours
The Grain de Velours of Chateau des Hospices matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef fillet in a crust, pasta with tuna, garlic and lemon cream or pork shank stew.
Details and technical informations about Chateau des Hospices's Grain de Velours.
Discover the grape variety: Panse précoce
Table grape with long bunches and thin-skinned golden berries with juicy flesh, a sweet and fresh flavour. Very early-ripening, mainly intended for fresh consumption at the start of the season. Grown in the Mediterranean for fresh consumption, appreciated for its early maturity and attractive table appearance, marking the first summer market stalls. French white table grape, an early-ripening mutation of the Panse.
Informations about the Chateau des Hospices
The Chateau des Hospices is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 32 wines for sale in the of Rivesaltes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rivesaltes
Great Roussillon appellation for Vins Doux Naturels, ~5,200 ha across Pyrénées-Orientales and Aude. Mutage with neutral spirit halts fermentation. 4 signature styles: Grenat on black Grenache with intense notes of candied cherry, kirsch and cocoa; oxidative Tuilé with prune, coffee, walnut and caramel; Ambré (white Grenache) with honey, candied orange, dried fruits; fruity Rosé strawberry. Exceptional ageing (10-50 years).
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Dense
Rich and concentrated wine with tight tannins and a consistent body.
