Domaine du CastelGrand Vin Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec, the Petit Verdot and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
The Grand Vin Rouge of the Domaine du Castel is in the top 5 of wines of Israel and in the top 5 of wines of Judean Hills.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Grand Vin Rouge of Domaine du Castel in the region of Judean Hills often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.
Food and wine pairings with Grand Vin Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Grand Vin Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Grand Vin Rouge
The Grand Vin Rouge of Domaine du Castel matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of cataplana with seafood, lamb tagine with prunes or meatloaf with lovage (perpetual celery).
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Castel's Grand Vin Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Grand Vin Rouge from Domaine du Castel are 2018, 2002, 2017, 2014 and 2008.
Informations about the Domaine du Castel
The Domaine du Castel is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Judean Hills to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Judean Hills
Qualitative heart of Israeli wine around Jerusalem, the country's first official AO (2020). Dense, structured reds with signature notes of ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, mint, eucalyptus, Mediterranean herbs and spice, firm tannins and freshness tightened by altitude. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in Bordeaux blends. Also peppery Syrah, dense Petit Verdot.
The word of the wine: Great wine
In the Bordeaux vineyards, the grand vin is the main wine of the château, although a "second wine" is usually produced. It is a wine of lesser ageing made from the youngest vines.
