Winery Jacques LeménicierCuvée de l'Elégance Saint-Peray
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Marsanne and the Roussanne.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Cuvée de l'Elégance Saint-Peray from the Winery Jacques Leménicier
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée de l'Elégance Saint-Peray of Winery Jacques Leménicier in the region of Rhone Valley is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cuvée de l'Elégance Saint-Peray of Winery Jacques Leménicier in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cream, oaky or citrus and sometimes also flavors of butter, almonds or honey.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée de l'Elégance Saint-Peray
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée de l'Elégance Saint-Peray
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée de l'Elégance Saint-Peray
The Cuvée de l'Elégance Saint-Peray of Winery Jacques Leménicier matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of panga curry, cream and tuna quiche or sublime salmon (stuffed salmon).
Details and technical informations about Winery Jacques Leménicier's Cuvée de l'Elégance Saint-Peray.
Discover the grape variety: Marsanne
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée de l'Elégance Saint-Peray from Winery Jacques Leménicier are 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Jacques Leménicier
The Winery Jacques Leménicier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Saint-Péray to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Péray
Cru of the northern Rhone (right bank, west of Valence, Ardeche, granitic soils): signature dominant Marsanne as white king (90%) with Roussanne — sparkling style (2/3 of production) with pale straw robe, floral nose, aromas of chestnut, apricot, toast, honey and almond, fine bubbles and airy mousse. Still wines with low acidity: dried apricot, acacia, beeswax, quince, white peach. Champagne method since 1829, signature finesse.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Marcottage
A vine reproduction technique that consists of burying a vine shoot that takes root and reproduces a plant with the same characteristics as the vine to which it is attached (synonym: provignage).
