Winery Jean-Francois GrasCôtes du Rhône
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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Côtes du Rhône from the Winery Jean-Francois Gras
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Côtes du Rhône of Winery Jean-Francois Gras 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 Côtes du Rhône of Winery Jean-Francois Gras in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or dark fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio.
Food and wine pairings with Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes du Rhône
The Côtes du Rhône of Winery Jean-Francois Gras matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef in white wine, lamb chops with figs and honey or aiguillette of duck with honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jean-Francois Gras's Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Roussin de Morgex
Lively, mineral whites with a pale golden hue, an airy and tense palate with preserved acidity, and signature aromas of citrus (lemon), alpine flowers, green apple and fresh mineral notes. High-altitude tension. Preserved for its heritage value, it reflects the adaptation of grape varieties to extreme-altitude vineyards in the Aosta Valley. Rare white grape from the Aosta Valley, grown at very high altitude around Morgex and La Salle.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Côtes du Rhône from Winery Jean-Francois Gras are 2017, 2016, 2015, 2018 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Jean-Francois Gras
The Winery Jean-Francois Gras is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
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: Fumet
Older synonym for bouquet.
