Winery Jean-Louis Tribouleyl'Alba Côtes du Roussillon
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Carignan, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
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 l'Alba Côtes du Roussillon from the Winery Jean-Louis Tribouley
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the l'Alba Côtes du Roussillon of Winery Jean-Louis Tribouley in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the l'Alba Côtes du Roussillon of Winery Jean-Louis Tribouley in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of pepper, spices.
Food and wine pairings with l'Alba Côtes du Roussillon
Pairings that work perfectly with l'Alba Côtes du Roussillon
Original food and wine pairings with l'Alba Côtes du Roussillon
The l'Alba Côtes du Roussillon of Winery Jean-Louis Tribouley matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of fondue with broth, veal roast casserole or the corsican soup.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jean-Louis Tribouley's l'Alba Côtes du Roussillon.
Discover the grape variety: Carignan
Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of l'Alba Côtes du Roussillon from Winery Jean-Louis Tribouley are 2012, 2011, 2013, 0
Informations about the Winery Jean-Louis Tribouley
The Winery Jean-Louis Tribouley is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Côtes du Roussillon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes du Roussillon
Catalan sun and Mediterranean character on the edge of the Pyrenees. Fleshy, sun-soaked reds with signature notes of candied black fruit (blackberry, plum), garrigue, pepper, liquorice and dark chocolate, firm tannins and generous warmth. Blends of Grenache (roundness), Syrah (spice), old-vine Carignan (power) and dense Mourvèdre. Also sunny rosés and ample whites (Grenache Blanc, Macabeu).
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: Amylic
Aroma reminiscent of banana, candy, and sometimes nail polish, particularly present in primeur wines. The amylic taste is reminiscent of the aromas of industrial confectionery and does not reflect a great expression of terroir.
