Domaine Juliette AvrilCuvée du Majoral Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the Cuvée du Majoral Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Domaine Juliette Avril
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée du Majoral Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine Juliette Avril in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée du Majoral Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée du Majoral Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée du Majoral Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The Cuvée du Majoral Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Domaine Juliette Avril matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb colombo, english breakfast or royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez).
Details and technical informations about Domaine Juliette Avril's Cuvée du Majoral Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée du Majoral Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine Juliette Avril are 2012, 2014, 2011, 2013
Informations about the Domaine Juliette Avril
The Domaine Juliette Avril is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Alcoholic fermentation
Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.
