Domaine de l'HorizonL'Esprit de l'Horizon Rouge
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, veal or pasta.
The L'Esprit de l'Horizon Rouge of the Domaine de l'Horizon is in the top 30 of wines of Côtes Catalanes.
Taste structure of the L'Esprit de l'Horizon Rouge from the Domaine de l'Horizon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the L'Esprit de l'Horizon Rouge of Domaine de l'Horizon in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the L'Esprit de l'Horizon Rouge of Domaine de l'Horizon in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of leather, black fruits or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with L'Esprit de l'Horizon Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with L'Esprit de l'Horizon Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with L'Esprit de l'Horizon Rouge
The L'Esprit de l'Horizon Rouge of Domaine de l'Horizon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of roast beef with caramelized onion, pasta with basil or bites of cheese.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de l'Horizon's L'Esprit de l'Horizon Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Helfensteiner
Intraspecific crossing obtained in Germany in 1931 by August Karl Herold (1902-1973) between early pinot noir and frankenthal. This variety can still be found in Germany, the United Kingdom, etc. In France, it is practically unknown.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of L'Esprit de l'Horizon Rouge from Domaine de l'Horizon are 2015, 2013, 2010, 2009 and 2018.
Informations about the Domaine de l'Horizon
The Domaine de l'Horizon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Côtes Catalanes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes Catalanes
The wine region of Côtes Catalanes is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de l'Ou or the Domaine Department 66 produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes Catalanes are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes Catalanes often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, saline or pink grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of watermelon, nectarine or wax.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
The word of the wine: Provignage
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.
