Domaine de l'HorizonRouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Carignan, the Grenache 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.
The Rouge of the Domaine de l'Horizon is in the top 40 of wines of Côtes Catalanes.
Taste structure of the Rouge from the Domaine de l'Horizon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the 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 Rouge of Domaine de l'Horizon in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or minerality and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, non oak or earth.
Food and wine pairings with Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Rouge
The Rouge of Domaine de l'Horizon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of venison leg in casserole, adapted vietnamese fondue or macaroni and cheese.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de l'Horizon's Rouge.
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 Rouge from Domaine de l'Horizon are 2013, 2010, 2018, 2016 and 2014.
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
Expressive Roussillon heartland: signature Grenache Noir as the red king — fleshy and sunny with notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, garrigue, spices and a peppery touch, round tannins and generous alcohol on schist. Deep Syrah, dense Carignan and Mourvèdre as support. Grenache Gris/Blanc, Macabeu and Vermentino in round whites (fennel, citrus, flowers). Aromatic Muscats.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Dosage
The addition of sugar in the form of expedition liquor to a sparkling wine after disgorgement.
