Domaine La CollièreEsprit d'Argiles Rasteau
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 Esprit d'Argiles Rasteau from the Domaine La Collière
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Esprit d'Argiles Rasteau of Domaine La Collière 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 Esprit d'Argiles Rasteau of Domaine La Collière in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, tobacco or violet.
Food and wine pairings with Esprit d'Argiles Rasteau
Pairings that work perfectly with Esprit d'Argiles Rasteau
Original food and wine pairings with Esprit d'Argiles Rasteau
The Esprit d'Argiles Rasteau of Domaine La Collière matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tournedos with boursin, lamb tagine with honey and dried fruits or rabbit with cream sauce anne's way.
Details and technical informations about Domaine La Collière's Esprit d'Argiles Rasteau.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Esprit d'Argiles Rasteau from Domaine La Collière are 2016, 2014, 2012, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Domaine La Collière
The Domaine La Collière is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Rasteau to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rasteau
Southern Rhône cru of Vaucluse (promoted 2010): Grenache Noir signature king red (≥50%) — deep robe and powerful profile with notes of ripe black fruits, candied cherry, garrigue, spice, liquorice and cocoa touch, dense tannins and broad structure, long finish. Historic amber Vin Doux Naturel (15°, overripe grapes) — fig, raisin, coffee, cocoa. Clay-limestone soils, red marls and sandstones, cleansing mistral, Mediterranean climate, 5-15 year ageing.
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: Peduncle
The stem of a flower or fruit.
