Domaine La CollièreLa Fontaine Rasteau
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Grenache.
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 La Fontaine Rasteau from the Domaine La Collière
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Fontaine 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 La Fontaine Rasteau of Domaine La Collière in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earthy, blueberry or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of pepper, dark fruit or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with La Fontaine Rasteau
Pairings that work perfectly with La Fontaine Rasteau
Original food and wine pairings with La Fontaine Rasteau
The La Fontaine Rasteau of Domaine La Collière matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of provencal stew, tajine of mutton or duck breast and roasted peaches.
Details and technical informations about Domaine La Collière's La Fontaine Rasteau.
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 La Fontaine Rasteau from Domaine La Collière are 2016, 2011, 2013, 2010 and 2015.
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
The wine region of Rasteau is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gourt de Mautens or the Ortas - Cave de Rasteau produce mainly wines red, natural sweet and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rasteau are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rasteau often reveals types of flavors of cream, forest floor or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of dried herbs, eucalyptus or peach.
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: Smoked white
See sauvignon.
