Domaine la ColombetteAu Creux du Nid Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Pinot 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.
Taste structure of the Au Creux du Nid Rouge from the Domaine la Colombette
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Au Creux du Nid Rouge of Domaine la Colombette 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 Au Creux du Nid Rouge of Domaine la Colombette in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of spices, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Au Creux du Nid Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Au Creux du Nid Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Au Creux du Nid Rouge
The Au Creux du Nid Rouge of Domaine la Colombette matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of flemish beer stew, my lasagna bolognese (without béchamel sauce) or country-style veal roulades with risotto.
Details and technical informations about Domaine la Colombette's Au Creux du Nid Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Au Creux du Nid Rouge from Domaine la Colombette are 2015, 2012, 2017, 2014
Informations about the Domaine la Colombette
The Domaine la Colombette is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 31 wines for sale in the of Vin de Pays to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
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: Marie-jeanne (or double magnum)
Bottle with a capacity of 3 litres.
