Winery Condamine l'EvequeMerlot - Cabernet Côtes de Thongue
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
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 Merlot - Cabernet Côtes de Thongue of the Winery Condamine l'Eveque is in the top 20 of wines of Côtes de Thongue.
Taste structure of the Merlot - Cabernet Côtes de Thongue from the Winery Condamine l'Eveque
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot - Cabernet Côtes de Thongue of Winery Condamine l'Eveque in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot - Cabernet Côtes de Thongue
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot - Cabernet Côtes de Thongue
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot - Cabernet Côtes de Thongue
The Merlot - Cabernet Côtes de Thongue of Winery Condamine l'Eveque matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of venison leg in casserole, pad thai or veal with cream and mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Condamine l'Eveque's Merlot - Cabernet Côtes de Thongue.
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 Merlot - Cabernet Côtes de Thongue from Winery Condamine l'Eveque are 2013, 2012, 2014
Informations about the Winery Condamine l'Eveque
The Winery Condamine l'Eveque is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Thongue to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Thongue
Languedoc IGP from the Thongue basin (Hérault, 23 villages): Syrah, Grenache, Merlot, Cabernet, Carignan and Mourvèdre signatures in fruity reds with notes of cherry, blackberry, raspberry, liquorice, spices and a Mediterranean touch, supple tannins. Generous rosés and whites (Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Viognier, Vermentino, Muscat): fresh, floral and fruity. Very open IGP (119 authorised varieties). Varied soils (marl, clay, gravel), Mediterranean climate.
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: Filling
Gentle transfer from one barrel to another to oxygenate the wine, eliminate some of the lees and reduce the carbon dioxide (fizz) that was released during the fermentations.
