Winery La CouronneMénage à Trois
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, 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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Ménage à Trois from the Winery La Couronne
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Ménage à Trois of Winery La Couronne in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Ménage à Trois
Pairings that work perfectly with Ménage à Trois
Original food and wine pairings with Ménage à Trois
The Ménage à Trois of Winery La Couronne matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon), crusted lamb fillets with sweet spices or rabbit and mushroom gibelotte.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Couronne's Ménage à Trois.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ménage à Trois from Winery La Couronne are 0, 2006
Informations about the Winery La Couronne
The Winery La Couronne is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Franschhoek
Mythical South African valley founded by French Huguenots in 1688: Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz signatures as king reds — concentrated and velvety with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, chocolate, eucalyptus and a spice touch, round tannins and a long finish. Historic Sémillon emblematic white (candied lemon, honey, wax) and ample Chardonnay as backup. Cap Classique sparkling of excellence. WO, sheltered Mediterranean climate, refreshing Atlantic breezes.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: De-vatting
Separation of the fermented juice from all solid particles (skin, pips, deposit of lees) by transferring it to a second tank.
