Domaine de la Guicharde - Cuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux'

Domaine de la GuichardeCuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux'

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Cuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux' of Domaine de la Guicharde is a red wine from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' of Rhone Valley.
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 Cuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux' from the Domaine de la Guicharde

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux' of Domaine de la Guicharde in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

leather, earthy

Wine with oak taste

oak, cedar

Wine with spices taste

pepper, licorice

Wine with microbio taste

cheese

On the nose the Cuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux' of Domaine de la Guicharde in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of licorice, leather or pepper.

Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Guicharde's Cuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux'.

Grape varieties
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Cuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux' - 2017
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Cuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux' - 2016
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
Average rating: 411110
Cuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux' - 2015
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Cuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux' - 2014
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Cuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux' - 2012
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Cuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux' - 2011
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Cuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux' - 2010
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' wines
Average rating: 3.411100

The best vintages of Cuvée Genest 'Massif d'Uchaux' from Domaine de la Guicharde are 2014, 2016, 2017, 2012 and 2011.

Informations about the Domaine de la Guicharde

The winery offers 15 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' in the region of Rhone Valley
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The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux'

The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' is located in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Simian or the Château Saint Estève d'Uchaux produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' are Mourvèdre et Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Massif d'Uchaux' often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or red cherry and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, blueberry or black fruits.


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.

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The word of the wine: Malvasia

Name given locally to various grape varieties, notably pinot gris (Pays nantais) and vermentino (Provence and Corsica).

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