Winery La Pierre LaineLéon
Red wine
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 Léon from the Winery La Pierre Laine
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Léon of Winery La Pierre Laine in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Léon
Pairings that work perfectly with Léon
Original food and wine pairings with Léon
The Léon of Winery La Pierre Laine matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of brazilian feijoada, moussaka with spices or festive chinese fondue.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Pierre Laine's Léon.
Discover the grape variety: Braucol
Structured, intensely coloured reds with a deep ruby colour, firm tannins and a dense palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), red pepper, spices, pepper, aromatic herbs and earthy notes. Fine ageing potential with a strong, authentic character. Star of Gaillac AOC, Marcillac AOC, Estaing AOC and Entraygues-Le Fel AOC. Synonym of Fer Servadou, indigenous French variety of the south-western Aveyron and Tarn.
Informations about the Winery La Pierre Laine
The Winery La Pierre Laine is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Malic (acid)
An acid that occurs naturally in many wines and is transformed into lactic acid during malolactic fermentation.
