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 tata simone's dumplings, risotto of penne with chorizo and merguez or fillet of venison.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Pierre Laine's Léon.
Discover the grape variety: Merzling
A cross between Seyval and FR 375-52 (Riesling x Pinot Gris or Rülander) obtained in Germany in 1960 by Johannes Zimmermann. It can be found in Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, etc. In France, it is practically unknown.
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
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.
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.
The word of the wine: Grey (wine)
Wine obtained by vinifying white grapes with coloured skin (black or grey), by direct pressing, without maceration. It is a rosé with very little colour.
