Winery La Tour des DucsCuvée Selectionnée Côtes du Rhône
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 Cuvée Selectionnée Côtes du Rhône from the Winery La Tour des Ducs
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Selectionnée Côtes du Rhône of Winery La Tour des Ducs in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Selectionnée Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Selectionnée Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Selectionnée Côtes du Rhône
The Cuvée Selectionnée Côtes du Rhône of Winery La Tour des Ducs matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of empanadas de carne (argentina), lamb mouse confit in wine or pheasant casserole with cabbage.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Tour des Ducs's Cuvée Selectionnée Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Carcajolo
Carcajolo blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Corsica). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches, and grapes of medium to large size. The white Carcajolo can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvée Selectionnée Côtes du Rhône from Winery La Tour des Ducs are 2016, 2011
Informations about the Winery La Tour des Ducs
The Winery La Tour des Ducs is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 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: Friand
A light, easy-drinking wine with an immediate and fresh fruitiness.
