Clos de CaveauCarmin Brillant
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.
The Carmin Brillant of the Clos de Caveau is in the top 10 of wines of Vacqueyras.
Taste structure of the Carmin Brillant from the Clos de Caveau
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Carmin Brillant of Clos de Caveau in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Carmin Brillant of Clos de Caveau in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, pepper or black currant.
Food and wine pairings with Carmin Brillant
Pairings that work perfectly with Carmin Brillant
Original food and wine pairings with Carmin Brillant
The Carmin Brillant of Clos de Caveau matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of simple baked roast beef, baekenofe (alsatian meat stew) or chicken waterzooi à la gantoise.
Details and technical informations about Clos de Caveau's Carmin Brillant.
Discover the grape variety: Pardina
Simple, fresh whites best enjoyed young, with a pale golden robe, an airy palate with moderate acidity, and signature aromas of citrus (lemon), green apple, white fruits and discreet herbal notes. Accessible southern profile. Productive and heat-resistant, often used for dry whites and distillates in Extremadura, notably in Ribera del Guadiana. Spanish white grape grown in Extremadura, mainly in the Ribera del Guadiana DO.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Carmin Brillant from Clos de Caveau are 2015, 2011, 2016, 2010 and 2007.
Informations about the Clos de Caveau
The Clos de Caveau is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vacqueyras
Southern Rhône cru neighbouring Gigondas: signature Grenache as king red (≥50%) with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault - fleshy and spicy with notes of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry), garrigue, kirsch, liquorice, pepper and a balsamic touch, firm tannins and a long finish (14-15°), between the power of Gigondas and the elegance of Châteauneuf. Lively rosés and ample whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne). AOC (1990), ~1,450 ha, stony and sandy soils.
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: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
