Clos de CaveauLao Muse
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 Lao Muse of the Clos de Caveau is in the top 5 of wines of Vacqueyras.
Taste structure of the Lao Muse from the Clos de Caveau
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lao Muse 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 Lao Muse of Clos de Caveau in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, blackberry or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, vanilla or pepper.
Food and wine pairings with Lao Muse
Pairings that work perfectly with Lao Muse
Original food and wine pairings with Lao Muse
The Lao Muse of Clos de Caveau matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef fashion, lamb chops with spanish sauce or rabbit with cider and mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Clos de Caveau's Lao Muse.
Discover the grape variety: Tzolikoouri
Structured, aromatic whites with a pale to amber golden colour (in orange-wine style), ample palate with preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of citrus, yellow fruits (apricot, peach), white flowers and mineral notes. Also as tannic qvevri orange wines. Often vinified using the traditional qvevri method (buried jar), defining the viticultural identity of Imereti. Georgian autochthonous white variety, grown mainly in the Imereti region.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lao Muse from Clos de Caveau are 2012, 2009, 2011, 2010 and 2014.
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: Sarment
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