Clos des LumièresCuvee Prestige Cotes du Rhone Villages
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 Cuvee Prestige Cotes du Rhone Villages from the Clos des Lumières
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvee Prestige Cotes du Rhone Villages of Clos des Lumières in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvee Prestige Cotes du Rhone Villages
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvee Prestige Cotes du Rhone Villages
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvee Prestige Cotes du Rhone Villages
The Cuvee Prestige Cotes du Rhone Villages of Clos des Lumières matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of monkfish armorican style, lamb mice confit and melting carrots or mymy's golden apples (squash).
Details and technical informations about Clos des Lumières's Cuvee Prestige Cotes du Rhone Villages.
Discover the grape variety: Pelaverga
Light, elegant reds with a clear ruby colour, silky tannins and a silky palate, showing intense signature aromas of white pepper (hallmark), spices, red fruits (strawberry, raspberry) and floral notes. Distinctly airy and spiced profile. Absolute star of the Verduno Pelaverga DOC, signature of a confidential Langhe terroir and one of the most distinctive Piedmontese reds. Native Piedmontese black variety grown almost exclusively around Verduno.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cuvee Prestige Cotes du Rhone Villages from Clos des Lumières are 2013, 2012
Informations about the Clos des Lumières
The Clos des Lumières is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 41 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages
Higher tier of the southern Rhône: generous, structured reds dominated by Grenache (fruit, warmth, roundness), Syrah (colour, spice, elegance) and Mourvèdre (depth and ageing) — ≥66% of the trio. Aromas of ripe black fruits, pepper, liquorice, garrigue and leather with age. Also some lively rosés and whites on Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Viognier. Excellent value between Côtes-du-Rhône and prestige appellations, from everyday to medium ageing.
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: Persistence
Persistence in the mouth of a wine measured in caudalies.
