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 beef goulash, thiebou yappe from senegal (rice with lamb) or rabbit good woman.
Details and technical informations about Clos des Lumières's Cuvee Prestige Cotes du Rhone Villages.
Discover the grape variety: Garnacha Blanca
Rich, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden colour, an ample palate and moderate acidity, showing signature aromas of ripe yellow fruits (peach, apricot, pear), white flowers (orange blossom), candied citrus, fennel and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential in barrel and cellaring ability. A qualitative star of Terra Alta DO, Priorat DOQ and Empordà DO, also the Roussillon. Spanish synonym of Grenache Blanc, a white-skinned mutation of Grenache.
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: Sabrer (champagne)
A cavalier and folkloric way of opening a bottle of champagne by breaking the neck with a sharp blow given with the top of the blade of a sabre.
