Clos des LumièresL'éclat Côtes du Rhône Rouge
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 L'éclat Côtes du Rhône Rouge from the Clos des Lumières
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the L'éclat Côtes du Rhône Rouge of Clos des Lumières 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 L'éclat Côtes du Rhône Rouge of Clos des Lumières in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or citrus and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, vanilla or black cherries.
Food and wine pairings with L'éclat Côtes du Rhône Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with L'éclat Côtes du Rhône Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with L'éclat Côtes du Rhône Rouge
The L'éclat Côtes du Rhône Rouge of Clos des Lumières matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of traditional flemish carbonades, lamb chops à la champvallon or obelix's boar leg in the oven.
Details and technical informations about Clos des Lumières's L'éclat Côtes du Rhône Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Lauzet
Lauzet is a Béarnese grape variety, part of the AOC of Béarn and Jurançon. This variety almost disappeared at the end of the 1980s. At that time, it only occupied a small cultivated area of 1 hectare in all. With the genetic diversity and the multiple plantings that have been carried out, it was able to reach, in 1994, 4 ha. The bunches and berries of Lauzet are all small. As a Pyrenean variety, it has a median lobe. The plant has a fairly early budburst, which takes place one week after Chasselas. As for its maturity, it is of the third period. This variety is fertile and somewhat vigorous, and is slightly susceptible to grey rot. Lauzet produces a wine of average quality. When it is vinified dry, it has adequate acidity. It gives off aromas of fruit and spices. It is often blended with other Pyrenean white grape varieties.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of L'éclat Côtes du Rhône Rouge from Clos des Lumières are 2019, 2017, 2018, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Clos des Lumières
The Clos des Lumières is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 39 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: Maceration
Prolonged contact and exchange between the juice and the grape solids, especially the skin. Not to be confused with the time of fermentation, which follows maceration. The juice becomes loaded with colouring matter and tannins, and acquires aromas. For a rosé, the maceration is short so that the colour does not "rise" too much. For white wines too, a "pellicular maceration" can be practised, which allows the wine to acquire more fat.
