Le Clos des SaumanesL'Esprit du Clos Rouge
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Food and wine pairings with L'Esprit du Clos Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with L'Esprit du Clos Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with L'Esprit du Clos Rouge
The L'Esprit du Clos Rouge of Le Clos des Saumanes matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of oxtail confit in red wine, rolled lamb shoulder with herbs or rabbit and mushroom gibelotte.
Details and technical informations about Le Clos des Saumanes's L'Esprit du Clos Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Pineau d'Aunis
Light, spicy reds with a clear ruby robe, fine tannins and fresh acidity, with characteristic aromas of black pepper, red fruit (raspberry, redcurrant), spice and herbal notes. Airy, refreshing palate with a signature peppery finish. Also made as very expressive, taut rosés. Star of Coteaux du Vendômois AOC, present in Anjou, Touraine and Coteaux du Loir AOC. Autochthonous Loire Valley variety, present since the 12th century (favourite wine of Henry Plantagenet).
Informations about the Le Clos des Saumanes
The Le Clos des Saumanes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 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: Apyrene
Seedless grape.
