Le Domaine du Grand JacquetLe Rabassier Côtes du Ventoux
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Food and wine pairings with Le Rabassier Côtes du Ventoux
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Rabassier Côtes du Ventoux
Original food and wine pairings with Le Rabassier Côtes du Ventoux
The Le Rabassier Côtes du Ventoux of Le Domaine du Grand Jacquet matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tournedos with boursin, shoulder of lamb in a crust or aiguillette of duck with honey.
Details and technical informations about Le Domaine du Grand Jacquet's Le Rabassier Côtes du Ventoux.
Discover the grape variety: Meslier Saint-François
Meslier Saint François is a French grape variety that comes from the Gatinais, located south of the Paris basin. It was obtained from a cross between Chenin and Gouais Blanc. It is planted on a surface area of 50 ha in France and is often confused with Arbois, hence the synonym it shares with the latter, Orbois. Its berries and clusters are of normal size. Its adult leaves have convex teeth. Meslier Saint François is not very vigorous, but it remains fertile. It buds early, 3 days before Chasselas. It is often exposed to spring frosts and is susceptible to oidium and grey rot. Meslier Saint François produces flat, light wines with little alcohol. When distilled, its eaux de vie are full of bouquet and fine. It can thus be used in the blending of grape varieties that produce cognac or armagnac.
Informations about the Le Domaine du Grand Jacquet
The Le Domaine du Grand Jacquet is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Ventoux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ventoux
The wine region of Ventoux is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Saint Jean du Barroux or the Château Unang produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ventoux are Mourvèdre, Clairette and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ventoux often reveals types of flavors of cherry, gooseberry or anise and sometimes also flavors of eucalyptus, tropical or pineapple.
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: Fumet
Older synonym for bouquet.
