Winery Le Grand RocassoChâteauneuf-Du-Pape
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec and the Merlot.
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 Châteauneuf-Du-Pape from the Winery Le Grand Rocasso
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Châteauneuf-Du-Pape of Winery Le Grand Rocasso in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Châteauneuf-Du-Pape
Pairings that work perfectly with Châteauneuf-Du-Pape
Original food and wine pairings with Châteauneuf-Du-Pape
The Châteauneuf-Du-Pape of Winery Le Grand Rocasso matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison stew with red wine, lamb tagine with artichokes and dried tomatoes or potjevleesch.
Details and technical informations about Winery Le Grand Rocasso's Châteauneuf-Du-Pape.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Châteauneuf-Du-Pape from Winery Le Grand Rocasso are 2010
Informations about the Winery Le Grand Rocasso
The Winery Le Grand Rocasso is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Rhône méridional to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rhône méridional
Sunny, Mediterranean southern Rhône, kingdom of Grenache Noir. Fleshy, generous reds with signature notes of candied red and black fruits (cherry, plum), garrigue (thyme, rosemary), pepper and sweet spices, round tannins and an opulent palate. Blended with peppery Syrah, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Flagship crus: Châteauneuf-du-Pape on rolled pebbles (powerful, age-worthy), Gigondas, dense Vacqueyras, fleshy Tavel rosé, sweet muscat Beaumes-de-Venise.
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: Fermentation
The process by which grape juice becomes wine, thanks to the action of yeasts that transform sugar into alcohol.
