Winery Le Plan des MoinesLe Grand Pontal Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cinsault and the Mourvèdre.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or lamb.
Taste structure of the Le Grand Pontal Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Winery Le Plan des Moines
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Grand Pontal Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Winery Le Plan des Moines in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Le Grand Pontal Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Grand Pontal Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Original food and wine pairings with Le Grand Pontal Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The Le Grand Pontal Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Winery Le Plan des Moines matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of tunisian haja, beef tagine with vegetables or roast chicken and potatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Le Plan des Moines's Le Grand Pontal Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Discover the grape variety: Cinsault
Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Le Grand Pontal Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Winery Le Plan des Moines are 2018, 0
Informations about the Winery Le Plan des Moines
The Winery Le Plan des Moines is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Châteauneuf-du-Pape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pegau or the Château Rayas produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Châteauneuf-du-Pape often reveals types of flavors of iron, chestnut or red licorice and sometimes also flavors of tarragon, pencil shavings or cured meat.
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: Decanting
A sommelier uses a decanter to separate the clear wine from the solid parts in a bottle.
