Winery Le Roure Saint-JeanRasteau
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 Rasteau from the Winery Le Roure Saint-Jean
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rasteau of Winery Le Roure Saint-Jean in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Rasteau
Pairings that work perfectly with Rasteau
Original food and wine pairings with Rasteau
The Rasteau of Winery Le Roure Saint-Jean matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of barbecue burger, lamb and coconut curry, african style or rabbit with mustard and tomatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Le Roure Saint-Jean's Rasteau.
Discover the grape variety: Tourbat
The Tourbat grape variety is found particularly in Sardinia. It is probably of Catalan origin and is grown on an area of 25 hectares. It is also known by other names such as torbato, caninu or malvoise du Roussillon, and develops perfectly in hot, dry soil. It is noticeable for its drooping habit. Its lobed leaves have short teeth. The bunches, sometimes winged, are of medium size. They can weigh up to 347 gr. The berries, a little ellipsoid, are rather of a medium size. The flesh is juicy and covered with a rather thick skin, which takes on an amber-pink colour when they are ripe. A wine of medium acidity and high quality comes from this variety. When young, the wine gives off an aroma of ripe apples and when aged, it gives off a scent of honey and cooked fruits.
Informations about the Winery Le Roure Saint-Jean
The Winery Le Roure Saint-Jean is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Rasteau to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rasteau
The wine region of Rasteau is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gourt de Mautens or the Ortas - Cave de Rasteau produce mainly wines red, natural sweet and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rasteau are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rasteau often reveals types of flavors of cream, forest floor or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of dried herbs, eucalyptus or peach.
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: R-C (champagne)
Harvesting-cooperator. It is the cooperative which elaborates the champagne of its members from their mixed contributions. It gives them bottles on which they stick their own label. It is legal without being intellectually honest. When you walk around the Champagne region, you may come across signs that say "Vigneron récoltant" to indicate a member of a cooperative. You can always ask him where his vats and press are.
