Winery Les Celliers de l'IliadeCombe de Lauran Vacqueyras
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 Combe de Lauran Vacqueyras from the Winery Les Celliers de l'Iliade
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Combe de Lauran Vacqueyras of Winery Les Celliers de l'Iliade in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Combe de Lauran Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Combe de Lauran Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Combe de Lauran Vacqueyras
The Combe de Lauran Vacqueyras of Winery Les Celliers de l'Iliade matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick meatloaf, grandma melanie's cassoulet or rabbit with hunter's sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Les Celliers de l'Iliade's Combe de Lauran Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Crovassa
Light reds with a clear ruby robe, soft tannins and an airy palate on red fruit (cherry, strawberry) and Mediterranean herbs (scrubland, thyme). Heritage profile. Preserved for its patrimonial value, subject to ampelographic studies at the Corsican CRVI, still grown on a handful of discreet parcels on the island. Rare black Corsican variety, a witness to the island's ampelographic heritage.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Combe de Lauran Vacqueyras from Winery Les Celliers de l'Iliade are 2014, 2015, 2016
Informations about the Winery Les Celliers de l'Iliade
The Winery Les Celliers de l'Iliade is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 94 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vacqueyras
Southern Rhône cru neighbouring Gigondas: signature Grenache as king red (≥50%) with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault - fleshy and spicy with notes of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry), garrigue, kirsch, liquorice, pepper and a balsamic touch, firm tannins and a long finish (14-15°), between the power of Gigondas and the elegance of Châteauneuf. Lively rosés and ample whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne). AOC (1990), ~1,450 ha, stony and sandy soils.
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: Ventilate
Expose the wine to the air before serving, to allow it to open up more, to develop its aromas and to round out its tannins.
