Domaine Les Grands BoisMarc Rasteau
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Grenache.
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 Marc Rasteau from the Domaine Les Grands Bois
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Marc Rasteau of Domaine Les Grands Bois in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Marc Rasteau of Domaine Les Grands Bois in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earth or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black licorice or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Marc Rasteau
Pairings that work perfectly with Marc Rasteau
Original food and wine pairings with Marc Rasteau
The Marc Rasteau of Domaine Les Grands Bois matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, lamb tagine with dried fruits or duck breast with balsamic vinegar.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Les Grands Bois's Marc Rasteau.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Marc Rasteau from Domaine Les Grands Bois are 2016, 2017, 2012, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Domaine Les Grands Bois
The Domaine Les Grands Bois is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 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.
News related to this wine
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The word of the wine: Vent (taste of)
A defect that characterizes a wine exposed to the air, and which has lost its aromatic qualities.
