Domaine La LigiereSud Absolu Côtes du Rhône
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 Sud Absolu Côtes du Rhône from the Domaine La Ligiere
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sud Absolu Côtes du Rhône of Domaine La Ligiere 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 Sud Absolu Côtes du Rhône of Domaine La Ligiere in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earthy, leather or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Sud Absolu Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Sud Absolu Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Sud Absolu Côtes du Rhône
The Sud Absolu Côtes du Rhône of Domaine La Ligiere matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of savoyard matafans, leg of lamb with crust or rabbit with cider and mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Domaine La Ligiere's Sud Absolu Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sud Absolu Côtes du Rhône from Domaine La Ligiere are 2011, 2015, 2016, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Domaine La Ligiere
The Domaine La Ligiere is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
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: Wiring
Action of periodically filling barrels containing wine, in order to offset evaporation and maintain a maximum level. The topping up allows to avoid the phenomenon of oxidation.
