Winery Lionel DufourCuvée Richard Coeur de Lion Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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 Cuvée Richard Coeur de Lion Châteauneuf-du-Pape from the Winery Lionel Dufour
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Cuvée Richard Coeur de Lion Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Winery Lionel Dufour in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Cuvée Richard Coeur de Lion Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée Richard Coeur de Lion Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée Richard Coeur de Lion Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The Cuvée Richard Coeur de Lion Châteauneuf-du-Pape of Winery Lionel Dufour matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasta bolognese, thomas's shoulder of lamb or duck breast with foie gras sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lionel Dufour's Cuvée Richard Coeur de Lion Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Discover the grape variety: Pinella blanca
A very old grape variety that has been cultivated for a very long time in Italy - where it originated - and that can still be found today in the Veneto region. It is also known in Slovenia and Bulgaria, but is virtually unknown in France. According to genetic analysis, it is related to the white gouais, which it resembles somewhat. There is a Pinella nera, but it is not clear whether it is the black form.
Informations about the Winery Lionel Dufour
The Winery Lionel Dufour is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 270 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: Generic
A term that can have several meanings, but often designates a branded wine as opposed to a wine from a vineyard or château, sometimes abused to designate regional appellations (e.g. Bordeaux, Burgundy, etc.).
