Winery M. ChapoutierAlexandre Rochette Rouge
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, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Alexandre Rochette Rouge from the Winery M. Chapoutier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alexandre Rochette Rouge of Winery M. Chapoutier in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Alexandre Rochette Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Alexandre Rochette Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Alexandre Rochette Rouge
The Alexandre Rochette Rouge of Winery M. Chapoutier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of blanquette of monkfish with small vegetables, pasta with pistou or pork cheeks with cider and honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery M. Chapoutier's Alexandre Rochette Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Mérille
Originally from the Tarn-et-Garonne, the merille is a member of the cotoïdes family. It has long occupied the vineyards of Bergerac. It is often planted with négrette N or côt N. Nowadays, it is only grown on a hundred hectares in all. The young leaves of the Merille are heart-shaped. Its bunches are larger than average. The berries are bluish-black in colour and are also large and tightly packed. Merillas are associated with a regular and high production. It is often exposed to attacks by grape worms, leafhoppers and mites. It also fears grey rot but is not very sensitive to powdery mildew and mildew. This variety has 3 approved clones, not yet multiplied, namely 790, 445 and 444. It does not like soils with excessive humidity. It buds early and ripens later. Merille produces a light, not very aromatic, flat and simple wine.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Alexandre Rochette Rouge from Winery M. Chapoutier are 0
Informations about the Winery M. Chapoutier
The Winery M. Chapoutier is one of wineries to follow in Pays d'Oc.. It offers 225 wines for sale in the of Pays d'Oc to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
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.
