Maison Louis MoussetRocher de la Garde Rochegude Côtes du Rhône Villages
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 Rocher de la Garde Rochegude Côtes du Rhône Villages from the Maison Louis Mousset
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Smooth | Tannic | |
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rocher de la Garde Rochegude Côtes du Rhône Villages of Maison Louis Mousset in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Rocher de la Garde Rochegude Côtes du Rhône Villages
Pairings that work perfectly with Rocher de la Garde Rochegude Côtes du Rhône Villages
Original food and wine pairings with Rocher de la Garde Rochegude Côtes du Rhône Villages
The Rocher de la Garde Rochegude Côtes du Rhône Villages of Maison Louis Mousset matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon), uzbek pilaf or duck legs confit.
Details and technical informations about Maison Louis Mousset's Rocher de la Garde Rochegude Côtes du Rhône Villages.
Discover the grape variety: Savagnin
Vivid, structured whites with a golden robe, taut mouthfeel and sharp acidity, with aromas of apple, citrus, green walnut, curry, spices and intense oxidative notes (vin jaune aged under a yeast veil) evoking walnut, roasted almond and the distinctive "goût de jaune". The absolute star of Château-Chalon AOC, Arbois AOC, l'Étoile AOC and Côtes du Jura AOC. A very ancient Jurassian autochthon, probable ancestor of many European varieties.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rocher de la Garde Rochegude Côtes du Rhône Villages from Maison Louis Mousset are 2009
Informations about the Maison Louis Mousset
The Maison Louis Mousset is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages
Higher tier of the southern Rhône: generous, structured reds dominated by Grenache (fruit, warmth, roundness), Syrah (colour, spice, elegance) and Mourvèdre (depth and ageing) — ≥66% of the trio. Aromas of ripe black fruits, pepper, liquorice, garrigue and leather with age. Also some lively rosés and whites on Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Viognier. Excellent value between Côtes-du-Rhône and prestige appellations, from everyday to medium ageing.
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: Sulphiting
Introduction of a sulphurous solution into a must or wine to protect it from accidents or diseases, or to select the ferments.
