Winery MazurdCarte Blanche (White Label) 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 Carte Blanche (White Label) Côtes du Rhône from the Winery Mazurd
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Carte Blanche (White Label) Côtes du Rhône of Winery Mazurd in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Carte Blanche (White Label) Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Carte Blanche (White Label) Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Carte Blanche (White Label) Côtes du Rhône
The Carte Blanche (White Label) Côtes du Rhône of Winery Mazurd matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of authentic bolognese sauce (ragù di carne), crusted lamb fillets with sweet spices or duck parmentier with ceps.
Details and technical informations about Winery Mazurd's Carte Blanche (White Label) Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Furmint
Furmint is a very old Hungarian grape variety. It arrived in France in the 1800s. The bunches of Furmint are of medium size. They are compact and cylindrical. The berries are also of medium size. They are either short elliptical or rounded. Their thick skin changes from greenish white to reddish once the fruit is mature. This grape variety is known throughout the world for being part of the composition of the Hungarian Tokaj vintage. Robust, rich in alcohol and acidity, it needs light soil and a warm, dry climate to be fertile. It must also be pruned short and its budding takes place 7 days after the Chasselas. As for its maturity, it is of the second late period. This grape variety fears grey rot and erinosis. When vinified dry, Furmint produces a very fragrant, fine and highly alcoholic white wine.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Carte Blanche (White Label) Côtes du Rhône from Winery Mazurd are 2009, 2003, 2008, 2011 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Mazurd
The Winery Mazurd is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 29 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
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.
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: Thick
Said of a heavy, pasty wine lacking in finesse.
