Winery Michel BernardLa Réserve des Pontifes Côtes du Rhône

Red wine of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley of France

3.9

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The La Réserve des Pontifes Côtes du Rhône of Winery Michel Bernard is a red wine from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley.
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 La Réserve des Pontifes Côtes du Rhône from the Winery Michel Bernard

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the La Réserve des Pontifes Côtes du Rhône of Winery Michel Bernard in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with La Réserve des Pontifes Côtes du Rhône

Pairings that work perfectly with La Réserve des Pontifes Côtes du Rhône

Original food and wine pairings with La Réserve des Pontifes Côtes du Rhône

The La Réserve des Pontifes Côtes du Rhône of Winery Michel Bernard matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tunisian molokheya, lamb chops marinated with herbs or cassoulet of yesteryear.

Details and technical informations about Winery Michel Bernard's La Réserve des Pontifes Côtes du Rhône.

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Winery Michel Bernard

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Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sylvaner

The sylvaner is grown mainly in Germany and Alsace. The buds are somewhat cottony and the young leaves are green. The same applies to the ribbed branches. Once mature, the dominant colour is golden-green and small elliptical berries with small to medium-sized bunches can be seen. The ripe fruit is then adorned by five-lobed leaves. This variety is susceptible to chlorosis, gray mold, powdery mildew and mildew. It is also sensitive to frost and wind because of its long branches. It can be grown in any kind of soil, although it prefers stony, sandy and light soils. It is indeed moderately acidic and offers a complex set of aromas such as bitter almond, fruity and floral background. The taste has an excellent mixture of honey and candied or dried fruits.

Informations about the Winery Michel Bernard

The winery offers 52 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.

It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Côtes-du-Rhône in the region of Rhone Valley

The Winery Michel Bernard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 50 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 150000 of of France wines

In the top 8000 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines

In the top 300000 of red wines

In the top 450000 wines of the world

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.

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