Domaine de MénardCôtes de Gascogne Rubis De Gascogne
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Côtes de Gascogne Rubis De Gascogne of the Domaine de Ménard is in the top 40 of wines of Côtes de Gascogne.
Food and wine pairings with Côtes de Gascogne Rubis De Gascogne
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes de Gascogne Rubis De Gascogne
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes de Gascogne Rubis De Gascogne
The Côtes de Gascogne Rubis De Gascogne of Domaine de Ménard matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, lamb tagine with honey and dried fruits or aiguillette of duck with honey.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Ménard's Côtes de Gascogne Rubis De Gascogne.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Côtes de Gascogne Rubis De Gascogne from Domaine de Ménard are 2017, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2015.
Informations about the Domaine de Ménard
The Domaine de Ménard is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Gascogne to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Gascogne
Reference for accessible dry whites of the South-West: signature Colombard as white king — lively and aromatic with notes of lemon, grapefruit, mango, passion fruit, white flowers and a touch of green citrus, brisk acidity and moderate alcohol (9-11%) — a gourmet aperitif. Straight Ugni Blanc in the blend, more floral Sauvignon and rounder Gros Manseng as complements. A few honeyed sweet wines. Vast Gers IGP (Armagnac), oceanic climate, clay-limestone soils.
The wine region of Comté Tolosan
IGP covering all of southwest France across 12 departments, a broad and accessible palette. On the Garonne right bank, supple reds dominate: signature Merlot with signature notes of plum, ripe cherry, cocoa and a herbaceous touch, round tannins. Firm Cabernet, spicy Syrah, tannic local Tannat. Left bank for whites: vivid Colombard and Gros Manseng (citrus, grapefruit, exotic fruits), aromatic Sauvignon.
The word of the wine: Hairy Grenache
See lledoner pelut.
