Domaine MonplezyCanon Huppé Côtes de Thongue
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 Canon Huppé Côtes de Thongue from the Domaine Monplezy
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Canon Huppé Côtes de Thongue of Domaine Monplezy in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Canon Huppé Côtes de Thongue
Pairings that work perfectly with Canon Huppé Côtes de Thongue
Original food and wine pairings with Canon Huppé Côtes de Thongue
The Canon Huppé Côtes de Thongue of Domaine Monplezy matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of slow-cooked fillet of beef, pasta with arrabiata or old-fashioned pork roll.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Monplezy's Canon Huppé Côtes de Thongue.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Cortis
Interspecific cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Solaris (Merzling x Geisenheim 6493 (Zarya Severa x Muscat Ottonel)) made in 1982 by Norbert Becker of the Freiburg Research Institute in Germany. It has the particularity of having only one gene for resistance to mildew and powdery mildew. It can be found in the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, etc., but is still little known in France. Note that Cabernet-Carol has the same parents.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Canon Huppé Côtes de Thongue from Domaine Monplezy are 2018, 2017, 2015, 2016
Informations about the Domaine Monplezy
The Domaine Monplezy is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Thongue to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Thongue
The wine region of Côtes de Thongue is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de l'Arjolle or the Domaine de l'Arjolle produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Thongue are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Thongue often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, black cherries or asparagus and sometimes also flavors of green apple, peach or pineapple.
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: Côte des Bar
This is the name given to the vineyards of the Aube, which are closer to Burgundy, and some of the wines produced here bear witness to this proximity. The pinot noir dominates, the meunier is practically absent. Two crus have become references: Riceys, where a rosé without bubbles is also produced, and Montgueux near Troyes, renowned for its Chardonnay.
