Closeries des MoussisVirevolte
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Virevolte of Closeries des Moussis in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Virevolte
Pairings that work perfectly with Virevolte
Original food and wine pairings with Virevolte
The Virevolte of Closeries des Moussis matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of roast pork with pineapple, sauté of lamb with curry or baked pork chops.
Details and technical informations about Closeries des Moussis's Virevolte.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Virevolte from Closeries des Moussis are 2017, 2018, 2016, 2015
Informations about the Closeries des Moussis
The Closeries des Moussis is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Vin de Pays to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Severe
Said of a red wine that is generally young, very marked by tannins and astringent. See austere.
