Domaine des NuguesQuintessence du Gamay
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or veal.
Taste structure of the Quintessence du Gamay from the Domaine des Nugues
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Quintessence du Gamay of Domaine des Nugues in the region of Beaujolais is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Quintessence du Gamay of Domaine des Nugues in the region of Beaujolais often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Quintessence du Gamay
Pairings that work perfectly with Quintessence du Gamay
Original food and wine pairings with Quintessence du Gamay
The Quintessence du Gamay of Domaine des Nugues matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or poultry such as recipes of old-fashioned pork roll, stuffed tomatoes or chicken curry with coconut milk and cashew nuts.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Nugues's Quintessence du Gamay.
Discover the grape variety: Gamay noir
Light, juicy reds, low in tannins with crunchy freshness, showing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, banana (from carbonic maceration) and peony. Easy-drinking style of Beaujolais Nouveau, more structured and mineral on the granites of the ten crus (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly). Also in Touraine, Auvergne and Swiss Romande. A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Quintessence du Gamay from Domaine des Nugues are 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010 and 0.
Informations about the Domaine des Nugues
The Domaine des Nugues is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 48 wines for sale in the of Beaujolais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Beaujolais
Kingdom of Gamay (98% of the vineyard): fruity, accessible reds with signature notes of cherry, raspberry, banana (carbonic maceration), violet and sweet spices, supple tannins and juicy acidity. From festive Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday of November) to the 10 more structured, age-worthy Crus: deep earthy Morgon, sturdy Moulin-à-Vent, floral Fleurie, crunchy Brouilly. Some lively Chardonnay. 12,000 ha south of Burgundy, granitic soils.
The word of the wine: Mouth
The mouth is the third stage of wine tasting after the eye and nose. In the mouth, the taster identifies the aromas through the retronasal route, the flavours and the texture. It is in the mouth that the overall balance of the wine is apprehended.
