Winery OgierComte de Raybois Crozes-Hermitage
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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Comte de Raybois Crozes-Hermitage from the Winery Ogier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Comte de Raybois Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Ogier in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Comte de Raybois Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Ogier in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Comte de Raybois Crozes-Hermitage
Pairings that work perfectly with Comte de Raybois Crozes-Hermitage
Original food and wine pairings with Comte de Raybois Crozes-Hermitage
The Comte de Raybois Crozes-Hermitage of Winery Ogier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of family potluck, grandma melanie's cassoulet or rabbit à la lorientaise.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ogier's Comte de Raybois Crozes-Hermitage.
Discover the grape variety: Counoise
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Comte de Raybois Crozes-Hermitage from Winery Ogier are 2011, 2012, 2009, 2013 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Ogier
The Winery Ogier is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 153 wines for sale in the of Crozes-Hermitage to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Crozes-Hermitage
The wine region of Crozes-Hermitage is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Combier or the Domaine M. Chapoutier produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Crozes-Hermitage are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
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.
The word of the wine: Second fermentation
In the making of champagne, fermentation of the base wine to which is added the liqueur de tirage and which takes place in the bottle. This second fermentation produces the carbon dioxide, and therefore the bubbles that make up the effervescence of the wine.
