Winery Olivier & LafontVignes de Fer Côtes-du-Rhône
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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Vignes de Fer Côtes-du-Rhône from the Winery Olivier & Lafont
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vignes de Fer Côtes-du-Rhône of Winery Olivier & Lafont 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 Vignes de Fer Côtes-du-Rhône of Winery Olivier & Lafont in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earthy, leather or dark fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vignes de Fer Côtes-du-Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Vignes de Fer Côtes-du-Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Vignes de Fer Côtes-du-Rhône
The Vignes de Fer Côtes-du-Rhône of Winery Olivier & Lafont matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, blanquette of lamb or medallions of monkfish with citrus fruits.
Details and technical informations about Winery Olivier & Lafont's Vignes de Fer Côtes-du-Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Corvinone
Structured, intense reds with a deep robe and firm tannins, featuring aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, spices and balsamic notes. Highly suited to drying thanks to its large thick-skinned berries, developing candied fruit and chocolate nuances at concentration. A fully recognised pillar of the great Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG and Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG. Native Venetian grape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vignes de Fer Côtes-du-Rhône from Winery Olivier & Lafont are 2015, 2016, 2017
Informations about the Winery Olivier & Lafont
The Winery Olivier & Lafont is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Amber
(1) A colour close to amber, sometimes taken on by white wines aged for a long time, or by oxidising prematurely. (2) A term used on the label to designate white Rivesaltes aged for at least thirty months in an oxidizing environment.
