Ortas - Cave de RasteauL'Estellan Gigondas
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.
The L'Estellan Gigondas of the Ortas - Cave de Rasteau is in the top 60 of wines of Gigondas.
Taste structure of the L'Estellan Gigondas from the Ortas - Cave de Rasteau
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the L'Estellan Gigondas of Ortas - Cave de Rasteau 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 L'Estellan Gigondas of Ortas - Cave de Rasteau in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with L'Estellan Gigondas
Pairings that work perfectly with L'Estellan Gigondas
Original food and wine pairings with L'Estellan Gigondas
The L'Estellan Gigondas of Ortas - Cave de Rasteau matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of greek moussaka, osso bucco of lamb or veal blanquette à l'ancienne.
Details and technical informations about Ortas - Cave de Rasteau's L'Estellan Gigondas.
Discover the grape variety: Isa
Crossing obtained in 1964 between the gloria hungariae or glory of Hungary (Hungarian millennium X muscatel Thalloczy Lajos) by the cardinal. The Isa is registered since 1996 in the Official Catalogue of table grape varieties list A1.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of L'Estellan Gigondas from Ortas - Cave de Rasteau are 2012, 2014, 2011
Informations about the Ortas - Cave de Rasteau
The Ortas - Cave de Rasteau is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 85 wines for sale in the of Gigondas to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gigondas
The wine region of Gigondas is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Saint Cosme or the Domaine la Bouissiere produce mainly wines red, pink and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gigondas are Mourvèdre, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gigondas often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, butter or baking spice and sometimes also flavors of bay leaf, star anise or pomegranate.
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: Primeur (purchase in)
Purchase made shortly after the harvest and before the wine is ready for consumption.
