Winery Philippe BorlaisTete du Rhone Cotes du Rhone Rouge
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 Tete du Rhone Cotes du Rhone Rouge from the Winery Philippe Borlais
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Tete du Rhone Cotes du Rhone Rouge of Winery Philippe Borlais in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Tete du Rhone Cotes du Rhone Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Tete du Rhone Cotes du Rhone Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Tete du Rhone Cotes du Rhone Rouge
The Tete du Rhone Cotes du Rhone Rouge of Winery Philippe Borlais matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables and madeira sauce, lamb and coconut curry, african style or old-fashioned venison stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery Philippe Borlais's Tete du Rhone Cotes du Rhone Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Jurançon
Jurançon white is a grape variety that originated in France (South West). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of medium size. The white Jurançon can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Tete du Rhone Cotes du Rhone Rouge from Winery Philippe Borlais are 2014
Informations about the Winery Philippe Borlais
The Winery Philippe Borlais is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 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
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Marsanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.
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: Water stress
Lack of water. Water stress blocks the vegetative cycle of the vine, which uses all available resources to maintain the integrity of the plant, thus blocking the ripening process of the grapes.
