Winery Rhonéa - A l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône

Winery RhonéaA l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The A l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône of Winery Rhonéa is a red wine from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley.
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 A l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône of the Winery Rhonéa is in the top 90 of wines of Côtes-du-Rhône.

Taste structure of the A l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône from the Winery Rhonéa

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the A l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône of Winery Rhonéa in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Details and technical informations about Winery Rhonéa's A l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

A l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône - 2017
In the top 90 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
A l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône - 2016
In the top 90 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.911110
A l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône - 2014
In the top 90 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.211100
A l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône - 2013
In the top 90 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.111100
A l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône - 2012
In the top 90 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
A l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône - 2011
In the top 90 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.211100
A l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône - 2010
In the top 90 of of Côtes-du-Rhône wines
Average rating: 3.311100

The best vintages of A l'Ombre des Fontaines Côtes du Rhône from Winery Rhonéa are 2016, 2017, 2012, 2010 and 2014.

Informations about the Winery Rhonéa

The winery offers 82 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
This winery is part of the Rhonéa.
It is in the top 25 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Côtes-du-Rhône in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Winery Rhonéa is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 116 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône to come and discover on site or to buy online.

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In the top 60000 of of France wines
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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.

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The word of the wine: Maceration

Prolonged contact and exchange between the juice and the grape solids, especially the skin. Not to be confused with the time of fermentation, which follows maceration. The juice becomes loaded with colouring matter and tannins, and acquires aromas. For a rosé, the maceration is short so that the colour does not "rise" too much. For white wines too, a "pellicular maceration" can be practised, which allows the wine to acquire more fat.

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