Château RicardelleVignelacroix 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, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Vignelacroix Rouge from the Château Ricardelle
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vignelacroix Rouge of Château Ricardelle in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vignelacroix Rouge of Château Ricardelle in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, minerality or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vignelacroix Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Vignelacroix Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Vignelacroix Rouge
The Vignelacroix Rouge of Château Ricardelle matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fast and, chinese soy and chicken noodles (wok style) or homemade marengo veal.
Details and technical informations about Château Ricardelle's Vignelacroix Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Terret Blanc
Lively, structured dry whites with a pale golden robe, a taut palate and preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers (hawthorn), green apple, Mediterranean herbs and saline notes. A refreshing, sun-drenched profile. A traditional component of Picpoul de Pinet AOC blends and Languedoc whites. The white-skinned mutation of Terret, an indigenous French variety from the Mediterranean Languedoc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vignelacroix Rouge from Château Ricardelle are 2017, 2016, 2008, 2018 and 2014.
Informations about the Château Ricardelle
The Château Ricardelle is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of La Clape to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of La Clape
AOC of maritime Languedoc on the eponymous massif near Narbonne (AOC 2015): Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah signatures in flagship reds (~80%) — deep with signature notes of black fruits, garrigue, balsamic spices. Historic Bourboulenc as flagship white (≥40%) — lively and mineral with signature notes of citrus, white flowers, saline and iodine finish. Grenache Blanc rounded (pear, peach). Sunny Mediterranean climate, limestone soils, signature maritime freshness.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Aging on lees
Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.
