Winery RochegudeRouge d.Sens 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 Rouge d.Sens Côtes du Rhône from the Winery Rochegude
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rouge d.Sens Côtes du Rhône of Winery Rochegude in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Rouge d.Sens Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Rouge d.Sens Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Rouge d.Sens Côtes du Rhône
The Rouge d.Sens Côtes du Rhône of Winery Rochegude matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of lomo saltado, lamb tagine with vegetables and preserved lemons or wild boar ragout with kriek.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rochegude's Rouge d.Sens Côtes du Rhône.
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
The best vintages of Rouge d.Sens Côtes du Rhône from Winery Rochegude are 2014, 2013
Informations about the Winery Rochegude
The Winery Rochegude is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 25 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: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
