Domaine Rouge-Bleu - Mistral

Domaine Rouge-BleuMistral

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Mistral of Domaine Rouge-Bleu is a red wine from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages of Rhone Valley.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Mourvèdre and the Roussanne.
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 Mistral from the Domaine Rouge-Bleu

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Mistral of Domaine Rouge-Bleu in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

earthy, mushroom

Wine with oak taste

oak

Wine with spices taste

pepper

On the nose the Mistral of Domaine Rouge-Bleu in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, leather or pepper.

Details and technical informations about Domaine Rouge-Bleu's Mistral.

Winemaker
Jean-Marc Espinasse
Grape varieties
Natural
Yes
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
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

Mistral - 2016
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Mistral - 2015
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Mistral - 2014
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines
Average rating: 411110
Mistral - 2013
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Mistral - 2012
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Mistral - 2011
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Mistral - 2010
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Mistral from Domaine Rouge-Bleu are 2007, 2014, 2009, 2016 and 2015.

Informations about the Domaine Rouge-Bleu

The winery offers 7 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Domaine Rouge-Bleu is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 20000 of of France wines
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The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages

The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages is located in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Richaud or the Domaine Rotem & Mounir Saouma produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages often reveals types of flavors of cherry, anise or orange blossom and sometimes also flavors of almonds, lemon or apricot.


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: Chaptalization

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