Domaine des SchistesIllico Rouge
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Marselan and the Merlot.
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 Illico Rouge from the Domaine des Schistes
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Illico Rouge of Domaine des Schistes in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Illico Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Illico Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Illico Rouge
The Illico Rouge of Domaine des Schistes matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of homemade italian lasagna, lasagne bolognaise (mascarpone) or veal escalope with marsala.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Schistes's Illico Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Marselan
Marselan noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). 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 large bunches and small grapes. Marselan noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Illico Rouge from Domaine des Schistes are 2018, 2015, 2017, 2016
Informations about the Domaine des Schistes
The Domaine des Schistes is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Côtes Catalanes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes Catalanes
The wine region of Côtes Catalanes is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de l'Ou or the Domaine Department 66 produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes Catalanes are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes Catalanes often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, saline or pink grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of watermelon, nectarine or wax.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
The word of the wine: Sarment
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