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 american style beef marinade, pasta carbonara or shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Schistes's Illico Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Marselan
Supple, fruity reds with a deep robe and melted tannins, featuring aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, violet, soft spices and garrigue notes. Good consistency and short-to-medium ageing capacity. Made in blends and as a single variety in Languedoc-Roussillon (IGP Pays d'Oc) and exported massively to China where it has become an emblematic quality signature. Also in Brazil and Argentina. A Cabernet Sauvignon × Grenache cross created in 1961 by Paul Truel in Montpellier.
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
Expressive Roussillon heartland: signature Grenache Noir as the red king — fleshy and sunny with notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, garrigue, spices and a peppery touch, round tannins and generous alcohol on schist. Deep Syrah, dense Carignan and Mourvèdre as support. Grenache Gris/Blanc, Macabeu and Vermentino in round whites (fennel, citrus, flowers). Aromatic Muscats.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Frank
Said of a wine that is open and delivers itself immediately, and whose clarity excludes any defect.
