Domaine du SéminaireCôtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Valréas'
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 Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Valréas' from the Domaine du Séminaire
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Valréas' of Domaine du Séminaire in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Valréas' of Domaine du Séminaire in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earthy or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black cherries, plum or leather.
Food and wine pairings with Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Valréas'
Pairings that work perfectly with Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Valréas'
Original food and wine pairings with Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Valréas'
The Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Valréas' of Domaine du Séminaire matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, lamb stew with melting peppers or ramen (noodle) soup.
Details and technical informations about Domaine du Séminaire's Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Valréas'.
Discover the grape variety: Petit brun
The petit brun is a black grape variety that is becoming rarer. It is found particularly in Provence, where it is one of the many other grape varieties that make up the reputation of this region. It is probably of Italian origin and is used to make the best red wines. It is known as "brun des Hautes Alpes". In order to be more productive, the vine needs to be pruned short and develops perfectly when it is well exposed. In France, Petit Brun is one of the secondary grape varieties used in the Palette appellations. The AOC Palette is considered the oldest in Provence. The wine made from petit brun is a dark red, particularly tannic. It gives off aromas of undergrowth and a floral scent. In the wines of Château Crémade, the petit brun gives them an exceptional subtlety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Valréas' from Domaine du Séminaire are 2009, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Domaine du Séminaire
The Domaine du Séminaire is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Valréas' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Valréas'
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Valréas' is located in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Clos Bellane or the Domaine La Décelle produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Valréas' 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-Villages 'Valréas' often reveals types of flavors of cherry, melon or butter and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, lemon or pear.
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: Grey (wine)
Wine obtained by vinifying white grapes with coloured skin (black or grey), by direct pressing, without maceration. It is a rosé with very little colour.
