Winery Terres d'AvignonDomaine de La Croisette 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 Domaine de La Croisette Côtes du Rhône from the Winery Terres d'Avignon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Domaine de La Croisette Côtes du Rhône of Winery Terres d'Avignon in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Domaine de La Croisette Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Domaine de La Croisette Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Domaine de La Croisette Côtes du Rhône
The Domaine de La Croisette Côtes du Rhône of Winery Terres d'Avignon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue in hot pickle sauce, braised lamb with peppers or venison stew to be prepared the day before.
Details and technical informations about Winery Terres d'Avignon's Domaine de La Croisette Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Morio-Muskat
Aromatic, muscat-scented whites to drink young, with a pale golden robe and an ample palate, with intensely muscat signature aromas, white flowers (elderflower), citrus and floral notes despite the absence of Muscat in its genetics. Also as sweet wines. Grown in Germany and Austria for accessible aromatic sweet and medium-dry whites. White variety obtained in 1928 by Peter Morio at Geilweilerhof (silvaner × pinot blanc).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Domaine de La Croisette Côtes du Rhône from Winery Terres d'Avignon are 2016, 2010, 2012, 2011
Informations about the Winery Terres d'Avignon
The Winery Terres d'Avignon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 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
Accessible reference for Mediterranean reds: dominant Grenache as king (≥50% in the south) - supple and fruity with notes of cherry, strawberry, garrigue, pepper and a touch of sweet spices, round tannins. Fleshy Syrah (blackcurrant, violet, black pepper), dense Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Carignan in support. In the north, racy, deep Syrah solo. Generous rosés and floral whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Viognier).
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Trimming
A vineyard operation consisting of pruning the upper part of the branches after lifting, either manually or using a trimming machine attached to a high-clearance tractor.
