Winery Terroirs Vivants - Jacques FrelinContreforts du Delta 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 Contreforts du Delta Côtes du Rhône from the Winery Terroirs Vivants - Jacques Frelin
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Contreforts du Delta Côtes du Rhône of Winery Terroirs Vivants - Jacques Frelin in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Contreforts du Delta Côtes du Rhône
Pairings that work perfectly with Contreforts du Delta Côtes du Rhône
Original food and wine pairings with Contreforts du Delta Côtes du Rhône
The Contreforts du Delta Côtes du Rhône of Winery Terroirs Vivants - Jacques Frelin matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey or duck fillets with honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Terroirs Vivants - Jacques Frelin's Contreforts du Delta Côtes du Rhône.
Discover the grape variety: Muscat rge de Madère
A very old variety of table grape that is now almost extinct. It can still be found in Italy, Portugal, Romania, Moldavia, ... in France, it can only be found among amateur gardeners and/or collectors. It is given as originating from Portugal, others from Romania. D.N.A. analyses carried out in 2007 allow us to confirm that it is indeed a natural intraspecific cross between the muscat à petits grains blancs and the sciaccarello or mammolo nero.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Contreforts du Delta Côtes du Rhône from Winery Terroirs Vivants - Jacques Frelin are 2017, 2015, 2016
Informations about the Winery Terroirs Vivants - Jacques Frelin
The Winery Terroirs Vivants - Jacques Frelin is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 86 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
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Beaucastel or the Chateau de Fonsalette produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône 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 often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, red plum or sour cherry and sometimes also flavors of truffle, juniper or clove.
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: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
