Winery Thomas JullienSur le Caillou
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 Sur le Caillou from the Winery Thomas Jullien
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sur le Caillou of Winery Thomas Jullien in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Sur le Caillou
Pairings that work perfectly with Sur le Caillou
Original food and wine pairings with Sur le Caillou
The Sur le Caillou of Winery Thomas Jullien matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue in hot pickle sauce, leg of lamb with herb stuffing or roast duck in the oven.
Details and technical informations about Winery Thomas Jullien's Sur le Caillou.
Discover the grape variety: Narince
This grape variety is native to Turkey, where it is very well known and highly appreciated. In this country, it is very often grown at high altitudes. It is believed to be the result of a natural intraspecific cross between Dimrit Kara and Kalecik Karasi. Almost unknown in France, it is no more so in other wine-producing countries.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sur le Caillou from Winery Thomas Jullien are 2018, 2017
Informations about the Winery Thomas Jullien
The Winery Thomas Jullien is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Ventoux to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ventoux
The wine region of Ventoux is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Saint Jean du Barroux or the Château Unang produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ventoux are Mourvèdre, Clairette and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ventoux often reveals types of flavors of cherry, gooseberry or anise and sometimes also flavors of eucalyptus, tropical or pineapple.
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: Ovoids (tanks)
Egg-shaped vats used for wine making and maturing that favour the natural suspension of the lees thanks to the vortex movements, which give the wine more fat and fruity aromas.
