Winery Val de CombresLes Quilles de Joie Lubéron
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.
The Les Quilles de Joie Lubéron of the Winery Val de Combres is in the top 50 of wines of Luberon.
Taste structure of the Les Quilles de Joie Lubéron from the Winery Val de Combres
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Les Quilles de Joie Lubéron of Winery Val de Combres 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 Les Quilles de Joie Lubéron of Winery Val de Combres in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cranberry, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Les Quilles de Joie Lubéron
Pairings that work perfectly with Les Quilles de Joie Lubéron
Original food and wine pairings with Les Quilles de Joie Lubéron
The Les Quilles de Joie Lubéron of Winery Val de Combres matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), 7 o'clock leg of lamb or deer jig.
Details and technical informations about Winery Val de Combres's Les Quilles de Joie Lubéron.
Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui
Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Les Quilles de Joie Lubéron from Winery Val de Combres are 2016, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Val de Combres
The Winery Val de Combres is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Luberon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Luberon
The wine region of Luberon is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marrenon or the Maison Williams Chase produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Luberon are Mourvèdre, Vermentino and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Luberon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cinnamon or cassis and sometimes also flavors of dark chocolate, jam or coffee.
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: Fade in
Said of a wine whose different elements are perceived in the mouth in a pleasant and harmonious way.
