Winery Vellas NicolasVieilles Vignes Borie des Fontans
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, veal or pasta.
The Vieilles Vignes Borie des Fontans of the Winery Vellas Nicolas is in the top 30 of wines of Pic-Saint-Loup.
Taste structure of the Vieilles Vignes Borie des Fontans from the Winery Vellas Nicolas
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Borie des Fontans of Winery Vellas Nicolas in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Borie des Fontans
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Borie des Fontans
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Borie des Fontans
The Vieilles Vignes Borie des Fontans of Winery Vellas Nicolas matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, ham and cheese macaroni gratin or roast veal orloff.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vellas Nicolas's Vieilles Vignes Borie des Fontans.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Borie des Fontans from Winery Vellas Nicolas are 2015, 2014, 2013, 2016 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Vellas Nicolas
The Winery Vellas Nicolas is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Pic-Saint-Loup to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Pic-Saint-Loup
Languedoc flagship AOC north of Montpellier, shaded by its emblematic peak: signature Syrah as king red (≥50%) with Grenache and Mourvèdre — deep robe with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry, violet, garrigue, liquorice and spices, fine tannins and signature mineral freshness from altitude, long finish. Fresh, moreish rosés as backup. Autonomous AOC since 2017 (~1,200 ha), garrigue limestone terroirs, Mediterranean climate tempered by cool nights.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Tense
Said of a lively and nervous wine.
