Vignobles Rocher-Cap de RiveSaint-André Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Saint-André Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion
Pairings that work perfectly with Saint-André Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion
Original food and wine pairings with Saint-André Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion
The Saint-André Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion of Vignobles Rocher-Cap de Rive matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of rosbeef casserole mamie, meatballs catalan style or duck leg confit in cider.
Details and technical informations about Vignobles Rocher-Cap de Rive's Saint-André Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Informations about the Vignobles Rocher-Cap de Rive
The Vignobles Rocher-Cap de Rive is one of wineries to follow in Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion.. It offers 34 wines for sale in the of Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion
Smallest appellation in the Libournais (200 ha, 24 producers) on the right bank of the Dordogne adjacent to the Saint-Émilion plateau. Merlot dominant (75%), rounded and silky, with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep purple, intense nose of ripe red fruits, plum, gentle spices and cedar notes at maturity. Silky palate with fine tannins and fruity depth.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Powdery mildew
Disease of the vine due to a fungus. Less dreadful than mildew, it only attacks the surface of the green parts. Sulphur has long been the best remedy.
