Domaine DescombeCostières-de-Nîmes Rouge
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 Costières-de-Nîmes Rouge from the Domaine Descombe
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Costières-de-Nîmes Rouge of Domaine Descombe in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Costières-de-Nîmes Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Costières-de-Nîmes Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Costières-de-Nîmes Rouge
The Costières-de-Nîmes Rouge of Domaine Descombe matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef coarse salt, traditional tagine (morocco) or duck aiguillettes with basalmic.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Descombe's Costières-de-Nîmes Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Aragonez
Full-bodied, deeply coloured reds with a dark ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, cassis), plum, tobacco, leather, spice and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential and a distinctly Iberian character. The pillar of great Alentejo DOC reds, present in Douro DOC and a component of Port. The Portuguese synonym for Tempranillo, the iconic Iberian black grape grown throughout southern Portugal.
Informations about the Domaine Descombe
The Domaine Descombe is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 115 wines for sale in the of Costières-de-Nîmes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Costières-de-Nîmes
A link between the southern Rhône and the Languedoc (the Rhône's southern tip, Gard): signature Syrah-Grenache reign in reds (≥50%) — fruity and structured with ripe black fruit (blackberry, blueberry), cherry, raspberry, plum, mirabelle and a spicy touch, supple tannins and a fresh finish. Dense Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsault complement, Marselan a modern touch. Lively rosés. Ample whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Texture
In tasting, the equivalent of touch. It is the set of tactile sensations perceived by the mucous membranes of the mouth: silky, velvety, sticky, fatty, astringent, pasty, etc.
