Château Virgile - Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes

Château VirgileCuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes

3.9
Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes of Château Virgile is a red wine from the region of Costières-de-Nîmes of Rhone Valley.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes of the Château Virgile is in the top 5 of wines of Costières-de-Nîmes.

Taste structure of the Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes from the Château Virgile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes of Château Virgile in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes of Château Virgile in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, vanilla or chocolate.

Food and wine pairings with Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes

Pairings that work perfectly with Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes

Original food and wine pairings with Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes

The Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes of Château Virgile matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of couscous without couscous maker, lamb in spicy sauce or conejo al ajillo (spain).

Details and technical informations about Château Virgile's Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Criolla grande

Light reds with a pale ruby robe, soft tannins, and an airy palate, with simple aromas of red fruits (cherry, strawberry) and floral notes. Accessible, easy-drinking profile. Grown mainly in Mendoza, contributing to Argentine table wines and economical blends. An Argentine black variety descended from grapes brought by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century, vigorous and productive.

Last vintages of this wine

Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes - 2018
In the top 5 of of Costières-de-Nîmes wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes - 2017
In the top 5 of of Costières-de-Nîmes wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes - 2016
In the top 5 of of Costières-de-Nîmes wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes - 2015
In the top 5 of of Costières-de-Nîmes wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes - 2014
In the top 5 of of Costières-de-Nîmes wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes - 2013
In the top 5 of of Costières-de-Nîmes wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes - 2012
In the top 5 of of Costières-de-Nîmes wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Cuvée l 'Enéide Élevé en Fût de Chêne Costières-de-Nîmes from Château Virgile are 2016, 2004, 2018, 2012 and 2015.

Informations about the Château Virgile

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Costières-de-Nîmes in the region of Rhone Valley

The Château Virgile is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Costières-de-Nîmes to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 15000 of of France wines
In the top 3 of of Costières-de-Nîmes wines
In the top 30000 of red wines
In the top 40000 wines of the world

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: Musky

Characteristic of the musk smell.

Other wines of Château Virgile

See all wines from Château Virgile

Other wines of Costières-de-Nîmes

See the best wines from of Costières-de-Nîmes

Other similar red wines

See the best red wines of Costières-de-Nîmes