Winery Xavier VignonFondation de la Mer
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 Fondation de la Mer from the Winery Xavier Vignon
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fondation de la Mer of Winery Xavier Vignon in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Fondation de la Mer
Pairings that work perfectly with Fondation de la Mer
Original food and wine pairings with Fondation de la Mer
The Fondation de la Mer of Winery Xavier Vignon matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stuffed zucchini, couscous without couscous maker or rabbit, cabbage, bacon.
Details and technical informations about Winery Xavier Vignon's Fondation de la Mer.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fondation de la Mer from Winery Xavier Vignon are 2016, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Xavier Vignon
The Winery Xavier Vignon is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 103 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages
The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages is located in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Richaud or the Domaine Rotem & Mounir Saouma produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages often reveals types of flavors of cherry, anise or orange blossom and sometimes also flavors of almonds, lemon or apricot.
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: Breeding
It can last for several years. The bottles are stacked in the cellars and waited for the light and heat. The yeasts gradually give the wine compounds that enrich it. A long maturation is a guarantee of quality.
