Winery Yves CheronLa Grand Comtadine Vacqueyras
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 La Grand Comtadine Vacqueyras from the Winery Yves Cheron
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the La Grand Comtadine Vacqueyras of Winery Yves Cheron in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the La Grand Comtadine Vacqueyras of Winery Yves Cheron in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of plum, cassis or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with La Grand Comtadine Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with La Grand Comtadine Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with La Grand Comtadine Vacqueyras
The La Grand Comtadine Vacqueyras of Winery Yves Cheron matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of caramelized beef with onions, lamb shoulder confit or paella valenciana (without seafood).
Details and technical informations about Winery Yves Cheron's La Grand Comtadine Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Muska noir
Light, fruity reds with a pale ruby robe, soft tannins, and an airy palate with moderate acidity, offering understated red-fruit aromas. A discreet, rustic Provençal profile. Nearly extinct, preserved in INRAE varietal collections for its heritage value, it bears witness to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of southern France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Grand Comtadine Vacqueyras from Winery Yves Cheron are 2015, 2010, 2016, 2017 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Yves Cheron
The Winery Yves Cheron is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vacqueyras
Southern Rhône cru neighbouring Gigondas: signature Grenache as king red (≥50%) with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault - fleshy and spicy with notes of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry), garrigue, kirsch, liquorice, pepper and a balsamic touch, firm tannins and a long finish (14-15°), between the power of Gigondas and the elegance of Châteauneuf. Lively rosés and ample whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne). AOC (1990), ~1,450 ha, stony and sandy soils.
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: Venaison
Applied to the bouquet of a wine reminiscent of the smell of big game.
