Tasting notes
Body · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickHerb lamb fillet with tomato salad
Savory meat and the aroma of fresh herbs collide and together enhance the wine's ripe fruitiness and mild spice, while the acidity of the tomatoes cleanses the palate.
- Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Pepper-Tomato Gremolata and Polenta
Savoury lamb meatballs with warm spices and a zesty tomato gremolata complement the wine’s spicy fruit, while creamy polenta tames the wine’s full body and firm structure.
- Roasted Pork Leg with Sweet Chili Sauce and Rustic Mash
Roasted meats with a slightly caramelized sauce complement the wine's full body and tannins; the mash smooths the texture, while the chili enhances the fruit notes and alcohol warmth.
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- Confit leg of lamb with Herbes de Provence
Slow-cooked meat, herbs, and a rich jus that complement the generous body and tannins; the aromatics enhance the fruitiness and light oak notes of the wine.
- Herb-Crusted Roast Lamb with Garlic Jus
Rich roasted lamb with a fragrant herb crust and reduced garlic jus highlights the wine’s full body and ripe fruit while tannins cut through the meat’s richness.
- Braised Beef Cheeks with Red Wine Sauce
Tender, slow-braised beef cheeks with a concentrated sauce balance the full body and moderate tannins; rich texture and savory notes complement the fruit notes.
Storage potential between 3 and 10 years
Currently drink vintages 2016 to 2023
Serve between 14°C and 18°C
Common varieties
Alicante Bouschet
Alicante Bouschet is a red grape variety created by crossing Petit Bouschet and Grenache. It is often used to produce red wines that are rich in color and tannins.