Tasting notes
Body, Tannins · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickBeef Daube with Mushrooms and Reduced Jus
A rich and tannic stew that matches the wine's structure: the reduction concentrates the fruit and the jus refines the tannins, creating a warm balance of body and aromas.
- Herb 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.
- Roast leg of lamb with rosemary and reduced jus
The richness of the leg of lamb and the reduced jus complement the powerful tannins and full body, while the herbs highlight the wine's acidic freshness and woody notes.
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- 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.
- 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.
Storage potential between 5 and 15 years
Currently drink vintages 2011 to 2021
Serve between 16°C and 18°C
Common varieties
Mourvèdre
A bold red grape variety producing full-bodied wines with aromas of dark fruits, herbs, and licorice.
Grenache
A versatile red grape variety producing fruity and spicy wines with notes of red berries and Mediterranean herbs.