Les Couversets Châteauneuf du Pape AOC - Vignobles Famille Quiot

Les Couversets Châteauneuf du Pape AOC - Vignobles Famille QuiotThe Les Couversets Châteauneuf du Pape from Vignobles Famille Quiot in Rhône presents a dense, bright red color in the glass. Held slightly tilted, there is a transition of color at the edges of this barrel-aged wine towards garnet red. Swirling the glass reveals high density and fullness in this red wine, shown by distinct church-window legs at the edge of the glass. The first nose of the Les Couversets Châteauneuf du Pape offers notes of blueberry, blackberry, currant, and sour cherry. The fruity components of the bouquet are complemented by notes from barrel aging, such as blueberry, toasted wood, and licorice. This French wine impresses with its straightforwardly dry flavor profile. It was bottled with 5.7 grams of residual sugar. This is a true quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler varieties, and this French wine delights with its finest balance despite its dryness. Aroma does not necessarily require residual sugar. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully velvety. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, the Les Couversets Châteauneuf du Pape caresses the palate with a pleasing sensation, without lacking juicy liveliness. The finish of this matured red wine from the Rhône region, specifically from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, ultimately captivates with a beautiful aftertaste. Vinification of the Les Couversets Châteauneuf du Pape by Vignobles Famille Quiot The basis for the powerful Les Couversets Châteauneuf du Pape from Rhône consists of grapes from the varietals Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah. After hand harvesting, the grapes are promptly brought to the winery. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation takes place in large oak barrels at controlled temperatures. After this process, the powerful Les Couversets Châteauneuf du Pape is aged for several months in oak barrels. Food Recommendation for the Les Couversets Châteauneuf du Pape by Vignobles Famille Quiot This French red wine pairs perfectly with a wide range of exquisite dishes, but is also a pleasure when enjoyed solo.