Cochon Volant Corbières Rouge Aop - Caraguilhes

The Cochon Volant Corbières Rouge AOP from Caraguilhes in Languedoc displays a bright, purple-red color when swirled in the glass. In the glass, this red wine from Caraguilhes presents aromas of mulberries, blackberries, blackcurrants and blueberries, complemented by additional fruity nuances. This wine captivates with its elegantly dry flavor profile. It was bottled with exceptionally little residual sugar. As one would naturally expect from a wine at this elevated entry-level price point, this French wine delights, despite all its dryness, with the finest balance. Aroma does not necessarily require a lot of residual sugar. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced red wine presents itself as wonderfully silky. Thanks to its moderate acidity, Cochon Volant Corbières Rouge AOP caresses the palate with a pleasing mouthfeel without sacrificing freshness. On the finish, this youthful red wine from the Languedoc wine-growing region finally impresses with a beautiful length. Once again, hints of blackcurrant and blueberry appear.

Vinification of Cochon Volant Corbières Rouge AOP from Caraguilhes

The foundation for the first-class and wonderfully balanced Cochon Volant Corbières Rouge AOP cuvée from Caraguilhes is Carignan, Grenache and Syrah grapes. After the grape harvest, the grapes are quickly brought to the winery. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by maturation on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally racked. After the wine is finished, Cochon Volant Corbières Rouge AOP is carefully harmonized.

Food recommendation for Caraguilhes Cochon Volant Corbières Rouge AOP

Enjoy this organic red wine from France best at a temperature of 15–18°C as an accompanying wine to goose breast with ginger red cabbage and marjoram, boeuf bourguignon or braised chicken in red wine.

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