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S.A.S. Vignobles Arbeau
South-west France France
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2004 Fronton AOC Château Coutinel "Elixir", South-west France, France

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Translate to English Etwas nussig-holzwürziger und leicht erdiger Duft nach eingemachten dunklen Beeren und etwas Zwetschgen mit leicht schokoladigen Tönen. Klare, geradlinige, eher kühle Frucht, erdige und nussig-holzige Töne, feines Tannin, gewisse Nachhaltigkeit, ganz leicht vegetabile Noten, im Hintergrund ein wenig Kakao, guter, relativ herber Abgang.

Best to drink: Bis 2016+. What our ratings mean

Last reviewed: 3 June, 2015
Type: Rotwein(Red wine)
Quantity: 0.75 L
Alcohol content: 12%
Bottle closure: Natural cork
Maturing: new Barrique
Varieties: Négrette 40%, Cabernet 30%, Syrah 30%
Registration number: VAr-L358
wein.plus rating: very good (85 WP)
Last reviewed: 21 February, 2009
Best to drink: Bis 2010+.
Editor note: Preserved cherries, red berries and some black berries on the nose, hint of chocolate, spicy oak. Tart and juicy on the palate, light spicy oak, medium-fine, harmonious tannins, some cool notes, quite fresh, very well balanced, light vegetal traces, good finish.

More about Négrette

The red grape variety originates from France. Synonyms are Albarín Frances, Cahors, Cap de More, Chalosse Noire, Couporel, Dégoûtant, Folle Noire, Morelet, Morillon, Mourrelet,...

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Often used but not unambiguous short name for the two red grape varieties Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. These are closely related (the parents of...

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The red grape variety originates from France. There are over 80 synonyms that testify to its great age and worldwide distribution. The most important from a historical perspective are...

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AOC area in the southwest wine region of France immediately west of the AOC area Gaillac. The name replaced the designation "Côtes du...

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The wine-growing areas of this large region (French: Sud-Ouest) are among the oldest in France. Geographically and also historically, it includes the entire area between the Massif...

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The Republic of France with its capital Paris covers 632,734 km². It is an intercontinental state in Western Europe with overseas territories. The national territory is located on all...

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