Encyclopédie des vins/Cépages rouges/Mourvèdre
Vin rougeValencia, Spain

Mourvèdre

Aussi connu sous le nom de: Monastrell (Spain), Mataro

A dark, tannic grape that adds structure, color, and earthy complexity to blends. It's the 'M' in GSM blends and produces powerful single-varietal wines in Bandol.

CorpsFull
AciditéMedium
TaninsHigh
DouceurDry
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Mourvèdre is one of the few grapes that can be grown near the sea without suffering from salt damage.

👃 Notes de dégustation

Saveurs principales

BlackberryPlumBlueberry

Saveurs secondaires

GameEarthLeatherBlack pepper

Arômes

VioletsThymeSmoked meat

🌍 Régions viticoles célèbres

Bandol

France
Single-varietal excellence

The benchmark, powerful rosé and red wines

Jumilla

Spain
Value and power

Old vines producing concentrated, affordable wines

Rhône Valley

France
Structural backbone

Essential blending partner in GSM

Paso Robles

USA
New World expression

Emerging Rhône varietals region

🍽️ Accords mets parfaits

Braised lamb
Wild boar
Cassoulet
Aged hard cheeses
Grilled game

🌡️ Guide de service

Température

16-18°C (61-65°F)

Type de verre

Large red wine glass

Carafer

1-2 hours

Potentiel de vieillissement

5-20 years for Bandol

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