In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, raspberry, garrigue, warm spice
Palate: red fruit, wild herbs, soft tannin, fresh
Grand Cres' estate Corbieres red - a Grenache-Syrah-Cinsault blend (the Cuvee Senior in some sources); bright Mediterranean red with garrigue lift.
What it pairs with
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Grilled merguez
The wine's spice and red-fruit lift match grilled merguez. -
Daube of beef
Mid-weight Corbieres pairs with the slow-braised Provencal classic. -
Charcuterie
Grenache-led red and Languedoc charcuterie is a natural match.
History
The estate Corbieres red of Domaine du Grand Cres - a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault - was developed alongside the flagship Cuvee Majeure as the everyday face of the domaine.
- 1989 — Herve Leferrer founds the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine du Grand Cres
- Grapes
- Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault
- Classification
- AOC Corbieres
- Oak
- concrete tanks and used foudres
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 14-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Cres Rouge
What does Grand Cres Cres Rouge taste like?
Red cherry, raspberry, garrigue and warm spice on the nose; red fruit, wild herbs, soft tannin and a fresh finish on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium tannins and a medium finish.
When should I drink Grand Cres Cres Rouge?
Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage. Young vintages drink well from release; the wine is built for early enjoyment.
What grapes are in Cres Rouge?
A Grenache-Syrah-Cinsault blend - the everyday Corbieres of Domaine du Grand Cres.
What food pairs with Grand Cres Cres Rouge?
Grilled merguez is the canonical pairing; the wine's spice and red-fruit lift match grilled merguez. Daube of beef and charcuterie are equally strong matches.