Mourvèdre (France)
Mourvèdre is a red wine grape, famous for the M in GSM wines.
It is intensely colored, high in tannins and alcohol, and often blended.
Typical Flavors
 Blueberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Plum |
 Jam |
 Licorice |
 Violet |
 Rose |
 Herbs |
 Thyme |
 Spices |
 Pepper |
Oak added Flavors:
 Oak |
 Coffee |
 Meat |
 Leather |
Dark Berries, Plum, Jam, and Licorice are typical Mourvèdre flavors.
Herbs (Thyme). Flowers (Violets, Roses). Spices (Pepper).
Profile
Mourvèdre is a full bodied wine with rich tannins:
| BODY | Full | ||
| TANNINS | High | ||
| FRUIT | Medium Plus | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium Plus | ||
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Food Pairing
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
A full bodied Mourvèdre needs Bold Food to absorbe the rich Tannins.
Mourvèdre loves Roasted Pork, Lamb, and BBQ.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
BBQ. Grilled. Roasts.
Smoked Meat. Salami.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello).
Grilled Veggetables. Wrap.
Rich Casseroles. Beef Stew.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit. Game.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops.
Strip Steak. T-Bone. Kobe. Entrecôte.
Cheese:
Aged Cheese.
Manchego. Smocked Cheddar and Gouda. Pecorino.
Blue. Camembert.
About
Mourvèdre is a red wine grape that grows in many regions around the world:
- The Rhône and Provence regions of France.
- The Valencia and Jumilla regions of Spain.
- California and Washington states of USA.
- South Australia.
- South Africa.
In France the grape is called Mourvèdre.
In Spain the grape is called Monastrell.
Mourvèdre is also known to be a prominent component in GSM wines (Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre).
In USA, Australia, and South Africa it is called Mourvèdre or Mataro.
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.
Côtes du Rhône
Côtes du Rhône is an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) wine region in the Rhône Valley of France. There are two main regions:
- Côtes du Rhône North (Septentrional)
- Côtes du Rhône South (Méridional)
Côtes du Rhône North
In the North, the main grape is Syrah.
The grapes grow on very steep slopes, and are manually picked in hillside trolleys, wich adds to the price.
Côtes du Rhône South
In the South, the main grape is Grenache.
The area is famous for its GSM wines: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.