2003 Domaine Belle Hermitage Hermitage Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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Dark in color, lush, round and concentrated, with intensity of flavor and ample notes of stone, licorice, ripe blackberry, smoke, espresso and herbs. 3,325 Views Tasted Jan 25, 2015 |
When to Drink Domaine Belle, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine Belle, when young, should be decanted at least 2-3 hours, give or take, allowing the wines to soften and open their perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Domaine Belle is usually better with 7-10 years of cellaring and should be at its best between 10-20 years of age.
Serving Domaine Belle with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Domaine Belle is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine Belle is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised and grilled dishes. Domaine Belle is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms and pasta.
Domaine Belle Hermtage Blanc is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.