2012 Domaine Lou Frejau Châteauneuf-du-Pape XIII Cepages Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône France Wine Tasting Note
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2012
Domaine Lou Frejau XIII Cepages (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
Forward, fleshy, round and still showing a bit too much oak, in this otherwise, sweet, lush, dark cherry, thyme and spice filled wine. This will probably show best in its youth. 1,823 Views Tasted Feb 13, 2017 |
When to Drink Domaine Lou Frejau, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine Lou Frejau can be enjoyed on the young side. Young vintages can be popped and poured, or decanted up to 1 hour. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Domaine Lou Frejau is usually better with 1-3 years of bottle age. Of course that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. In the best vintages the wine should be consumed within 2-7 years after the vintage.
Serving Domaine Lou Frejau with Wine, Food Pairing Tips
Domaine Lou Frejau is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Lou Frejau is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, stewed dishes, sausage, grilled meats, barbecue, and cassoulet. Domaine Lou Frejau is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, cheese, pasta, eggplant and tomatoes.
The white wine of Domaine Lou Frejau is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.