{"product_id":"vin-rouge-cacao-rouge-cabosse","title":"Rouge Cabosse® 50 cl.","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat changes on the palate is the signature of this \u003cstrong\u003eFrench red wine with natural cacao aromas\u003c\/strong\u003e. After a structured first impression — that of an authentic Côtes du Rhone wine — the deep, enveloping notes of natural cacao gradually emerge. The cacao does not mask the wine: it extends it, reveals it, lifts it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is neither an industrial flavoured wine nor a sweet cocktail. It is a sensory wine, made in small batches to reach a precise balance: classic structure, indulgent surprises, real length on the palate. Choose it when you are looking for something genuinely distinctive — for yourself, or as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"a-french-red-wine-with-natural-cacao-aromas\"\u003eA French red wine with natural cacao aromas\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRouge Cabosse® is crafted from an AOP Côtes du Rhone wine, in the south of France. Every bottle is made of 100% natural ingredients: grape, and natural cacao aromas drawn from the noble, aromatic parts of the cacao bean — no colouring, no artificial flavouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this \u003cstrong\u003ered wine\u003c\/strong\u003e apart is the absence of industrial production: no aromatic overload, no shortcuts. The aromatic palette of natural cacao answers the tannins of the wine, creating a harmony in which each element keeps its own authentic flavour. The recipe includes the sulphites required to keep the wine over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"how-to-taste-and-serve-this-wine-with-cacao-notes\"\u003eHow to taste and serve this wine with cacao notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe this wine chilled, between 10 and 14°C, in a classic wine glass. At that temperature the freshness of the red wine comes through first, letting its structure express itself fully. Then, as you taste, the richness of the cacao emerges on the finish and wraps the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis two-stage tasting is deliberate: you meet the nose of the wine first — its minerality, its fruit — before reaching the indulgence of natural cacao. Tasting a few minutes after opening, once the wine has breathed a little, reveals more of its aromatic richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"wine-and-cheese-first-the-rouge-cabosse-priority\"\u003eWine and cheese first: the Rouge Cabosse® priority\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewine and cheese pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e comes first, and it is the one that truly reveals this dry, low-sugar red wine. Against a Comté or a Roquefort, the natural cacao softens the salty intensity without ever dominating the tannic profile. Meats work just as well — duck breast, or foie gras. Only then do dark chocolate and fruit desserts find their place, as a complement: the emphasis stays on cheese and meats. The wine is an alternative for anyone looking for structure and restraint, where dark chocolate and natural cacao converse without overpowering the tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also accompanies a duck breast or a foie gras, where the structure of the wine meets rich flavours without crushing them. On the palate, the bitter finish of the cacao naturally extends the taste of a 70% dark chocolate or a chocolate dessert — best kept for the end of the meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorth reading before you open the bottle: \u003ca href=\"#\" title=\"Which wine to drink with chocolate: the best pairings\"\u003eWhich wine to drink with chocolate: the best pairings\u003c\/a\u003e — twelve wines compared, from Banyuls to Coteaux du Layon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"pairing-rouge-cabosse-with-cheese-foie-gras-and-squares-of-chocolate\"\u003ePairing Rouge Cabosse® with cheese, foie gras and squares of chocolate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond chocolate, this red wine opens up a wide range of food pairings:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacterful cheeses: blue-veined cheeses, Comté, Roquefort, Gorgonzola. The natural cacao softens the salty intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoie gras (terrine or bloc): the structure of the wine meets rich flavours without heaviness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast: the freshness of the cacao accompanies red meat without overwhelming it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMelon as an aperitif: an original alternative to classic Port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a digestif after the meal: on its own, or with a square of dark chocolate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery pairing rests on the ability of this wine to bring together indulgence (cacao) and structure (red wine), so you can match it to your dishes without fear of imbalance. To choose well for the occasion, think cheese first, then the other pairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"keeping-and-cellaring-up-to-5-years\"\u003eKeeping and cellaring: up to 5 years\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn ideal cellar conditions, away from light and heat, Rouge Cabosse® keeps for up to 5 years. That time lets the cacao aromas and the tannins of the wine refine themselves, revealing more complex nuances in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce the bottle is open, drink it within 4 weeks and keep it chilled. The 50 cl format is the right measure for two people to share at the end of a meal, or as a digestif.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"rouge-cabosse-an-invitation-to-surprise-your-guests\"\u003eRouge Cabosse®: an invitation to surprise your guests\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e50 cl format, gift bag included\u003c\/strong\u003e, makes this wine a refined and memorable gift. The cubic bottle creates an effect of surprise: clients, connoisseurs and chocolate lovers alike discover a sensory experience they did not see coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose it when you are invited to dinner on Saturday and want to step outside the ordinary: this wine breaks with the classics and never fails to surprise. It works just as well at Christmas, for a birthday or a housewarming, and has found its place with chocolatiers, cheesemongers, fine grocers and food lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rouge Cabosse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51796564508856,"sku":"RC-50CL","price":34.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/6487\/4936\/files\/Bouteille_plus_ecorce_cacao_principalev3.png?v=1787851147","url":"https:\/\/rougecabosse.fr\/en\/products\/rouge-cabosse-red-wine-cacao-50cl","provider":"Rouge Cabosse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}