The Domaine des Amadieu of Cairanne of Rhone Valley

Domaine des Amadieu - Côtes du Rhône Villages Rouge
The winery offers 7 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 8 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Cairanne in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Domaine des Amadieu is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 7 wines for sale in of Cairanne to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine des Amadieu wines

Looking for the best Domaine des Amadieu wines in Cairanne among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine des Amadieu wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine des Amadieu wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine des Amadieu

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine des Amadieu

How Domaine des Amadieu wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with dark beer, lamb tagine with onions, purple olives and lemons... or saddle of venison with fresh cream.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine des Amadieu

On the nose the red wine of Domaine des Amadieu. often reveals types of flavors of pepper, black fruits or red plum and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine des Amadieu. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine des Amadieu

  • 2012With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.76/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine des Amadieu.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan
  • Cinsault

Discovering the wine region of Cairanne

The wine region of Cairanne is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Boutinot or the Domaine J. Boulard produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cairanne are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.

On the nose of Cairanne often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, rhubarb or cocoa and sometimes also flavors of black raspberry, clove or cinnamon. In the mouth of Cairanne is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 182 estates and châteaux in the of Cairanne, producing 371 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cairanne go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top white wines of Domaine des Amadieu

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine des Amadieu

How Domaine des Amadieu wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of leeks with ham and béchamel sauce, gratin of ravioli with salmon or cold vegetable cake.

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine des Amadieu.

  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Clairette
  • Viognier

Discover the grape variety: Clairette

Clairette rosé is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape used for wine making. However, it can also be found on our tables! Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by medium to large bunches of grapes of medium size. Clairette rosé can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine des Amadieu

Planning a wine route in the of Cairanne? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine des Amadieu.

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

News about Domaine des Amadieu and wines from the region

Rhône 2020: best-value wines

In his Rhône 2020 vintage report Matt Walls found fresh, vibrant and deliciously drinkable wines across the Northern and Southern appellations, with many wines being approachable now. Given that many wines won’t last as long as previous vintages such as 2016, 2017 and 2019, this could make the 2020s great value picks for immediate drinking. Scroll down to see Matt’s best-value Rhône 2020 tasting notes and scores Walls noted that this is the freshest vintage for whites since 2014, so lovers ...

Rhône 2020: best-value wines

In his Rhône 2020 vintage report Matt Walls found fresh, vibrant and deliciously drinkable wines across the Northern and Southern appellations, with many wines being approachable now. Given that many wines won’t last as long as previous vintages such as 2016, 2017 and 2019, this could make the 2020s great value picks for immediate drinking. Scroll down to see Matt’s best-value Rhône 2020 tasting notes and scores Walls noted that this is the freshest vintage for whites since 2014, so lovers ...

Walls: Vacqueyras 2015 vs 2016 – how are they drinking now?

When most winemakers retire, their most important legacy is the wines they made, tucked away in cellars around the world. But Serge Férigoule of Domaine le Sang des Cailloux leaves more than just his superlative red and white Vacqueyras. Diary of a winemaker Every day of his working life, Serge took notes of climatic observations from his vineyards, filling stacks of notebooks. They will provide an invaluable insight into a changing climate for generations to come. Scroll down to see Matt Walls& ...

The word of the wine: Clairet

Strong rosé wine reminiscent of a light red.

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