The Winery Castel Freres of Vin de Pays of Pays d'Oc

Winery Castel Freres
The winery offers 82 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.
This estate is part of the Castel Group.
It is ranked in the top 291 of the estates of Pays d'Oc.
It is located in Vin de Pays in the region of Pays d'Oc

The Winery Castel Freres is one of the best wineries to follow in Vin de Pays.. It offers 82 wines for sale in of Vin de Pays to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine Castel Frères is situated in the picturesque wine region of Vin de Pays in France. This property of the Castel family has been passed down from one generation to the next with unparalleled care and passion. The estate distinguishes itself by its commitment to the quality of the wine, environmental sustainability, and its harmony with the land that produces these wines. Located in the heart of the prestigious terroirs of Western France, Domaine Castel Frères boasts 650 hectares of vineyards. From these different parcels come elegant and sophisticated wines, testifying to the richness and diversity of the soils. The vineyards benefit from an exceptionally mild climate, tempered by oceanic influences, to produce high-quality wines respecting traditional methods. The estate adheres to a winemaking philosophy based on respect for the terroir. This includes limiting human interventions to preserve the authenticity of the wine and the appellation. Their goal is not only to produce a quality wine but also to preserve the richness of the terroir for future generations. On the property, one can find diverse grape varieties such as merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, sauvignon blanc, semillon, and muscadelle. Each brings a unique characteristic to the wine's profile, creating a complex and balanced range. In addition to wine tastings, Domaine Castel Frères also offers guided tours of the vineyards and cellars. Visitors can thus discover the viticultural heritage of the Castel family, understand the winemaking process, and enjoy the natural beauty of the vineyards. Domaine Castel Frères is deeply rooted in tradition, yet constantly innovates to stay at the forefront of the wine industry.

Top Winery Castel Freres wines

Looking for the best Winery Castel Freres wines in Vin de Pays among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Castel Freres 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 Winery Castel Freres wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Castel Freres

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Castel Freres

How Winery Castel Freres wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, veal or pork such as recipes of pasta with alfredo sauce, veal axoa (basque country) or cassoulet.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Castel Freres

On the nose the red wine of Winery Castel Freres. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Castel Freres. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Castel Freres

  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 1960With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.54/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Castel Freres.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

Discovering the wine region of Vin de Pays

Vin de Pays (VDP), the French national equivalent of PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) at the European level, is a quality category of French wines, positioned between Vin de Table (VDT) and Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). This layer of the French appellation system was initially introduced in September 1968 by the INAO, the official appellation authority. It underwent several early revisions in the 1970s, followed by substantial changes in September 2000 and again in 2009, when all existing VDT titles were automatically registered with the European Union as PGI. Producers retain the choice of using either the VDP or PGI titles on their labels, or both - in the form "IGP-Vin de Pays".

There are now more than 150 VDP/IGP titles, mainly covering the southern third of France. The "Vin de Pays" level is intended to benefit both consumers and wine producers. It allows consumers to know clearly where a wine comes from, while producers are empowered to produce wine outside the constraints of traditional AOC laws. The most obvious freedoms are the higher yields allowed and a more comprehensive list of permitted Grape varieties.

The top white wines of Winery Castel Freres

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Castel Freres

How Winery Castel Freres wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of vegetable planter, fish balls or express seafood spaghetti.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Castel Freres

On the nose the white wine of Winery Castel Freres. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Castel Freres

  • 0With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2014With an average score of 2.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Castel Freres.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sémillon
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Colombard
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Ugni blanc

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.

The top sweet wines of Winery Castel Freres

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Castel Freres

How Winery Castel Freres wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of fruity desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of tarte tatin or tomato and roquefort tart.

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Castel Freres.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon

The word of the wine: Friendly

Said of a wine whose aspects are pleasant and not too marked.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Castel Freres

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Castel Freres

How Winery Castel Freres wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, lamb shoulder confit with harissa or simple chicken curry.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Castel Freres

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Castel Freres. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, peach or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, microbio or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Castel Freres

  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Castel Freres.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Airen

Discover the grape variety: Colombard

Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.

The top pink wines of Winery Castel Freres

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Castel Freres

How Winery Castel Freres wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of spaghetti with garlic, quiche lorraine or baked tortilla.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Castel Freres

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Castel Freres. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, raspberry or red fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of Winery Castel Freres. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Castel Freres

  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.43/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Castel Freres.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Muscat Noir
  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The word of the wine: Sweet

Wine with a slightly sickening sweetness.

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Planning a wine route in the of Vin de Pays? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Castel Freres.

Discover the grape variety: Gewurztraminer

Gewurztraminer rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of vine is characterized by small bunches and small grapes. Gewurztraminer rosé can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Jura, Champagne, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

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