The Domaine Le Cazal of Minervois of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine Le Cazal
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 19 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Minervois in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Domaine Le Cazal is one of the world's great estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Le Cazal wines

Looking for the best Domaine Le Cazal wines in Minervois among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Le Cazal 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 Le Cazal wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine Le Cazal

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Le Cazal

How Domaine Le Cazal wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef bourguignon in the oven of nanou, spaghetti bolognese or flights in the wind à la provençale.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Le Cazal

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Le Cazal. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, blackberry or blueberry and sometimes also flavors of thyme, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Le Cazal. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Le Cazal

  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.72/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Le Cazal.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan
  • Mourvedre

Discovering the wine region of Minervois

Minervois is an appellation for distinctive red wines from the western Languedoc region of France. In general, they are softer than those produced in the Corbières, just to the South. The Minervois appellation also covers rosé and white wines. The predominant Grape varieties used in AOC Minervois wines are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.

Together with the rarer Lledoner Pelut (or Lladoner Pelut), they must make up at least 60% of the blend. Carignan and Cinsaut are Part of the supporting wines that can represent 40% of the blend. The white wines of the appellation vary considerably in quality and style. They are made from the grape varieties Vermentino, Roussanne, Marsanne, Bourboulenc and Grenache Blanc.

The top pink wines of Domaine Le Cazal

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Le Cazal

How Domaine Le Cazal wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta with tuna and tomato sauce, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or avocado verrine and quick.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine Le Cazal.

  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah

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.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Le Cazal

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

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Domaine Le Cazal and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Vatting

After five to eight days of alcoholic fermentation, it is possible to prolong the maceration in order to extract the maximum amount of matter from the marc. The wines obtained in this way are rich and full-bodied, and in principle are intended for laying down.