The Château d’Aussières of Corbières of Languedoc-Roussillon

Château d’Aussières
The winery offers 16 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
This estate is part of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite).
It is ranked in the top 28 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Corbières in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Château d’Aussières is one of the world's great estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in of Corbières to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Château d'Aussières is a stunning French vineyard located in the Corbières, a wine region near Carcassonne, to the west of the high Aude Valley. The estate provides optimal weather conditions for vine cultivation for over 2000 years. This is where Château d'Aussières takes root with owners having inhabited the property and their vineyards for generations. The Château d'Aussières is a haven of relaxation surrounded by a beautiful landscaped park and is often compared to a little hidden paradise. Its rustic and timeless aesthetic is both comforting and fascinating. The vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see on a gentle slope and provide the rich and fertile terroir necessary for vine pruning. The vineyards mainly consist of French grape varieties, including Carignan and Grenache, which are characteristic varieties of wines produced in this region. Château d'Aussières also produces a selection of sparkling, red, rosé and white wines from two appellations Corbières and Pays d'Hérault. Each format is unique and expresses the typical nuances of the surrounding vineyards. The sparkling wines are produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes and according to the traditional method. Their bouquet is unique and delicate, rich in floral aromas and fruity flavors. The reds are versatile and go well with both vegetables and meats, while the white and rosé wines are light and subtle with herbal and floral notes. Château d'Aussières is the ideal place to experience wine tasting and local produce. In addition to their tasting experiences, they also offer vineyard tours, wine tourism activities and country meals. Visitors can also stay and relax for a night or more in the beautiful estate.

Top Château d’Aussières wines

Looking for the best Château d’Aussières wines in Corbières among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château d’Aussières 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 Château d’Aussières wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château d’Aussières

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château d’Aussières

How Château d’Aussières wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef tenderloin wellington, chinese soy and chicken noodles (wok style) or paupiettes in a casserole with cream.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château d’Aussières

On the nose the red wine of Château d’Aussières. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of non oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Château d’Aussières. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château d’Aussières

  • 2005With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.75/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château d’Aussières.

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

Discovering the wine region of Corbières

Corbières is an important appellation in the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is one of the best known and most productive appellations in the Languedoc. The Corbières vineyards produce large quantities of red and rosé wines, as well as a growing number of white wines. The reds are the strongest Part of the appellation; they are reputedly Rich and herbal, made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Lledoner Pelut and Carignan.

The rosé wines of the Corbières are also very famous, made from the same red grape varieties, combined with Grenache Gris and Picpoul. White wines represent only a small percentage of the total production. They are made from a wide selection of grape varieties - notably Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Maccabeu, Marsanne and Roussanne. The appellation has about 2,200 winegrowers, nearly 300 private producers and more than 30 cooperatives.

The top white wines of Château d’Aussières

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Château d’Aussières

How Château d’Aussières wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of leek pie, zucchini and goat cheese quiche or cheeseburger from a to z.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Château d’Aussières

On the nose the white wine of Château d’Aussières. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the white wine of Château d’Aussières. is a .

The best vintages in the white wines of Château d’Aussières

  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.58/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Château d’Aussières.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc

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.

The top pink wines of Château d’Aussières

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Château d’Aussières

How Château d’Aussières wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of roast beef in a foie gras and chanterelle crust, quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese or goat's cheese sandwich with honey.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Château d’Aussières

In the mouth the pink wine of Château d’Aussières. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Château d’Aussières

  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Château d’Aussières.

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The word of the wine: Guyot (pruning)

This is the most widespread pruning technique. It includes one or two long branches and allows the mechanization of a large number of vineyard operations.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Château d’Aussières

Planning a wine route in the of Corbières? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Château d’Aussières.

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

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