Domaine d'EscaussesLa Vigne de l'Oubli Gaillac Blanc Sec
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Mauzac and the Muscadelle.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the La Vigne de l'Oubli Gaillac Blanc Sec of Domaine d'Escausses in the region of South West often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, oaky or butter and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, melon or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with La Vigne de l'Oubli Gaillac Blanc Sec
Pairings that work perfectly with La Vigne de l'Oubli Gaillac Blanc Sec
Original food and wine pairings with La Vigne de l'Oubli Gaillac Blanc Sec
The La Vigne de l'Oubli Gaillac Blanc Sec of Domaine d'Escausses matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of mackerel in white wine, raoul's bouillabaisse or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.
Details and technical informations about Domaine d'Escausses's La Vigne de l'Oubli Gaillac Blanc Sec.
Discover the grape variety: Mauzac
Mauzac is a grape variety, black or white (the white one is better known), originating from the South-West. It is mainly cultivated in the vineyards of Gaillac and Limoux (where it is called blanquette), on about 5,000 hectares. mauzac has medium-sized bunches, composed of berries whose colour can vary from green to red depending on the maturity of the grapes. This grape variety likes limestone and clay-limestone soils, and it is here that it is most productive. Its white wines are fat, with little acidity and marked by aromas of ripe apple, pear, honey, quince, vanilla and violet, typical of the great sweet wines of Gaillac. mauzac also produces the famous Blanquette-de-Limoux in rural method. In this region, Mauzac is competing with Sauvignon, Chenin and Chardonnay, especially for sparkling wines which are more similar to Champagne. It is also used in some appellations such as Entre-deux-Mers, Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux, Côtes-de-Duras, Vins-de-Lavilledieu...
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of La Vigne de l'Oubli Gaillac Blanc Sec from Domaine d'Escausses are 2013, 2012, 2015, 2011 and 2014.
Informations about the Domaine d'Escausses
The Domaine d'Escausses is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Gaillac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gaillac
The wine region of Gaillac is located in the region of Haut-Pays of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Robert & Bernard Plageoles or the Château de Saurs produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gaillac are Duras, Merlot and Mauzac, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gaillac often reveals types of flavors of earth, leather or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of butter, melon or strawberries.
The wine region of South West
The South-West is a large territorial area of France, comprising the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées. However, as far as the French wine area is concerned, the South-West region is a little less clear-cut, as it excludes Bordeaux - a wine region so productive that it is de facto an area in its own right. The wines of the South West have a Long and eventful history. The local rivers play a key role, as they were the main trade routes to bring wines from traditional regions such as Cahors, Bergerac, Buzet and Gaillac to their markets.
News related to this wine
The Saint-Véran appellation investigated through its geology and geography
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Saint-Véran appellation.The exercice is particularly complex as there are so many variables that make up the terroir throughout its geographical area. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux so ...
The appellations of Bourgogne
Understand the hierarchy of Burgundy wine appellations in less than a minute! Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines.com/ #BourgogneWines #Bourgogne ...
A panel discussion about the Chablis appellation
This film is the recording of a webinar on Chablis wines organized in December 2020 with four personalities from Hong Kong: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. They explain the purity of Chablis wines, discuss the latest vintages, and also talk about food and wine pairings, as well as global warming and the transition to more sustainable practices. #Chablis #P ...
The word of the wine: Thick
Said of a heavy, pasty wine lacking in finesse.