Domaine des HomsGravières de Sancastel
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Gravières de Sancastel from the Domaine des Homs
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gravières de Sancastel of Domaine des Homs in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Gravières de Sancastel
Pairings that work perfectly with Gravières de Sancastel
Original food and wine pairings with Gravières de Sancastel
The Gravières de Sancastel of Domaine des Homs matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of cicadas at the chib, spaghetti with summer vegetables or filet mignon of veal with cider.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Homs's Gravières de Sancastel.
Discover the grape variety: Merzling
Aromatic, fresh whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of exotic fruits (pineapple, mango), white flowers (elderflower, acacia), citrus and muscat notes. Modern profile, best drunk young. Disease-resistant hybrid grape, a driver of organic viticulture in central Europe and parent of Bronner. German white hybrid created in 1960 in Freiburg (Seyve-Villard × (Riesling × Pinot Gris)).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gravières de Sancastel from Domaine des Homs are 2017, 2007, 2012, 2014 and 2016.
Informations about the Domaine des Homs
The Domaine des Homs is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Minervois
Mediterranean Languedoc reds (84% of output) north of the Canal du Midi. Signature Syrah with notes of blackberry, violet, black pepper and garrigue, blended with dense Mourvèdre, sunny Grenache (candied red fruits, spices) and old-vine Carignan (black fruits, dry herbs, firm tannins). Fleshy palate, freshness at altitude. Minervois-La Livinière cru at the top (1999), dense and age-worthy.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Leaflet
Small barrel with a capacity of 112 to 136 litres depending on the region.
