The Domaine Cottebrune of Faugères of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine Cottebrune - Le Caïrn Faugères Blanc
The winery offers 6 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This estate is part of the Pierre Gaillard.
It is ranked in the top 12 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Faugères in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Domaine Cottebrune is one of the world's great estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in of Faugères to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Cottebrune wines

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

The top white wines of Domaine Cottebrune

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Cottebrune

How Domaine Cottebrune wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pasta with tuna and laughing cow, magic cake cheese quiche or the chicken with rice of the mother michèle.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Cottebrune

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Cottebrune. often reveals types of flavors of butter, lemon or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Cottebrune. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Cottebrune

  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Cottebrune.

  • Vermentino
  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Faugères

Faugeres is an appellation in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. Although it also covers white and rosé wines, the appellation is best known for its Rich, ripe red wines made from the classic Rhone varieties of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, as well as the more MediterraneanCinsaut and Lladoner Pelut. The appellation covers the southern slopes of a series of hills only a few kilometres from the Mediterranean coast. The town of Faugeres forms the centre of the area, which extends 10 km from east to west.

The town of Carcassonne is a Short distance to the southwest. This position is very important for the Terroir of Faugeres, as the hills protect against the cold influences of the northern Massif Central and orient the vines towards the prevailing sun. This gives Faugeres a Warm, classically Mediterranean Climate, where even the later grape varieties like Mourvèdre can reach Full maturity. As is often the case, the best sites are on the steeper slopes at the top of the hill, while the vineyards on the plains stretching out towards the sea produce mostly lower quality wines that are often sold under the regional PGI title.

The top red wines of Domaine Cottebrune

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Cottebrune

How Domaine Cottebrune wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), spaghetti cacio e pepe or slow-cooked veal roast.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Cottebrune

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Cottebrune. often reveals types of flavors of blueberry, black cherries or plum and sometimes also flavors of honey, earth or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Cottebrune. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Cottebrune

  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.85/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.

The top pink wines of Domaine Cottebrune

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Cottebrune

How Domaine Cottebrune wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of spaghetti with salmon, zucchini quiche or baked tortilla.

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Carignan
  • Cinsault

The word of the wine: Size

Cutting of shoots to regulate and balance the growth of the vine in order to control productivity.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Cottebrune

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

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.

News about Domaine Cottebrune and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Size

Cutting of shoots to regulate and balance the growth of the vine in order to control productivity.