Domaine d'AstrosBlanc
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Blanc of the Domaine d'Astros is in the top 10 of wines of Maures.
Details and technical informations about Domaine d'Astros's Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Oeillade noire
Probably originating in the Languedoc, oeillade Noire is known by other names such as olhada, aragnan noir, ulhat, hulliade or croque. This variety should not be confused with Cinsault, which is highly productive, producing up to 5kg per vine, and is particularly noted for its drooping habit and vigour. The black eye is a late bloomer. Oidium, mildew and grey rot are its main enemies. It requires a rather short pruning, coulure and millerandage could harm its development and the grapes it would bear. It prefers a good exposure and reaches maturity around the second half of August. Its bunches are of medium size and its fruits have a great resemblance to those of the Cinsault. They have been eaten fresh at the table for a long time. The wine produced from this variety is quite alcoholic and has a colour similar to that of a cherry. The variety is no longer multiplied and seems to be on the way out.
Informations about the Domaine d'Astros
The Domaine d'Astros is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Maures to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Maures
The wine region of Maures is located in the region of Méditerranée of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Peyrassol or the Domaine d'Astros produce mainly wines pink, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Maures are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Maures often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, anise or citrus and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, pink grapefruit or citrus fruit.
The wine region of Méditerranée
Méditérranée is a PGI title that covers wines produced in a large area of the South-eastern coast of France, roughly corresponding to the wine region of Provence but also including Part of the Rhône Valley. The PGI shares its territory with multiple AOC appellations as varied as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bandol and Côtes de Provence. The PGI Méditérranée catchment area extends over 10 departments (including the two on the island of Corsica), as well as smaller parts of the Isère, Loire and Rhône departments. Viticulture is essential to the culture and economy of this part of France.
The word of the wine: Balance
Harmony of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. The balance is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
