The Domaine de Cantaussels of Minervois of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine de Cantaussels
The winery offers 5 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 10 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Minervois in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Domaine de Cantaussels is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 5 wines for sale in of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de Cantaussels wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine de Cantaussels

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de Cantaussels

How Domaine de Cantaussels wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of pork shoulder with mustard, spaghetti with old-fashioned tomato sauce or veal cutlets au gratin.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de Cantaussels

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de Cantaussels. often reveals types of flavors of oak. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de Cantaussels. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de Cantaussels

  • 2004With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Carignan
  • Cinsault
  • Mourvedre

Discovering the wine region of Minervois

Minervois is an appellation for distinctive red wines from the western Languedoc region of France. In general, they are softer than those produced in the Corbières, just to the South. The Minervois appellation also covers rosé and white wines. The predominant Grape varieties used in AOC Minervois wines are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.

Together with the rarer Lledoner Pelut (or Lladoner Pelut), they must make up at least 60% of the blend. Carignan and Cinsaut are Part of the supporting wines that can represent 40% of the blend. The white wines of the appellation vary considerably in quality and style. They are made from the grape varieties Vermentino, Roussanne, Marsanne, Bourboulenc and Grenache Blanc.

The top white wines of Domaine de Cantaussels

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de Cantaussels

How Domaine de Cantaussels wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of generous flaky quiche, quiche without eggs or chicken colombo (west indies).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de Cantaussels

In the mouth the white wine of Domaine de Cantaussels. is a .

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de Cantaussels

  • 2013With an average score of 3.40/5

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

  • Vermentino

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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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.