The Domaine de Cantaussels of Minervois of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine de Cantaussels - Bergerie
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 quick beef and cheese yakitori, tagliatelle with seafood and saffron cream or moroccan veal tagine from hanane.

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 spaghetti neapolitan style, zucchini quiche or stuffed artichoke.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de Cantaussels

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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: 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.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de Cantaussels

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

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.

News about Domaine de Cantaussels and wines from the region

Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022

The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...

Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022

The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...

Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022

The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...

The word of the wine: Cupbearer

Person in charge of choosing and serving wines. Old term for the sommelier.