The Domaine de Grand Pré of Nova Scotia

Domaine de Grand Pré
The winery offers 43 different wines
3.7
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 4 of the estates of Nova Scotia.
It is located in Nova Scotia

The Domaine de Grand Pré is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 43 wines for sale in of Nova Scotia to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine de Grand Pré is a gem of viticulture located in Nova Scotia, Canada. Nestled in the heart of the fertile lands of the Annapolis River Valley, this vineyard bears witness to winemaking traditions that have been perpetuated for over four centuries on these lands. The Domaine de Grand Pré is the perfect embodiment of tradition and innovation. It is one of the oldest and most respected vineyards in Nova Scotia, boasting a well-deserved reputation for producing outstanding, bold, and delicately balanced wines. This is where the past meets the present as traditional winemaking techniques are married to modern technology, creating wines that are an authentic reflection of Nova Scotia's unique terroir riches. The Domaine de Grand Pré offers a varied range of grape varieties, including classic varieties such as Riesling and Chardonnay, as well as indigenous varieties such as L'Acadie Blanc and Marechal Foch. Each bottle of wine produced is the fruit of the hard work of the winemakers and the earth itself, with profound respect for the environment and the preservation of natural resources. In addition to its wine production, the Domaine de Grand Pré also houses a renowned restaurant, Le Caveau, where diners can taste the estate's wines accompanied by delicious local dishes. The restaurant offers stunning views of the vineyards, providing an idyllic setting for an unforgettable culinary experience. Throughout the year, the Domaine de Grand Pré offers a multitude of events, from tastings to guided tours, allowing visitors to discover and appreciate Nova Scotia's rich winemaking history.

Top Domaine de Grand Pré wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine de Grand Pré

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de Grand Pré

How Domaine de Grand Pré wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de Grand Pré

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de Grand Pré. often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, spices or black fruit.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de Grand Pré

  • 2016With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.46/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.46/5

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

  • Baco Noir
  • Castelao
  • Marquette
  • Marechal Foch
  • Leon Millot
  • L'Acadie Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is one of Canada’s maritime provinces, located halfway between the equator and the North Pole. While the region is not as famous for its wines as Ontario and British Columbia, there is a flourishing wine industry based largely on Sparkling wines and crisp white wines made from Grape varieties such as Vidal, Seyval Blanc, and the province's signature L'Arcadie Blanc variety. Nova Scotia is surrounded by three bodies of water, with the Atlantic Ocean to the South, the Bay of Fundy in the northwest and the Gulf of St Lawrence in the north. If it were an island it would be around the same area as Tasmania and almost the same relative latitude.

Vineyards in the province are never more than 20 kilometers (12. 5 mi) from the ocean and benefit from Long fall seasons, allowing the grapes Ample time to mature in the cool Climate. Despite the peninsula’s location and proximity to the ocean, Nova Scotia’s climate is more continental than maritime. Northern Nova Scotia experiences greater temperature variation than the south as the Gulf of St Lawrence has shallower waters than the Atlantic Ocean and as such is more variable in temperature.

While ice build-up on the Gulf is common in winter, Nova Scotia's summers are some of the warmest in the country. There are four major wine-producing sub-regions in Nova Scotia. From north to south they are the Malagash Peninsula, Annapolis Valley, LaHave River Valley and Bear River Valley. The Annapolis Valley, which runs parallel to the Bay of Fundy on the north-west coast of the region, is home to Nova Scotia's one official appellation, the evocatively-named Tidal Bay.

The top pink wines of Domaine de Grand Pré

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de Grand Pré

How Domaine de Grand Pré wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine de Grand Pré

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine de Grand Pré. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine de Grand Pré

  • 0With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine de Grand Pré.

  • L'Acadie Blanc
  • Baco Noir
  • Marechal Foch
  • Leon Millot

Discover the grape variety: Ortega

An intraspecific cross between Müller-Thurgau and Siegerrebe obtained in 1948 by Hans Breider (1908-1960) at the Bavarian Research Station for Viticulture and Horticulture in Veitsnöchheim (Germany). Almost unknown in France, it can be found in Germany, Belgium, England, the United States and Canada. Its early maturity and muscatel taste have sometimes led to it being offered as a table grape on market stalls.

The top white wines of Domaine de Grand Pré

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de Grand Pré

How Domaine de Grand Pré wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or pork such as recipes of veal tagine with preserved lemons and saffron, traditional pastry flan or paupiettes with tomato sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de Grand Pré

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de Grand Pré. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine de Grand Pré. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de Grand Pré

  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Ortega
  • Riesling
  • L'Acadie Blanc
  • Seyval Blanc

The word of the wine: Gluing

Method consisting in clarifying the wine and giving it a limpidity by incorporating a specific product.

The top sweet wines of Domaine de Grand Pré

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine de Grand Pré

How Domaine de Grand Pré wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Domaine de Grand Pré

On the nose the sweet wine of Domaine de Grand Pré. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine de Grand Pré

  • 2007With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine de Grand Pré.

  • Vidal Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Léon Millot

Léon Millot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It is a variety resulting from a cross of the same species (interspecific hybridization). 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 small bunches, and grapes of small size. We find the Léon Millot noir in the vineyards of the Rhône Valley.

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Discover the grape variety: Maréchal Foch

Maréchal Foch noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It is a variety resulting from a cross of the same species (interspecific hybridization). 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 small bunches and small grapes. The Maréchal Foch noir can be found cultivated in these vineyards: Provence & Corsica, Rhône Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon.

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