Domaine de l'Oustal Blanc - Giocoso

Domaine de l'Oustal BlancGiocoso

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Giocoso of Domaine de l'Oustal Blanc is a red wine from the region of Minervois of Languedoc-Roussillon.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
The Giocoso of the Domaine de l'Oustal Blanc is in the top 30 of wines of Minervois.

Taste structure of the Giocoso from the Domaine de l'Oustal Blanc

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Giocoso of Domaine de l'Oustal Blanc in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

chocolate, oak

Wine with earth taste

leather, cocoa

Wine with spices taste

licorice, pepper

On the nose the Giocoso of Domaine de l'Oustal Blanc in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, licorice or plum.

Details and technical informations about Domaine de l'Oustal Blanc's Giocoso.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
15°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Brun fourca

Light, fruity reds with a light ruby robe, silky tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity, showing discreet signature aromas of red fruits and Provençal garrigue notes. Rustic, airy profile. Almost extinct, preserved in INRAE ampelographic collections and a few heritage plots in Provence, part of the ancient grapes of heritage value being studied. Native Provençal black grape, formerly grown in Provence.

Last vintages of this wine

Giocoso - 2014
In the top 30 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Giocoso - 2012
In the top 30 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Giocoso - 2011
In the top 30 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Giocoso - 2010
In the top 30 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Giocoso - 2009
In the top 30 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Giocoso - 2008
In the top 30 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Giocoso - 2007
In the top 30 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Giocoso from Domaine de l'Oustal Blanc are 2014, 2008, 2012, 2011 and 2009.

Informations about the Domaine de l'Oustal Blanc

The winery offers 8 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Minervois in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Domaine de l'Oustal Blanc is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Languedoc-Roussillon
In the top 20000 of of France wines
In the top 35 of of Minervois wines
In the top 40000 of red wines
In the top 60000 wines of the world

The wine region of Minervois

Mediterranean Languedoc reds (84% of output) north of the Canal du Midi. Signature Syrah with notes of blackberry, violet, black pepper and garrigue, blended with dense Mourvèdre, sunny Grenache (candied red fruits, spices) and old-vine Carignan (black fruits, dry herbs, firm tannins). Fleshy palate, freshness at altitude. Minervois-La Livinière cru at the top (1999), dense and age-worthy.


The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon

Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.

The word of the wine: Pineau de la Loire

See chenin blanc.

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