The Domaine de l'Oyon is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 4 wines for sale in of Agenais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine de l'Oyon wines in Agenais among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de l'Oyon 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 l'Oyon wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine de l'Oyon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before or sarthe pot.
The wine region of Agenais is located in the region of Comté Tolosan of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de Quissat or the Domaine Mary Taylor produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Agenais are Merlot, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Agenais often reveals types of flavors of cherry, violet or plum and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, earth or oak.
We currently count 12 estates and châteaux in the of Agenais, producing 30 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Agenais go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
How Domaine de l'Oyon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pasta with tuna and laughing cow, mussels with curry or goat cheese and bacon quiche.
Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.
Planning a wine route in the of Agenais? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine de l'Oyon.
Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.
