The Domaine de la Croix of Provence

Domaine de la Croix
The winery offers 19 different wines
3.8
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This estate is part of the Bolloré Group.
It is ranked in the top 215 of the estates of Provence.
It is located in Provence
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The Domaine de la Croix is one of the best wineries to follow in Provence.. It offers 19 wines for sale in of Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de la Croix wines

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

The top white wines of Domaine de la Croix

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de la Croix

How Domaine de la Croix wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of sausages with kale, cream and tuna quiche or express chicken skewers with spices.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de la Croix

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de la Croix. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de la Croix

  • 2013With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5

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

  • Vermentino
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Provence

Provence is a wine region in the far southeast of France, best known for the quality (and quantity) of its rosé wines and for its Warm, mild Climate. The modernization that is taking place in many of the traditional wine regions of southern France has not yet taken place to the same extent in Provence, but there are Clear signs of change. The region's Grape varieties, in particular, have come under scrutiny in recent decades. Traditional varieties such as Carignan, Barbaroux (Barbarossa from Sardinia) and Calitor are being replaced by more commercially viable varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and even Cabernet Sauvignon.

The term "Varietal improvers" is gaining ground in Provence, as it is in the neighbouring Languedoc-Roussillon. The most successful local varieties, Mourvèdre, Tibouren and Vermentino (known locally as Rolle), have remained in favor, proving their value in Provence wines, in red, rosé and white respectively. The Vineyards of Provence cover an area of France's southeastern coastline that measures about 200 kilometers from east to west. In this definitely Mediterranean climate - no Provencal vineyard is more than 55 km from the Mediterranean - the vines enjoy about 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, as well as an average annual temperature of 14.

5°C.

The top red wines of Domaine de la Croix

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de la Croix

How Domaine de la Croix wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef tongue in hot pickle sauce, original mafé with okra or moroccan chicken tagine.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de la Croix

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de la Croix. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, strawberries or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de la Croix. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de la Croix

  • 2020With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.95/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). 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 large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

The top pink wines of Domaine de la Croix

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de la Croix

How Domaine de la Croix wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of steamed pork chops, rice with seafood or light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine de la Croix

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine de la Croix. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or butter and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, strawberries or raspberry. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine de la Croix. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine de la Croix

  • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.93/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine de la Croix.

  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault
  • Grenache
  • Tibouren
  • Cabernet Franc

The word of the wine: Oxidation

Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.

The top sweet wines of Domaine de la Croix

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine de la Croix

How Domaine de la Croix wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of zucchini gratin with tuna and tomato, seafood and mushroom quiche or king's cake with frangipane.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine de la Croix

  • 2017With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine de la Croix.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. 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. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de la Croix

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

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Domaine de la Croix and wines from the region

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Burgy

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Burgy, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are availablein French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/ ...

An overview of Mâcon plus a geographical denomination appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey of this vineyard where the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation are produced. A unique journey to discover this region where the Romanesque churches punctuate the landscape and are the witnesses of the link between the vines and Christiannity. Cluny is the gatekeeper. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Chardonnay

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Chardonnay, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bourgogne ...

The word of the wine: Oxidation

Alteration of the wine caused by prolonged contact with oxygen and resulting in a coppery colour with brown reflections and the appearance of typical aromas reminiscent of rancid nuts.