The Domaine de la Motte of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine de la Motte
The winery offers 10 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
This estate is part of the Vignobles Bonfils.
It is ranked in the top 3156 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Languedoc-Roussillon

The Domaine de la Motte is one of the best wineries to follow in Languedoc-Roussillon.. It offers 10 wines for sale in of Languedoc-Roussillon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine de la Motte winery is located in Cournonsec in the Hérault department, at the far southwest of the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France. Situated within a stunning, preserved natural setting, the estate spans over 60 hectares of exceptional terroir and offers a large variety of wines, both rosé, white, and red. The vineyard is planted on gently sloping lands in the shadow of the Black Mountain, producing wines with rich and complex flavors. The vines are organically farmed, and the use of chemical products and fertilizers is strictly limited to ensure optimal quality and sustainable production. The range of wines produced on the estate is varied. The white wine is produced from Grenache and Roussanne grapes; the red is made from Mourvèdre and Syrah grapes, and the rosé is crafted from Cinsault and Grenache grapes. The wines are carefully vinified and aged with extreme attention to detail, using modern techniques and cutting-edge technology equipment. You will also find a varied selection of vintages, such as the Chante-Loup and the Centenaire, which was produced to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary. One of the great advantages of the Domaine de La Motte is its proximity to the neighboring village of Béziers, which is only a 20-minute drive away and offers a wonderful range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment for the whole family. Additionally, when visiting the estate, you can also enjoy several activities such as horse riding along the Canal du Midi, hiking trails through the vineyards, and wine tours to discover the magical alchemy of wine. Lastly, the onsite restaurant, the Caveau, serves regional cuisine and delicious dishes made from produce from the estate.

Top Domaine de la Motte wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine de la Motte

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

How Domaine de la Motte wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of tata simone's dumplings, cannelloni chicken, pepper and mozzarella or veal cutlets with savoy tomme.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de la Motte

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de la Motte. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cheese or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, oak or microbio. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de la Motte. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

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

  • 2008With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.57/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.52/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5

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

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discovering the wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.

The typical Languedoc red wine is medium-bodied and Fruity. The best examples are slightly heavier and have darker, more savoury aromas, with notes of spice, undergrowth and leather. The Grape varieties used to make them are the classic southern French ones: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, often with a touch of Carignan or Cinsaut. The white wines of the appellation are made from Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc, with occasional use of Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne from the Rhône Valley.

The top white wines of Domaine de la Motte

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

How Domaine de la Motte wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of salmon lasagna, quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese or chicken nuggets.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de la Motte

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de la Motte. often reveals types of flavors of cream, oaky or citrus and sometimes also flavors of apples, butter or pear. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine de la Motte. is a powerful.

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

  • 2016With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.37/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.33/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.30/5

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

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir 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. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

The top pink wines of Domaine de la Motte

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

How Domaine de la Motte wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pork filet mignon with foie gras and rosemary, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or tuna spread.

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

  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache

The word of the wine: Clear

Said of a wine that is clear and brilliant in colour and contains no suspended matter.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de la Motte

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

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

News about Domaine de la Motte and wines from the region

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The Morey Saint Denis appellation investigated through its geology and geography

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The word of the wine: Clear

Said of a wine that is clear and brilliant in colour and contains no suspended matter.

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