The Domaine de la Tuque of Perigord of Vin de Pays

Domaine de la Tuque - Abouriou
The winery offers 8 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 18 of the estates of Vin de Pays.
It is located in Perigord in the region of Vin de Pays
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The Domaine de la Tuque is one of the world's great estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in of Perigord to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de la Tuque wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine de la Tuque

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

How Domaine de la Tuque wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, eggs in meurette or rabbit with basquaise sauce.

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

  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5

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

  • Abouriou
  • Cabernet Franc

Discovering the wine region of Perigord

The wine region of Perigord is located in the region of Atlantique of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Haut Vignac or the Château le Raz produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Perigord are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Perigord often reveals types of flavors of earth, black fruit or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of floral, vegetal or peach.

In the mouth of Perigord is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 52 estates and châteaux in the of Perigord, producing 126 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Perigord go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top pink wines of Domaine de la Tuque

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

How Domaine de la Tuque wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of monkfish tagine, lamb stew from my mum or delicious thai chicken.

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

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discover the grape variety: Abouriou

Abouriou noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Lot-et-Garonne). 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 medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The Abouriou noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Armagnac, Languedoc & Roussillon.

The top white wines of Domaine de la Tuque

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

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

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

  • Colombard

The word of the wine: Body

Character of a wine combining a good constitution (structure and flesh) with warmth.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de la Tuque

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

Discover the grape variety: Colombard

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.

News about Domaine de la Tuque and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Body

Character of a wine combining a good constitution (structure and flesh) with warmth.

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