The Domaine de Quissat of Agenais of Vin de Pays

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The winery offers 9 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 1 of the estates of Vin de Pays.
It is located in Agenais in the region of Vin de Pays

The Domaine de Quissat is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 9 wines for sale in of Agenais to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de Quissat wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine de Quissat

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de Quissat

How Domaine de Quissat wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or pork such as recipes of picadillo, rabbit with homemade mustard or country-style snow peas.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de Quissat

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de Quissat. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, violet or plum and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, earth or oak.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de Quissat

  • 2014With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.40/5

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

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Tannat
  • Negret de Banhars

Discovering the wine region of Agenais

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.

The top white wines of Domaine de Quissat

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de Quissat

How Domaine de Quissat 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 Quissat.

  • Petit Manseng

Discover the grape variety: Petit Manseng

Petit Manseng is a white grape variety of Pyrenean origin. Its small berries have a hard, well-ventilated skin, which allows Petit Manseng to resist grey rot. On the other hand, this variety is very sensitive to noble rot, which concentrates the aromas and makes it possible to produce remarkable sweet wines with flavours of exotic fruits, grapefruit, honey, gingerbread, etc. Rich in alcohol and acidity, these wines are very well balanced and very fine. petit manseng also produces fruity dry white wines. It is also used in the AOC Béarn, Jurançon, Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh, Tursan...

The top pink wines of Domaine de Quissat

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de Quissat

How Domaine de Quissat wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of autumn beef bourguignon, nanie's diced ham quiche or rabbit with mustard and tomatoes.

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

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Tannat

The word of the wine: Brut nature (or ultra brut)

A type of champagne that has not received any dosage liqueur.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de Quissat

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 Quissat.

Discover the grape variety: Tannat

Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.

News about Domaine de Quissat and wines from the region

Long Read: Biodiversity in the vineyard – looking to the future

It’s no secret that climate change is breaking records for heatwaves, frosts, fires, droughts, hail and wildfires. Their increasing frequency has left the wine world awash with initiatives, conferences, and research all concerning sustainable viticulture and its many facets: biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and the host of organic, biodynamic and sustainable labels or certifications they embody. More than simple posturing, many are concerned with the very real practicalities of saving wate ...

Jameson unveils new ‘musical direction’ with Jameson Remastered

The first release in the collection, ‘Jameson Remastered’ represents a significant shift in direction for the well-known blended Irish whiskey brand, by bringing back a single pot still whiskey to the portfolio, celebrating the spirit of classic discontinued recipes from the Jameson archives. The 15 year old single pot still (a whiskey distilled and constructed from only malted and un-malted barley, rather than being additionally blended with grain whiskey, like the flagship Jameson Original) wa ...

Glenfiddich launches rare Time Re:Imagined whisky collection

Glenfiddich has released a range of three luxury single malts, themed around time. The Time Re:Imagined collection includes 30-year-old, 40-year-old and 50-year-old expressions, priced from £900 up to £35,000. The whiskies have been matured in Speyside. Each one is presented in packaging designed to interpret different concepts of time. ‘In whisky production, we often talk about the role of malt masters and it is our responsibility to find the delicate balance between the taste of the whisky and ...

The word of the wine: Brut nature (or ultra brut)

A type of champagne that has not received any dosage liqueur.