The Winery Department 66 of Côtes Catalanes of Pays d'Oc

Winery Department 66
The winery offers 4 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
This estate is part of the E & J Gallo.
It is ranked in the top 1 of the estates of Pays d'Oc.
It is located in Côtes Catalanes in the region of Pays d'Oc

The Winery Department 66 is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 4 wines for sale in of Côtes Catalanes to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Department 66 wines

Looking for the best Winery Department 66 wines in Côtes Catalanes among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Department 66 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 Winery Department 66 wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Department 66

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Department 66

How Winery Department 66 wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of borscht (russia), chicken lasagna or eggplant moussaka with lamb.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Department 66

On the nose the red wine of Winery Department 66. often reveals types of flavors of cream, chalk or oak and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, microbio or earth. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Department 66. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Department 66

  • 1966With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Department 66.

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan

Discovering the wine region of Côtes Catalanes

The wine region of Côtes Catalanes is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de l'Ou or the Domaine Department 66 produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes Catalanes are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes Catalanes often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, saline or pink grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of watermelon, nectarine or wax.

In the mouth of Côtes Catalanes is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 308 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes Catalanes, producing 1005 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes Catalanes go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.

The top pink wines of Winery Department 66

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Department 66

How Winery Department 66 wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta with mussels, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or green tomatoes in vinegar.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Department 66

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Department 66. often reveals types of flavors of cream, non oak or floral and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, watermelon or pink grapefruit. In the mouth the pink wine of Winery Department 66. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Department 66

  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.40/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 2.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Department 66.

  • Grenache Blanc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Department 66

Planning a wine route in the of Côtes Catalanes? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Department 66.

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.

News about Winery Department 66 and wines from the region

An overview of the Rully appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey above the vineyard of Rully. Situated at the end of the Côte de Beaune region, it marks the begining of the côte chalonnaise with such a diversity of landscapes. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogne-wines ...

The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Vinzelles

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-Vinzelles, 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/BourgogneW ...

The word of the wine: Rosé de saignée

A method of making rosé wine that consists of partially draining a vat of red wine after a few hours of maceration. The longer the maceration, the stronger the colour. This practice gives rich and expressive rosés.