The Domaine des Cigalounes of Lirac of Rhone Valley

Domaine des Cigalounes - Lirac
Only one wine is currently referenced in this domain
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 9 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Lirac in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine des Cigalounes is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 1 wines for sale in of Lirac to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine des Cigalounes wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine des Cigalounes

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine des Cigalounes

How Domaine des Cigalounes wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, lamb tagine with honey and dried fruits or duck aiguillettes with apples.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine des Cigalounes

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

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine des Cigalounes

  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine des Cigalounes.

  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache

Discovering the wine region of Lirac

The wine region of Lirac is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Rocca Maura or the Domaine L'Anglore - Eric Pfifferling produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lirac are Mourvèdre, Clairette and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lirac often reveals types of flavors of cream, chalk or apricot and sometimes also flavors of peach, tropical or grapefruit.

In the mouth of Lirac is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 144 estates and châteaux in the of Lirac, producing 321 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Lirac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine des Cigalounes

Planning a wine route in the of Lirac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine des Cigalounes.

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.

News about Domaine des Cigalounes and wines from the region

Lirac & Tavel 2020: report and top-scoring wines

On the 25th March there was a frost in the Southern Rhône. ‘It’s normal to have frosts then – it’s practically still winter,’ says Rodolphe des Pins of Château de Montfaucon. Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the top-scoring Lirac & Tavel 2020 wines {"content":"PHA+QnV0IHdoZW4gdGhlIHZpbmVzIGhhdmUgd29rZW4gZWFybHksIGFzIHRoZXkgZGlkIGluIDIwMjAsIGl0IGNhbiBkZWNpbWF0ZSB0aGUgeW91bmcgYnVkcy48L3A+CjxwPjxkaXYgY2xhc3M9ImFkLWNvbnRhaW5lciBhZC1jb250YWluZXItLW1vYmlsZ ...

Walls: Tavel and its unexpected revolution

When asked which is the most exciting appellation in the Rhône, there’s one that currently springs to mind before all others: Tavel. I have to be honest with you: I don’t buy much rosé. So, given that Tavel is, according to The Oxford Companion to Wine, ‘one of France’s few all-rosé appellations,’ my response might be unexpected. The Oxford Companion is technically correct, of course – the wines made here are paler than a typical red wine. But compared to other rosés, that’s where the comparison ...

Guigal acquires Tavel rosé estate Château d’Aqueria

Guigal has acquired Château d’Aqueria for an undisclosed fee in a deal that adds to a sense of fresh dynamism in the historic vineyards of Tavel, a rosé-only appellation that lies on the west bank of the Rhône river in southern France. Marcel Guigal, son of Guigal domaine founder Etienne, said, ‘Our family is delighted to join the Tavel appellation and to participate in the promotion of this great gastronomic rosé.’ Château d’Aqueria. Photo credit: Courtesy of E. Guigal. The purchase puts ...

The word of the wine: Flowable

A supple, easy-drinking wine with little consistency in the mouth.