Vignobles Assémat - Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac

Vignobles AssématDomaine Castel Oualou Lirac

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac of Vignobles Assémat is a red wine from the region of Lirac of Rhone Valley.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac from the Vignobles Assémat

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac of Vignobles Assémat in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac of Vignobles Assémat in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, raspberry or pepper and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Vignobles Assémat's Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac.

Winemaker
Jean-Francois Assemat
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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.

Last vintages of this wine

Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac - 2018
In the top 100 of of Lirac wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac - 2017
In the top 100 of of Lirac wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac - 2016
In the top 100 of of Lirac wines
Average rating: 411110
Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac - 2015
In the top 100 of of Lirac wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac - 2014
In the top 100 of of Lirac wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac - 2013
In the top 100 of of Lirac wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Domaine Castel Oualou Lirac from Vignobles Assémat are 2016, 2013, 2018, 2017 and 2015.

Informations about the Vignobles Assémat

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Lirac in the region of Rhone Valley

The Vignobles Assémat is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Lirac to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 30000 of of France wines
In the top 2000 of of Lirac wines
In the top 65000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

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.


The wine region of Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.

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The word of the wine: R-M (champagne)

Harvesting and handling. It is the artisan winemaker. He elaborates his own champagne, often a monocru representative of the village or the surrounding villages.

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