The Domaine des Myrtes of Provence

Domaine des Myrtes
The winery offers 13 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 1916 of the estates of Provence.
It is located in Provence

The Domaine des Myrtes is one of the best wineries to follow in Provence.. It offers 13 wines for sale in of Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine des Myrtes wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine des Myrtes

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

How Domaine des Myrtes wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of barbecued prime rib with coarse salt, lamb chops with figs and honey or japanese curry.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine des Myrtes

  • 2016With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5

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

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Mourvedre
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Carignan
  • Cinsault

Discovering the wine region of Provence

Provence is a wine region in the far southeast of France, best known for the quality (and quantity) of its rosé wines and for its Warm, mild Climate. The modernization that is taking place in many of the traditional wine regions of southern France has not yet taken place to the same extent in Provence, but there are Clear signs of change. The region's Grape varieties, in particular, have come under scrutiny in recent decades. Traditional varieties such as Carignan, Barbaroux (Barbarossa from Sardinia) and Calitor are being replaced by more commercially viable varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and even Cabernet Sauvignon.

The term "Varietal improvers" is gaining ground in Provence, as it is in the neighbouring Languedoc-Roussillon. The most successful local varieties, Mourvèdre, Tibouren and Vermentino (known locally as Rolle), have remained in favor, proving their value in Provence wines, in red, rosé and white respectively. The Vineyards of Provence cover an area of France's southeastern coastline that measures about 200 kilometers from east to west. In this definitely Mediterranean climate - no Provencal vineyard is more than 55 km from the Mediterranean - the vines enjoy about 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, as well as an average annual temperature of 14.

5°C.

The top pink wines of Domaine des Myrtes

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine des Myrtes

How Domaine des Myrtes wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of savoyard crozet gratin, raoul's bouillabaisse or tuna, pepper and tomato quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine des Myrtes

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine des Myrtes. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, strawberries or red fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine des Myrtes. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine des Myrtes

  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine des Myrtes.

  • Grenache
  • Marselan
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Carignan
  • Cinsault

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.

The top white wines of Domaine des Myrtes

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine des Myrtes

How Domaine des Myrtes wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine des Myrtes.

  • Rolle

The word of the wine: Color

The colour of wines is characterized by its intensity and its nuances of hue. The intensity is specific to each grape variety, while the nuances of colour are linked to the evolution of the wine over time.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine des Myrtes

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

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

News about Domaine des Myrtes and wines from the region

Ex-NBA star Tony Parker buys Château Saint Laurent near Avignon

Basketball legend Tony Parker announced today (17 November) that he has officially purchased Château Saint Laurent, which lies just to the east of Avignon in southern France. Financial details weren’t disclosed, but the move marks a new winemaking venture for Parker, a six-time NBA All-Star who retired in 2019 after a glittering career that also included representing France at international level. Tony Parker’s new property near to Avignon. Photo credit: Château Saint Laurent. Picturesque ...

Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022

The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...

Leonardo DiCaprio invests in Champagne Telmont

Founded in 1912, the Champagne house is based in Damery, near Epernay. Production is currently led by fourth-generation cellar master and head of viticulture Bertrand Lhôpital. Telmont prides itself on its green credentials, which the brand claims motivated DiCaprio’s determination to get financially involved. ‘Leonardo DiCaprio’s decision to become a shareholder sends Telmont a strong message of support that will encourage us as we carry out our ambitious plans,’ said Ludovic ...

The word of the wine: Color

The colour of wines is characterized by its intensity and its nuances of hue. The intensity is specific to each grape variety, while the nuances of colour are linked to the evolution of the wine over time.