The Domaine des Tours of Vaucluse of Méditerranée

Domaine des Tours
The winery offers 6 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
This estate is part of the Château Rayas.
It is ranked in the top 8 of the estates of Méditerranée.
It is located in Vaucluse in the region of Méditerranée

The Domaine des Tours is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 6 wines for sale in of Vaucluse to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine des Tours, located in Vaucluse, France, is one of the oldest and most prestigious winemaking estates. This family estate is both an agricultural enterprise and a winemaking domain. It offers a variety of products made from indigenous and international grape varieties, each crop selected and adapted to produce a product of exceptional quality. The Domaine des Tours spans a landscape of vineyards and lush hills, studded with dry stone walls. Its region is filled with enchanting vineyards and boasts a gentle, sun-kissed climate that favors the production of the most graceful and rare plots. The philosophy of the Domaine des Tours centers around perpetuating the family heritage and producing quality wines. The vineyard, of course, is always carefully maintained, and the winemakers are committed to refining the products in a traditional way. Each year, the estate produces a blend of a wide variety of grape varieties, including Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cinsault, Grenache, and Syrah, to create rich, balanced, and aromatic wines. The Domaine des Tours also offers exclusive tours and tastings for wine lovers. Visitors can discover Tasting Guides presented by professional winemakers, explaining all aspects of the process. Visitors can also enjoy a tour at the Domaine des Tours, with insights into the vineyard, winemaking facilities, and brewing vats. The Domaine des Tours is one of the best destinations for wine enthusiasts. It ranks among the most prestigious winemaking estates in Vaucluse. The Legrand family and their dedicated winemakers make this estate an amazing place for wine lovers and a unique starting point for a journey through Vaucluse.

Top Domaine des Tours wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine des Tours

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

How Domaine des Tours wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork tongue with bacon and onions, axoa from espelette ( 22nd meeting ) or duck leg confit in white wine.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine des Tours

On the nose the red wine of Domaine des Tours. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, pomegranate or white pepper and sometimes also flavors of toasty, mint or prune. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine des Tours. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine des Tours

  • 2017With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.30/5

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

  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

Discovering the wine region of Vaucluse

The wine region of Vaucluse is located in the region of Méditerranée of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Chêne Bleu or the Domaine Chêne Bleu produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vaucluse are Viognier, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vaucluse often reveals types of flavors of earthy, blueberry or dried herbs and sometimes also flavors of savory, anise or cinnamon.

In the mouth of Vaucluse is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 224 estates and châteaux in the of Vaucluse, producing 492 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vaucluse go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top white wines of Domaine des Tours

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

How Domaine des Tours wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of seafood lasagna, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or home-made coq au vin.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine des Tours

On the nose the white wine of Domaine des Tours. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vegetal or yellow apple and sometimes also flavors of floral, citrus fruit or spices. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine des Tours. is a .

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine des Tours

  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.60/5

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

  • Clairette

Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). 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 large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine des Tours

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

Discover the grape variety: Clairette

Clairette rosé is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape used for wine making. However, it can also be found on our tables! Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by medium to large bunches of grapes of medium size. Clairette rosé can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

News about Domaine des Tours and wines from the region

Geographical denomination: The first step towards the notion of terroir – Focus Bourgogne

We created this photomontage, to show you the landscapes and the different characteristics of the 14 geographical denominations of the Bourgogne appellation: Wine colors, grape varieties, soil specificities, surface area and production. You’ll become an expert on the Bourgogne appellation! 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/comp ...

Chablis: #locationmatters by Yang LU

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 first 90-second clip, Yang LU explains how location is the key to understanding “Why Chablis is special”. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Péronne

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-Péronne, 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 availablein French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...

The word of the wine: Phenolic ripeness

A distinction is made between the ripeness of sugars and acids and the ripeness of tannins and other compounds such as anthocyanins and tannins, which will bring structure and colour. Grapes can be measured at 13° potential without having reached this phenolic maturity. Vinified at this stage, they will give hard, astringent wines, without charm.