The Domaine du Château Larroque of Côtes de Gascogne of Comté Tolosan

Domaine du Château Larroque
The winery offers 2 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 11 of the estates of Comté Tolosan.
It is located in Côtes de Gascogne in the region of Comté Tolosan

The Domaine du Château Larroque is one of the world's great estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in of Côtes de Gascogne to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine du Château Larroque wines

Looking for the best Domaine du Château Larroque wines in Côtes de Gascogne among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine du Château Larroque 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 du Château Larroque wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine du Château Larroque

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine du Château Larroque

How Domaine du Château Larroque wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chinese fondue, shoulder of lamb on a bed of potatoes or wild boar stew provencal style.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine du Château Larroque

On the nose the red wine of Domaine du Château Larroque. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earthy or tobacco and sometimes also flavors of black cherries, non oak or earth.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine du Château Larroque

  • 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine du Château Larroque.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Tannat
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discovering the wine region of Côtes de Gascogne

The wine region of Côtes de Gascogne is located in the region of Comté Tolosan of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sichel or the Domaine Haut-Marin produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Gascogne are Colombard, Gros Manseng and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Gascogne often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tangerine or jam and sometimes also flavors of watermelon, pomegranate or lemon grass.

In the mouth of Côtes de Gascogne is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 483 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes de Gascogne, producing 1602 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes de Gascogne go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian.

The top white wines of Domaine du Château Larroque

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine du Château Larroque

How Domaine du Château Larroque wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

Discover the grape variety: Tannat

Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine du Château Larroque

Planning a wine route in the of Côtes de Gascogne? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine du Château Larroque.

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 du Château Larroque and wines from the region

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An overview of the Rully appellation

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The word of the wine: Bouquet

The tertiary aromas that develop during aging and characterize the wine at its peak. This term is improperly used to refer to the aromas of a wine in general.