The Domaine du Deffends of Provence

Domaine du Deffends
The winery offers 9 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 442 of the estates of Provence.
It is located in Provence

The Domaine du Deffends is one of the best wineries to follow in Provence.. It offers 9 wines for sale in of Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine du Deffends wines

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

The top white wines of Domaine du Deffends

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine du Deffends

How Domaine du Deffends wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of country-style snow peas, aiguillette of duck normandy style or blanquette of the sea.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine du Deffends

On the nose the white wine of Domaine du Deffends. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or tree fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine du Deffends

  • 2016With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine du Deffends.

  • Viognier
  • Vermentino

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 red wines of Domaine du Deffends

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine du Deffends

How Domaine du Deffends wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, lamb tagine with dried fruits or lamb tagine with honey and onions.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine du Deffends

On the nose the red wine of Domaine du Deffends. often reveals types of flavors of earthy, leather or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, black currant or truffle.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine du Deffends

  • 2006With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cinsault

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. 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. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top pink wines of Domaine du Deffends

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine du Deffends

How Domaine du Deffends wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of lentils and morteau sausages, mie goreng or quiche lorraine.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine du Deffends

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine du Deffends. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, strawberries or grass and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine du Deffends. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine du Deffends

  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine du Deffends.

  • Grenache
  • Cinsault

The word of the wine: Deposit

Solid particles that can naturally coat the bottom of a bottle of wine. It is rather a guarantee that the wine has not been mistreated: in fact, to avoid the natural deposit, rather violent processes of filtration or cold passage (- 7 or - 8 °C) are used in order to precipitate the tartar (the small white crystals that some people confuse with crystallized sugar: just taste to dissuade you from it)

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine du Deffends

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 du Deffends.

Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.

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The word of the wine: Deposit

Solid particles that can naturally coat the bottom of a bottle of wine. It is rather a guarantee that the wine has not been mistreated: in fact, to avoid the natural deposit, rather violent processes of filtration or cold passage (- 7 or - 8 °C) are used in order to precipitate the tartar (the small white crystals that some people confuse with crystallized sugar: just taste to dissuade you from it)