The Domaine du Dragon of Côtes de Provence of Provence

Domaine du Dragon
The winery offers 17 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 182 of the estates of Provence.
It is located in Côtes de Provence in the region of Provence
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The Domaine du Dragon is one of the best wineries to follow in Côtes de Provence.. It offers 17 wines for sale in of Côtes de Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Nestled in the heart of the verdant mountains of the Côte de Provence, in France, lies a unique viticulture gem - the Domaine du Dragon. With its mystical name and alluring landscape, this estate offers more than a simple journey into the world of wine; it's a multisensory experience that awakens taste, smell, sight and touch, with its stunning landscapes, exquisite wines, and unparalleled hospitality. The Domaine du Dragon spans across 24 hectares of vineyards, delicately scattered across the picturesque hills of Draguignan. Surrounded by lush forests and rolling landscapes, the vineyard splendidly combines traditional viticulture techniques with modernity to produce a variety of exceptional wines. Cecil and Fiona Carbonel, the owners of the domain, are committed to respecting the environment, using impressive sustainable practices in viticulture and winemaking. The Domaine du Dragon is particularly renowned for its rich selection of rosé wines from the Côtes de Provence appellation. But the estate is not limited to the production of rosés. It also produces powerful, aromatic red wines, as well as fresh, fruity white wines, each expressing the unique terroir of this slice of Provençal paradise. The vineyard not only offers guided tastings of its wines, but also tours of its vaulted cellars, testament to its attachment to tradition. This provides visitors with the opportunity to discover the subtleties of the winemaking process, from vine pruning to wine aging. Domaine du Dragon is undeniably an embodiment of the Provençal art of living, where viticulture is not just a tradition, but a way of life.

Top Domaine du Dragon wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine du Dragon

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

How Domaine du Dragon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef with balsamic sauce, dad's lamb mouse or lamb tagine with prunes.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine du Dragon

On the nose the red wine of Domaine du Dragon. often reveals types of flavors of cheese, microbio or red fruit.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine du Dragon

  • 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.75/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.70/5

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

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

Discovering the wine region of Côtes de Provence

The AOC Côtes de Provence is the largest appellation in the Provence wine region of southeastern France. It covers about 20,000 hectares of vineyards, which produce the vast majority of Provence's rosé wine. This appellation includes most of the vineyards in the Var department - essentially the eastern half of the Provence wine region - with the exception of 2,250 hectares North of Toulon which are reserved for the Côteaux Varois en Provence appellation. Although it also covers red and white wine, about 80% of Côtes de Provence production is rosé.

This wine is mainly made from the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsaut grapes, as well as the quintessential Provence red Tibouren. Although clearly a minority, the Volume of red wine produced under this title (and elsewhere in Provence) is increasing and currently represents about 15% of the total. Grapes such as the three key Rhone varieties mentioned above and Cabernet Sauvignon (introduced here in the 1960s) are being used by a New wave of winemakers eager to demonstrate that rosé is not the only interesting wine in the region. Only about five percent of Côtes de Provence wines are made from white grapes, particularly Rolle (Vermentino).

The top pink wines of Domaine du Dragon

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

How Domaine du Dragon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of baked bread (tomato, mushroom, ham, cheese), lobster tail armorican style or quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine du Dragon

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine du Dragon. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of apples, peach or minerality. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine du Dragon. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine du Dragon

  • 2014With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5

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

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

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.

The top white wines of Domaine du Dragon

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

How Domaine du Dragon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of beef carrots, rabbit with cider and mushrooms or chinese fondue.

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

  • Rolle
  • Viognier

The word of the wine: Biodynamic (agriculture)

Organic agriculture is part of a vision of the world linking the plant and all living beings to the cosmos and basing work in the vineyard and the cellar on the cycles of the moon.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine du Dragon

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine du Dragon

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

Discover the grape variety: Rolle

Rolle is a white grape variety of Turkish origin that has become established in the South of France, particularly in the Var region, in Corsica under the name of Vermentinu, and in Italy. Its bunches and berries, of medium size, change from white to pink when the grapes are ripe. The rolle likes hot climates where the soil is dry and poor. On the other hand, it fears the wind and diseases. It produces fat, well-balanced white wines. These wines may lack acidity, but they are still very aromatic and give off notes of grapefruit, white fruit, white flowers, fennel, etc. Rolle is also a good table grape that can be enjoyed both fresh and dry. Present in Provence, Languedoc, Roussillon and Corsica. It is used in the composition of numerous appellations such as Ajaccio, Patrimonio, Bandol, Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence, Côtes-de-Provence, Costières-de-Nîmes, Corbières, Collioure, Côtes-de-Roussillon, Minervois, Saint Chinian...

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Discover the grape variety: Viognier

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

News about Domaine du Dragon and wines from the region

The Morey Saint Denis appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation. The vineyard lies on an intensely fractured area. Several characteristic zones can be distinguished, we can say that each Climat has its own personality. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in April 2021 ...

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 ...

The Mâcon plus appellation seen by Théo et Hugo Merlin

Théo and Paul Merlin are winegrowers at the Domaine Merlin, they emphasizes the characteristics of the appellation Mâcon La Roche Vineuse. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (March 2020). 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/company/bivb​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogn ...

The word of the wine: Biodynamic (agriculture)

Organic agriculture is part of a vision of the world linking the plant and all living beings to the cosmos and basing work in the vineyard and the cellar on the cycles of the moon.

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