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 boeuf en daube, tajine with 2 meats and preserved lemons or mutton stew with potatoes and garlic.

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 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 roast pork with prunes, duck confit or pasta with shrimp.

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

  • Rolle
  • Viognier

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.

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 chicken bonne femme, cuttlefish in sauce or zucchini and goat cheese quiche.

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 grapefruit, apples or peach and sometimes also flavors of minerality, strawberries or raspberry. 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

The word of the wine: Barbarossa

A black wine and table grape variety grown in Corsica, which is used in the ajaccio appellation.

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: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

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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.

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