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 pasta al forno (baked pasta), mamyjaja lamb mouse tagine or chicken wrap.

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

World reference for pale, elegant rosé: salmon to onion-skin hue, notes of strawberry, pink grapefruit, white peach and flowers, fresh, dry, mineral palate, taut finish. 90% of output, the Provençal signature. Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and native Tibouren in the blend. A few fleshy Mediterranean reds (Mourvèdre, Syrah) and saline Vermentino whites.

20,000 ha between sea and Sainte-Victoire, Mediterranean climate, AOC since 1977. The sunshine wine par excellence.

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 soft and inexpensive pasta gratin, yellow risotto with mussels 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
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With 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

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.

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 pigeon with bacon and mushrooms, rabbit with kriek and cherries or waterzooï of the sea.

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

  • Rolle
  • Viognier

The word of the wine: ODG

Organisation for the defence and management of wine, set up following the reform of the "syndicats de crus". The ODG is the collective organisation responsible for the defence and management of a product under an official sign of identification and quality and between wine appellations.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine du Dragon

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

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Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.

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Discover the grape variety: Viognier

Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.