The Domaine du Grès Vaillant of Blanquette de Limoux of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine du Grès Vaillant
The winery offers 10 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 3 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Blanquette de Limoux in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Domaine du Grès Vaillant is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 10 wines for sale in of Blanquette de Limoux to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine du Grès Vaillant wines

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

The top sparkling wines of Domaine du Grès Vaillant

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine du Grès Vaillant

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

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine du Grès Vaillant.

  • Mauzac Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Blanquette de Limoux

The wine region of Blanquette de Limoux is located in the region of Limoux of Languedoc-Roussillon of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Calmel & Joseph or the Domaine Saint-Hilaire produce mainly wines sparkling, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Blanquette de Limoux are Mauzac, Chardonnay and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Blanquette de Limoux often reveals types of flavors of non oak, cheese or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, vanilla or lemon zest.

In the mouth of Blanquette de Limoux is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble. We currently count 59 estates and châteaux in the of Blanquette de Limoux, producing 128 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Blanquette de Limoux go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian.

The top white wines of Domaine du Grès Vaillant

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine du Grès Vaillant

How Domaine du Grès Vaillant wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of tagliatelle with mushrooms, summer tuna quiche or moist parmesan steak.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine du Grès Vaillant

In the mouth the white wine of Domaine du Grès Vaillant. is a .

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

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Mauzac Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Mauzac

Mauzac is a grape variety, black or white (the white one is better known), originating from the South-West. It is mainly cultivated in the vineyards of Gaillac and Limoux (where it is called blanquette), on about 5,000 hectares. mauzac has medium-sized bunches, composed of berries whose colour can vary from green to red depending on the maturity of the grapes. This grape variety likes limestone and clay-limestone soils, and it is here that it is most productive. Its white wines are fat, with little acidity and marked by aromas of ripe apple, pear, honey, quince, vanilla and violet, typical of the great sweet wines of Gaillac. mauzac also produces the famous Blanquette-de-Limoux in rural method. In this region, Mauzac is competing with Sauvignon, Chenin and Chardonnay, especially for sparkling wines which are more similar to Champagne. It is also used in some appellations such as Entre-deux-Mers, Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux, Côtes-de-Duras, Vins-de-Lavilledieu...

The top red wines of Domaine du Grès Vaillant

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine du Grès Vaillant

How Domaine du Grès Vaillant wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras, leek pie or simple and fragrant roast veal.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine du Grès Vaillant

In the mouth the red wine of Domaine du Grès Vaillant. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

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

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Secondary aromas

Aromas resulting from the fermentation and maturation of the wine before bottling. The aging in barrels modifies considerably the texture and the flavours of the wine.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine du Grès Vaillant

Planning a wine route in the of Blanquette de Limoux? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine du Grès Vaillant.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

News about Domaine du Grès Vaillant and wines from the region

The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices

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 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Vinzelles

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Vinzelles, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

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 ...

The word of the wine: Secondary aromas

Aromas resulting from the fermentation and maturation of the wine before bottling. The aging in barrels modifies considerably the texture and the flavours of the wine.