The Domaine du Phénix of Corbières of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine du Phénix - Bruma Mourvedre
The winery offers 6 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
It is ranked in the top 36 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Corbières in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Domaine du Phénix is one of the world's great estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in of Corbières to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine du Phénix wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine du Phénix

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

How Domaine du Phénix wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers, pasta with peas and bacon or casserons in the country style.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine du Phénix

On the nose the red wine of Domaine du Phénix. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine du Phénix. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine du Phénix

  • 2015With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Carignan
  • Mourvedre

Discovering the wine region of Corbières

Corbières is an important appellation in the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is one of the best known and most productive appellations in the Languedoc. The Corbières vineyards produce large quantities of red and rosé wines, as well as a growing number of white wines. The reds are the strongest Part of the appellation; they are reputedly Rich and herbal, made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Lledoner Pelut and Carignan.

The rosé wines of the Corbières are also very famous, made from the same red grape varieties, combined with Grenache Gris and Picpoul. White wines represent only a small percentage of the total production. They are made from a wide selection of grape varieties - notably Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Maccabeu, Marsanne and Roussanne. The appellation has about 2,200 winegrowers, nearly 300 private producers and more than 30 cooperatives.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine du Phénix

Planning a wine route in the of Corbières? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine du Phénix.

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.

News about Domaine du Phénix and wines from the region

Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022

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The word of the wine: Vinification

Method and set of techniques for making wine.