The Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre of Gigondas of Rhone Valley
The Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre is one of the world's great estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in of Gigondas to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre wines in Gigondas among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre 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 Roucas de St Pierre wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef miroton, saddle of lamb with herbs or forest rabbit.
On the nose the red wine of Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, blackberry or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, earth or oak. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The wine region of Gigondas is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Saint Cosme or the Domaine la Bouissiere produce mainly wines red, pink and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gigondas are Mourvèdre, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gigondas often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, butter or baking spice and sometimes also flavors of bay leaf, star anise or pomegranate.
In the mouth of Gigondas is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 315 estates and châteaux in the of Gigondas, producing 568 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Gigondas go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Planning a wine route in the of Gigondas? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre.
Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. 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. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
At a national committee meeting held on Thursday 8th September, members of the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) voted unanimously to ratify the change to the appellation guidelines to allow white wines into AP Gigondas. A working group of growers and négociants has been pursuing the amendment for 11 years. The amendment states that white Gigondas must contain a minimum 70% Clairette. Other permitted varieties include Bourboulenc, Clairette Rose, Grenache Gris, Grenache Blan ...
When I have some time to myself in the southern Rhône, my favourite place to relax is the peaceful village of Gigondas. I had even more reason to visit this June, as the growers’ syndicate was celebrating the 50th anniversary of the appellation. Over a meal at Domaine du Clos des Tourelles, we had the opportunity to taste wines spanning five decades, including a remarkable 1971 that was still very much alive and kicking. Gigondas has long been recognised as an exceptional site for winemaking, bu ...
Establishing a vineyard isn’t something you just rush into these days. Identifying the right site, carrying out soil analysis, selecting suitable rootstocks and varieties, procuring equipment… We’ve made a lot of progress in the past 80 years. But perhaps we overthink such things. Some estates, such as Domaine Font de Courtedune, have grown organically, with major decisions often being made for practical, rather than stylistic, reasons. And the results, from Côtes-du-Rhône to Châteauneuf-du-Pape ...
In red winemaking, wine made from the marcs by pressing after devatting. See goutte (wine of).