The Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre of Gigondas of Rhone Valley

Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre
Only one wine is currently referenced in this domain
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This estate is part of the Vignobles Yves Cheron.
It is ranked in the top 27 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Gigondas in the region 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.

Top Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre wines

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.

The top red wines of Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre

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 quick beef bourguignon, lamb chops marinated with herbs or rabbit legs with fresh cream.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre

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 best vintages in the red wines of Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre

  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine du Roucas de St Pierre.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre

Discovering the wine region of Gigondas

Full-bodied cru of the southern Rhone at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail: signature Grenache as king red (>=50%) with Syrah and Mourvedre — powerful and sun-soaked with notes of candied black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, plum), garrigue, kirsch, spices, licorice and pepper, dense tannins and a long finish (14-15% alcohol), more structured than Chateauneuf. Lively roses. AOC (1971), ~1,200 ha on the eponymous village (Vaucluse), limestone and clay-sandy soils, ages 5-15 years.

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Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

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