The Domaine La Capitaine of Vaud

Domaine La Capitaine
The winery offers 23 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 18 of the estates of Vaud.
It is located in Vaud

The Domaine La Capitaine is one of the world's great estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in of Vaud to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine La Capitaine wines

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

The top white wines of Domaine La Capitaine

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine La Capitaine

How Domaine La Capitaine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of poultry, lean fish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of turkey blanquette with mushrooms, beef tartar with thai flavors or raclette.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine La Capitaine

On the nose the white wine of Domaine La Capitaine. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, peach or lemon and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine La Capitaine. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine La Capitaine

  • 2018With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.72/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine La Capitaine.

  • Chasselas
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Gris
  • Johanniter
  • Pinot Gris
  • Pinot Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Vaud

Vaud is Switzerland's second-largest wine region, located in the French-speaking southwest. The region - which is also one of 26 cantons in the country - is best known for its crisp, white Fendant wines (the national name for the Chasselas variety) and its stunning lakeside landscapes. Both of these reach their zenith in the grand crus of Lavaux/dezaley">Dezaley and Calamin. These famous Lavaux Vineyard terraces, which rise steeply up above Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), are considered of such importance that they are now enjoy protected status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The main Vaud vineyard area arches broadly around Lake Geneva from La Côte, west of Lausanne, via Lavaux (between Lausanne and Montreux to the east) to Chablais, which runs from the lake's edge into the steep-sided Rhone river valley - the gateway to the Valais. North of the lake are a handful of satellite viticultural areas around Lake Neuchâtel, bordering the Neuchatel - Three Lakes area, and along the banks of the Orbe river - grouped into the Côtes de l'Orbe and BonvillarsAOC/AOPs. Vaud is thus flanked by three key Swiss wine regions: Geneva (at the end of the lake to the southwest), Neuchâtel (to the north) and Valais (to the southeast). Just across the Jura Mountains, which form the canton's western edge (the Swiss border with France) is the French portion of the Jura.

Unusually among Swiss wine regions, Vaud produces more white wine than red. Two-thirds of production here is to white wine with the lion's share given over to Fendant/Chasselas, covering just over 2,200 hectares (5,400 acres) in the canton - 60 percent of its area. Other than Chasselas, Pinot Noir and Gamay are the next in line in terms of vineyard area, making up just over 20 percent of vineyard area together. Of the two, Pinot Noir is the more popular, boasting 480 hectares (1,100 acres) compared to Gamay's 350 (860 acres).

The top red wines of Domaine La Capitaine

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine La Capitaine

How Domaine La Capitaine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef in a crust, royal couscous or roast venison with green pepper sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine La Capitaine

In the mouth the red wine of Domaine La Capitaine. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine La Capitaine

  • 2017With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.58/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine La Capitaine.

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Gamaret
  • Grenache
  • Pinot Noir
  • Diolinoir

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.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine La Capitaine

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine La Capitaine

How Domaine La Capitaine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pork such as recipes of hungarian goulash, veal paupiettes with cider or ham croquette with purée.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine La Capitaine.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Gamay

The word of the wine: Floral

Said of a wine whose aromas are reminiscent of flowers.

The top sweet wines of Domaine La Capitaine

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine La Capitaine

How Domaine La Capitaine wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of salmon koulibiac, raoul's bouillabaisse or magic wrap with steak and cheese.

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine La Capitaine.

  • Pinot Gris

Discover the grape variety: Johanniter

An interspecific cross between Riesling and FR 589-54 (Seyve-Villard 12481 x (pinot gris or rülander x chasselas or gutedel)) obtained in Germany in 1968 by Johannes Zimmermann. It has the particularity of having only one gene for resistance to mildew and powdery mildew. This variety can be found in Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, etc. In France, it is practically unknown. Note that the "Johanniter" grape variety is a protected trademark.

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

News about Domaine La Capitaine and wines from the region

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 ...

Geographical denomination: The first step towards the notion of terroir – Focus Bourgogne

We created this photomontage, to show you the landscapes and the different characteristics of the 14 geographical denominations of the Bourgogne appellation: Wine colors, grape varieties, soil specificities, surface area and production. You’ll become an expert on the Bourgogne appellation! Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/comp ...

At the heart of the Mâcon terroir

In line with our previous videos « The Climats of Chablis seen from the sky » and « The vineyards of Bourgogne, seen from the sky » », the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) and the Union des Producteurs de Vins de Mâcon offer you a new stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. Established in 1937, this Régionale appellation is divided into three levels: – The first level is known as white, red or rosé Mâcon. The grapes used can come from all around the Mâconnais. – The second level is name ...

The word of the wine: Floral

Said of a wine whose aromas are reminiscent of flowers.