The Domaine La Garrigue of Vacqueyras of Rhone Valley

Domaine La Garrigue
The winery offers 12 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 9 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Vacqueyras in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine La Garrigue is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 12 wines for sale in of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine La Garrigue is a family vineyard situated on a beautiful estate in Vacqueyras, France. This vineyard is surrounded by a lush Mediterranean forest which serves as the perfect backdrop for the rich, Mediterranean flavors of its wines. The vines are grown in terraces on well-exposed hillsides, shaded by oak trees, lavender and vine stumps that help create wines of great finesse. Domaine La Garrigue is run by Pascal and Rosanne Courrèges, who embarked on their wine adventure in 1971. Since then, they have worked hard on the family vineyard to ensure that the soils, sun exposure, and planting densities are optimized to produce superior quality wines. Domaine La Garrigue grows a variety of grapes such as Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre to produce red wines, as well as Roussanne, Viognier, and Vermentino for its white and rosé wines. They also produce a lavender flower honey liqueur. The wines are hand-harvested, sorted, and chosen with the utmost care. They are then cold vinified, and the fermentation is done at a very controlled temperature. The wines of Domaine La Garrigue are known for their power, fruitiness, suppleness, and balance. They have a good tannic structure and are highly appreciated by wine enthusiasts from all over the world. Domaine La Garrigue is a magnificent place that offers its visitors a unique wine experience. Visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the vineyards and get to know the family running the estate. Although the vineyard has been in the family for generations, Domaine La Garrigue embodies modernity and authenticity, driving its growth. Their ultimate goal is to craft wines with a unique flavor and to provide their visitors with a magical experience.

Top Domaine La Garrigue wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine La Garrigue

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

How Domaine La Garrigue wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of bernard's potée, lamb mice confit in port wine or mixed paella valenciana.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine La Garrigue

On the nose the red wine of Domaine La Garrigue. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or minerality. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine La Garrigue. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine La Garrigue

  • 2007With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2004With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cinsault

Discovering the wine region of Vacqueyras

The wine region of Vacqueyras is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Seigneur de Lauris or the Clos de Caveau produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vacqueyras are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vacqueyras often reveals types of flavors of smoke, lemon or bay leaf and sometimes also flavors of black olive, grass or thyme.

In the mouth of Vacqueyras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 292 estates and châteaux in the of Vacqueyras, producing 569 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vacqueyras go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top pink wines of Domaine La Garrigue

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine La Garrigue

How Domaine La Garrigue wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of meatloaf with lovage (perpetual celery), steamed salmon marinated in herbs or lobster barbecue.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine La Garrigue.

  • Grenache
  • Cinsault

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.

The top white wines of Domaine La Garrigue

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

How Domaine La Garrigue wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of homemade pork curry, sea bream a la plancha or pasta gratin with comté cheese.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine La Garrigue

In the mouth the white wine of Domaine La Garrigue. is a with a nice freshness.

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

  • Clairette
  • Grenache Blanc

The word of the wine: Destemming

Action consisting in separating the grapes from the stalk before vinification. The stalk, the woody part of the bunch, may give the wine an unpleasant vegetal character.

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

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

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.