The Domaine le Grand Castelet of Alpilles of Vin de Pays

Domaine le Grand Castelet - Rideaux Sur Les Vendanges
The winery offers 11 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is ranked in the top 20 of the estates of Vin de Pays.
It is located in Alpilles in the region of Vin de Pays
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The Domaine le Grand Castelet is one of the world's great estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in of Alpilles to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine le Grand Castelet wines

Looking for the best Domaine le Grand Castelet wines in Alpilles among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine le Grand Castelet 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 le Grand Castelet wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine le Grand Castelet

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine le Grand Castelet

How Domaine le Grand Castelet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of boeuf en daube, pizza queen with merguez or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine le Grand Castelet

  • 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine le Grand Castelet.

  • Marselan
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Alpilles

The wine region of Alpilles is located in the region of Méditerranée of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de Trévallon or the Domaine de Trévallon produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alpilles are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alpilles often reveals types of flavors of peach, black fruits or white pepper and sometimes also flavors of cassis, clove or mushroom.

In the mouth of Alpilles is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 39 estates and châteaux in the of Alpilles, producing 130 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Alpilles go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.

The top pink wines of Domaine le Grand Castelet

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine le Grand Castelet

How Domaine le Grand Castelet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of boeuf en daube, moroccan lamb shoulder or festive chinese fondue.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine le Grand Castelet

  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 2.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine le Grand Castelet.

  • Caladoc
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

The top white wines of Domaine le Grand Castelet

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine le Grand Castelet

How Domaine le Grand Castelet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of sauté of pork with chorizo, tuna gratin or zucchini quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine le Grand Castelet

On the nose the white wine of Domaine le Grand Castelet. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine le Grand Castelet

  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine le Grand Castelet.

  • Chardonnay

The word of the wine: N-D

Negociant-distributor. In Champagne, a company that buys finished wines in bottles that are dressed under a brand name with the merchant's own labels.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine le Grand Castelet

Planning a wine route in the of Alpilles? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine le Grand Castelet.

Discover the grape variety: Marselan

Marselan noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). 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 large bunches and small grapes. Marselan noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Domaine le Grand Castelet and wines from the region

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Glenfiddich launches rare Time Re:Imagined whisky collection

Glenfiddich has released a range of three luxury single malts, themed around time. The Time Re:Imagined collection includes 30-year-old, 40-year-old and 50-year-old expressions, priced from £900 up to £35,000. The whiskies have been matured in Speyside. Each one is presented in packaging designed to interpret different concepts of time. ‘In whisky production, we often talk about the role of malt masters and it is our responsibility to find the delicate balance between the taste of the whisky and ...

Long Read: Biodiversity in the vineyard – looking to the future

It’s no secret that climate change is breaking records for heatwaves, frosts, fires, droughts, hail and wildfires. Their increasing frequency has left the wine world awash with initiatives, conferences, and research all concerning sustainable viticulture and its many facets: biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and the host of organic, biodynamic and sustainable labels or certifications they embody. More than simple posturing, many are concerned with the very real practicalities of saving wate ...

The word of the wine: N-D

Negociant-distributor. In Champagne, a company that buys finished wines in bottles that are dressed under a brand name with the merchant's own labels.

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