The Domaine le Pont du Rieu is one of the world's great estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine le Pont du Rieu wines in Vacqueyras among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine le Pont du Rieu 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 Pont du Rieu wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine le Pont du Rieu wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of cabri en colombo with creole sauce, lamb chops with spanish sauce or duck legs with green olives.
In the mouth the red wine of Domaine le Pont du Rieu. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Southern Rhône cru neighbouring Gigondas: signature Grenache as king red (≥50%) with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault - fleshy and spicy with notes of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry), garrigue, kirsch, liquorice, pepper and a balsamic touch, firm tannins and a long finish (14-15°), between the power of Gigondas and the elegance of Châteauneuf. Lively rosés and ample whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne). AOC (1990), ~1,450 ha, stony and sandy soils.
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Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate and moderate acidity. Understated aromas of citrus and alpine white flowers. Rustic, productive profile. Preserved for its heritage value in varietal conservatories, it no longer contributes to commercial production. Not to be confused with the Abondant. An ancient native white grape from Savoy, once grown in Savoy and the Isère valley, now nearly extinct.
