The Domaine Lerys of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Domaine Lerys is one of the best wineries to follow in Languedoc-Roussillon.. It offers 20 wines for sale in of Languedoc-Roussillon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine Lerys wines in Languedoc-Roussillon among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Lerys 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 Lerys wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine Lerys wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of rosbeef casserole mamie, eggplant lasagna or filet mignon with prunes and white wine.
On the nose the red wine of Domaine Lerys. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, earth. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Lerys. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
Iodised Picpoul whites, floral Muscat de Rivesaltes. ~25% of the French vineyard across 4 departments.
How Domaine Lerys wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of spaghetti with summer vegetables, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or chicken curry samoussas.
Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.
How Domaine Lerys wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of greek moussaka, chicken with merguez and tomatoes or hake fillet with curry.
Black grape variety, one of the 13 of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which can be used in a blend in this appellation and other neighbouring AOCs (Côtes-du-Rhône, Gigondas...). It produces a floral, elegant and fresh wine, which balances the warmth of the Grenache. It is rare.
How Domaine Lerys wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of lasagne with salmon, goat cheese and spinach, zucchini quiche or biscuits for dogs.
Rich, structured whites with a golden robe, an ample palate and moderate acidity, with aromas of ripe pear, white peach, white flowers, fennel, anise notes and fresh almond. Fine length. Cornerstone of the great whites of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Côtes-du-Rhône whites, Languedoc, Roussillon (Côtes du Roussillon AOC) and Catalonia (Terra Alta DO, Priorat DOQ). White-skinned mutation of Grenache Noir, autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
How Domaine Lerys wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of dal lentils with coconut milk or homemade cookies.
An antiseptic and antioxidant substance known since antiquity, probably already used by the Romans. But it was only in modern times that its use was rediscovered. It will allow a better conservation of the wine and thus favour its export. Sulphur also gave the 18th century winegrower the possibility of extending the maceration period without fearing that the wine would turn sour and thus go from dark rosé wines to the red wines of today. Excessive sulphur, on the other hand, kills happiness, paralysing the aromas and causing headaches.
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Aromatic, refined whites with a fragrant palate and preserved acidity, showing intense, signature muscat aromas of rose, orange blossom, citrus, exotic fruits (lychee, mango), fresh grape and honey. Made as crisp dry, sparkling (Asti DOCG) and great naturally sweet wines (Beaumes-de-Venise AOC, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC, Frontignan AOC, Lunel AOC, Samos PDO). Ancient Mediterranean variety, one of the oldest cultivated worldwide, ancestor of many muscats.