Domaine Les Aphillanthes - Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages

Domaine Les AphillanthesVieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages of Domaine Les Aphillanthes is a red wine from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages of Rhone Valley.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages from the Domaine Les Aphillanthes

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages of Domaine Les Aphillanthes in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with spices taste

pepper, thyme

Wine with oak taste

vanilla, chocolate

Wine with earth taste

game

On the nose the Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages of Domaine Les Aphillanthes in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, vanilla or plum.

Details and technical informations about Domaine Les Aphillanthes's Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages.

Winemaker
Daniel Boulle
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Ganson

Ganson 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 large grapes. Ganson noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages - 2016
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages - 2015
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages - 2013
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages - 2012
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages - 2011
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines
Average rating: 411110
Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages - 2010
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages - 2009
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Côtes du Rhône Villages from Domaine Les Aphillanthes are 2007, 2011, 2006, 2013 and 2012.

Informations about the Domaine Les Aphillanthes

The winery offers 20 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages in the region of Rhone Valley
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The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages

The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages is located in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Richaud or the Domaine Rotem & Mounir Saouma produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages often reveals types of flavors of cherry, anise or orange blossom and sometimes also flavors of almonds, lemon or apricot.


The wine region of Rhone Valley

The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.

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The word of the wine: Great wine

In the Bordeaux vineyards, the grand vin is the main wine of the château, although a "second wine" is usually produced. It is a wine of lesser ageing made from the youngest vines.

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