The Domaine Mikael Boutin of Rasteau of Rhone Valley

Domaine Mikael Boutin - Rasteau
Only one wine is currently referenced in this domain
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 6 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Rasteau in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine Mikael Boutin is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 1 wines for sale in of Rasteau to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Mikael Boutin wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine Mikael Boutin

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Mikael Boutin

How Domaine Mikael Boutin wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of cataplana with seafood, braised lamb with peppers or duck with olives.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Mikael Boutin

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Mikael Boutin. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, black fruits or earth and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Mikael Boutin. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Mikael Boutin

  • 2011With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Mikael Boutin.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan
  • Cinsault

Discovering the wine region of Rasteau

The wine region of Rasteau is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gourt de Mautens or the Ortas - Cave de Rasteau produce mainly wines red, natural sweet and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rasteau are Mourvèdre, Roussanne and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rasteau often reveals types of flavors of cream, forest floor or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of dried herbs, eucalyptus or peach.

In the mouth of Rasteau is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 187 estates and châteaux in the of Rasteau, producing 352 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Rasteau go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

News about Domaine Mikael Boutin and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Gouleyant

Characteristic of supple and light wines, particularly new wines.

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