Domaine Philémon - Croix d'Azal

Domaine PhilémonCroix d'Azal

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 Croix d'Azal of Domaine Philémon is a red wine from the region of Gaillac of South West.
This wine generally goes well with
The Croix d'Azal of the Domaine Philémon is in the top 10 of wines of Gaillac.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Croix d'Azal of Domaine Philémon in the region of South West often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of cassis, dark fruit or non oak.

Details and technical informations about Domaine Philémon's Croix d'Azal.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Fer-servadou

Fer-servadou noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Gironde). 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 grapes of small to medium size. Fer-servadou noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.

Last vintages of this wine

Croix d'Azal - 2018
In the top 10 of of Gaillac wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Croix d'Azal - 2017
In the top 10 of of Gaillac wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Croix d'Azal - 2016
In the top 10 of of Gaillac wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Croix d'Azal - 2015
In the top 10 of of Gaillac wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Croix d'Azal - 2014
In the top 10 of of Gaillac wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Croix d'Azal - 2013
In the top 10 of of Gaillac wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Croix d'Azal - 2012
In the top 10 of of Gaillac wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Croix d'Azal from Domaine Philémon are 2015, 2014, 2018, 2013 and 2017.

Informations about the Domaine Philémon

The winery offers 13 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Gaillac in the region of South West

The Domaine Philémon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Gaillac to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine South West
In the top 30000 of of France wines
In the top 20 of of Gaillac wines
In the top 65000 of red wines
In the top 100000 wines of the world

The wine region of Gaillac

The wine region of Gaillac is located in the region of Haut-Pays of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Robert & Bernard Plageoles or the Château de Saurs produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gaillac are Duras, Merlot and Mauzac, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gaillac often reveals types of flavors of earth, leather or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of butter, melon or strawberries.


The wine region of South West

The South-West is a large territorial area of France, comprising the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées. However, as far as the French wine area is concerned, the South-West region is a little less clear-cut, as it excludes Bordeaux - a wine region so productive that it is de facto an area in its own right. The wines of the South West have a Long and eventful history. The local rivers play a key role, as they were the main trade routes to bring wines from traditional regions such as Cahors, Bergerac, Buzet and Gaillac to their markets.

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