The Domaine Rivaton of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine Rivaton
The winery offers 10 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 2824 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Languedoc-Roussillon

The Domaine Rivaton is one of the best wineries to follow in Languedoc-Roussillon.. It offers 10 wines for sale in of Languedoc-Roussillon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Rivaton wines

Looking for the best Domaine Rivaton wines in Languedoc-Roussillon among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Rivaton 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 Rivaton wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine Rivaton

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Rivaton

How Domaine Rivaton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of beef with balsamic sauce, salmon pavés en papillote or scallops with saffron.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Rivaton

  • 2015With an average score of 3.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Rivaton.

  • Grenache Blanc
  • Carignan

Discovering the wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.

The typical Languedoc red wine is medium-bodied and Fruity. The best examples are slightly heavier and have darker, more savoury aromas, with notes of spice, undergrowth and leather. The Grape varieties used to make them are the classic southern French ones: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, often with a touch of Carignan or Cinsaut. The white wines of the appellation are made from Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc, with occasional use of Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne from the Rhône Valley.

The top red wines of Domaine Rivaton

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Rivaton

How Domaine Rivaton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of pork chops with potatoes, rolled lamb shoulder with herbs or thai shrimp soup (tom yam goong).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Rivaton

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

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Rivaton

  • 2010With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5

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

  • Carignan
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top sweet wines of Domaine Rivaton

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine Rivaton

How Domaine Rivaton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or spicy food such as recipes of blanquette of monkfish with small vegetables or cambodian amok.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine Rivaton

  • 2012With an average score of 3.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine Rivaton.

  • Carignan

The word of the wine: Warm

A wine rich in alcohol whose power is expressed by an alcoholic nose and a burning sensation in the mouth.

The top pink wines of Domaine Rivaton

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Rivaton

How Domaine Rivaton wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or spicy food such as recipes of barbecue burger or spaghetti all 'amatriciana.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine Rivaton

  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine Rivaton.

  • Carignan

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.

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Discover the grape variety: Grenache Blanc

News about Domaine Rivaton and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Warm

A wine rich in alcohol whose power is expressed by an alcoholic nose and a burning sensation in the mouth.