The Domaine Saint Alimant of Rasteau of Rhone Valley

Domaine Saint Alimant - Rasteau
Only one wine is currently referenced in this domain
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.
This estate is part of the La Compagnie Rhodanienne.
It is ranked in the top 18 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Rasteau in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine Saint Alimant is one of the world's great estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in of Rasteau to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Saint Alimant wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine Saint Alimant

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Saint Alimant

How Domaine Saint Alimant wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of spit-turned boar leg (oven) with "automatic watering"., lamb tagine with peppers and artichoke bottoms or duck confit (canned).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Saint Alimant

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Saint Alimant. often reveals types of flavors of plum, pepper or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or dried fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Saint Alimant. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Saint Alimant

  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2013With an average score of 2.60/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Garnacha

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).

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Saint Alimant

Planning a wine route in the of Rasteau? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine Saint Alimant.

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Domaine Saint Alimant and wines from the region

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