Domaine Viret - Renaissance

Domaine ViretRenaissance

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Renaissance of Domaine Viret is a red wine from the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Saint-Maurice' of Rhone Valley.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Mourvèdre, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
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 Renaissance from the Domaine Viret

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Renaissance of Domaine Viret in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

caramel

Wine with spices taste

eucalyptus, menthol

On the nose the Renaissance of Domaine Viret in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, mushroom or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.

Details and technical informations about Domaine Viret's Renaissance.

Winemaker
Philippe et Alain Viret
Grape varieties
Natural
Yes
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
15°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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.

Last vintages of this wine

Renaissance - 2018
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Saint-Maurice' wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Renaissance - 2017
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Saint-Maurice' wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Renaissance - 2016
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Saint-Maurice' wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Renaissance - 2015
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Saint-Maurice' wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Renaissance - 2014
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Saint-Maurice' wines
Average rating: 411110
Renaissance - 2013
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Saint-Maurice' wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Renaissance - 2012
In the top 100 of of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Saint-Maurice' wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Renaissance from Domaine Viret are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2009.

Informations about the Domaine Viret

The winery offers 32 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Saint-Maurice' in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Domaine Viret is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in the of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Saint-Maurice' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Rhone Valley
In the top 15000 of of France wines
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The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Saint-Maurice'

The wine region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Saint-Maurice' is located in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Viret or the Domaine Viret produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Saint-Maurice' are Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages 'Saint-Maurice' often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, clove or minerality and sometimes also flavors of violet, coffee or black cherries.


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: Ventilation

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