The Domaine de la Citadelle of Luberon of Rhone Valley

Domaine de la Citadelle
The winery offers 25 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 10 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Luberon in the region of Rhone Valley
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The Domaine de la Citadelle is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 25 wines for sale in of Luberon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de la Citadelle wines

Looking for the best Domaine de la Citadelle wines in Luberon among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de la Citadelle 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 de la Citadelle wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine de la Citadelle

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de la Citadelle

How Domaine de la Citadelle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of fast and, eggplant, lamb and goat lasagna or real paella recipe from valencia.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de la Citadelle

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de la Citadelle. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, minerality or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of oil, dark fruit or cheese. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de la Citadelle. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de la Citadelle

  • 2004With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.74/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de la Citadelle.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Garnacha

Discovering the wine region of Luberon

The wine region of Luberon is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marrenon or the Maison Williams Chase produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Luberon are Mourvèdre, Vermentino and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Luberon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cinnamon or cassis and sometimes also flavors of dark chocolate, jam or coffee.

In the mouth of Luberon is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 171 estates and châteaux in the of Luberon, producing 612 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Luberon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top white wines of Domaine de la Citadelle

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de la Citadelle

How Domaine de la Citadelle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of rabbit stew the old fashioned way, tomato, zucchini and tuna flan or quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de la Citadelle

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de la Citadelle. often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or spices and sometimes also flavors of floral, citrus or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine de la Citadelle. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de la Citadelle

  • 2017With an average score of 4.16/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.59/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de la Citadelle.

  • Chardonnay
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Clairette
  • Vermentino
  • Viognier
  • Roussanne

Discover the grape variety: Ugni blanc

Ugni blanc is a grape variety originating from Italy. 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 large bunches and small to medium sized grapes. Ugni blanc can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Armagnac, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

The top pink wines of Domaine de la Citadelle

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de la Citadelle

How Domaine de la Citadelle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of chicken, beef and lamb couscous (morocco), osso bucco of lamb or flamenkuche express.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine de la Citadelle

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine de la Citadelle. often reveals types of flavors of peach, minerality or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, earth or tree fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine de la Citadelle. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine de la Citadelle

  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.43/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine de la Citadelle.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Garnacha
  • Cinsault

The word of the wine: Pruine

A thin, fluffy film that covers the surface of the grape. It makes the berry impermeable and contains the indigenous yeasts necessary for the fermentation of the must.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de la Citadelle

Planning a wine route in the of Luberon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine de la Citadelle.

Discover the grape variety: Garnacha

News about Domaine de la Citadelle and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Pruine

A thin, fluffy film that covers the surface of the grape. It makes the berry impermeable and contains the indigenous yeasts necessary for the fermentation of the must.