Domaine de la CitadelleCabernet
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
The Cabernet of the Domaine de la Citadelle is in the top 80 of wines of Vaucluse.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cabernet of Domaine de la Citadelle in the region of Méditerranée often reveals types of flavors of oaky, black currant or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Cabernet
Pairings that work perfectly with Cabernet
Original food and wine pairings with Cabernet
The Cabernet of Domaine de la Citadelle matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of american fillet (belgian-style beef tartar), purple leg of lamb with red wine and cranberries or seafood, chorizo and chicken paella from patou.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de la Citadelle's Cabernet.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cabernet from Domaine de la Citadelle are 2013, 2011, 2007, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Domaine de la Citadelle
The Domaine de la Citadelle is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Vaucluse to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vaucluse
The wine region of Vaucluse is located in the region of Méditerranée of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Chêne Bleu or the Domaine Chêne Bleu produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vaucluse are Viognier, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vaucluse often reveals types of flavors of earthy, blueberry or dried herbs and sometimes also flavors of savory, anise or cinnamon.
The wine region of Méditerranée
Méditérranée is a PGI title that covers wines produced in a large area of the South-eastern coast of France, roughly corresponding to the wine region of Provence but also including Part of the Rhône Valley. The PGI shares its territory with multiple AOC appellations as varied as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Bandol and Côtes de Provence. The PGI Méditérranée catchment area extends over 10 departments (including the two on the island of Corsica), as well as smaller parts of the Isère, Loire and Rhône departments. Viticulture is essential to the culture and economy of this part of France.
The word of the wine: Cuvée (champagne)
Juice harvested during the first pressing. The term "cuvée" is also used to describe the final blend of wines of a given quality. Tête de cuvée : the first juice to come out during the first pressing.
