The Domaine de l'Arjolle of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine de l'Arjolle
The winery offers 41 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 99 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Languedoc-Roussillon
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The Domaine de l'Arjolle is one of the world's great estates. It offers 41 wines for sale in of Languedoc-Roussillon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, one of the main wine regions of France, the Domaine de l'Arjolle is among the oldest and most renowned in this region. On the slopes of the neighboring hills, the vineyard covers 18 hectares of land surrounded by oaks and pines. On these lands, a variety of rosé and white wines are produced in respect of tradition and quality. The Domaine de l'Arjolle began cultivating this terroir more than four decades ago with the aim of improving the quality and taste of wines. The wines obtained are unparalleled, with subtle but present fruit nuances and a freshness brought by the region and the high temperature of the Mediterranean air. The fact that the vines are a bit higher in the hills makes the wines more tannic and rich. The wines produced by the Domaine de l'Arjolle are very rich and balanced and they have subtle nuances in which one can easily recognize notes of ripe fruits, wood, and flowers. Each year, the vineyard produces about 1,200 hectoliters of organic white and rosé wines. The wines produced by the Domaine de l’Arjolle are internationally recognized and have been awarded several times by the most prestigious wine guides. You can also visit the Domaine de l'Arjolle to discover all the secrets of its production. Tastings are organized throughout the year. The visit with tastings will charm the most demanding wine lovers, as each cuvée is unique in its kind. The Domaine de l'Arjolle is one of the largest wineries in France and offers one of the best wines in the region. So, if you are looking for a rich and complex wine, the Domaine de l’Arjolle is the perfect place to immerse yourself in a sublime journey.

Top Domaine de l'Arjolle wines

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

The top white wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de l'Arjolle

How Domaine de l'Arjolle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of marco's pasta with bacon, quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese or home-made coq au vin.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de l'Arjolle. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus and sometimes also flavors of butter, vanilla or nutty. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine de l'Arjolle. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle

  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.79/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Moscato

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 de l'Arjolle

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de l'Arjolle

How Domaine de l'Arjolle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fleischnacka leaf, chinese soy and chicken noodles (wok style) or locro criollo (argentina).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de l'Arjolle. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of plum, cassis or cheese. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de l'Arjolle. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle

  • 1984With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2002With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1999With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.89/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle.

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Grenache
  • Carménère

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). 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 grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine de l'Arjolle

How Domaine de l'Arjolle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, roast lamb with thyme or rack of lamb with herbs.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle

On the nose the sparkling wine of Domaine de l'Arjolle. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, raspberry or earth.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle

  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache
  • Merlot
  • Chardonnay

The word of the wine: Old vines

There are no specific regulations governing the term "vieilles vignes". After 20 to 25 years, the yields stabilize and tend to decrease, the vines are deeply rooted, and the grapes that come from them give richer, more concentrated, more sappy wines, expressing with more nuance the characteristics of their terroir. It is possible to find plots of vines that claim to be a century old.

The top pink wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine de l'Arjolle

How Domaine de l'Arjolle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of lasagna calabrese, leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche or preparation of the green olives.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine de l'Arjolle. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, strawberries or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine de l'Arjolle. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle

  • 2022With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cinsault
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

The top sweet wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine de l'Arjolle

How Domaine de l'Arjolle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or beef such as recipes of shrimp and zucchini with curry and coconut milk, traditional pastry flan or beef bobotie.

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine de l'Arjolle.

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Merlot

The word of the wine: Aging on lees

Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.

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Discover the grape variety: Moscato

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