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 eggplant lasagna, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or chicken waterzooi with blanche de hoegaarden and pink pepper.

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, chard or melon and sometimes also flavors of asparagus, cheese or lemon. 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 3.84/5
  • 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 tibs (ethiopia), chicken and mushroom risotto or breaded veal cutlets.

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, leather or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, cedar or game. 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

  • 2002With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1984With 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: White muscat

White muscat is a white grape variety of Greek origin. Present in several Mediterranean vineyards, it has several synonyms such as muscat de Die, muscat blanc and frontignac. In France, it occupies a little less than 7,000 ha out of a total of 45,000 ha worldwide. Its young shoots are downy. Its youngest leaves are shiny, bronzed and scabrous. The berries and bunches of this variety are all medium-sized. The flesh of the berries is juicy, sweet and firm. Muscat à petits grains has a second ripening period and buds early in the year. It is moderately vigorous and must be pruned short. It likes poor, stony slopes. This variety is often exposed to spring frosts. It fears mildew, wasps, grape worms, court-noué, grey rot and powdery mildew. Muscat à petits grains is used to make rosé wines and dry white wines. Orange, brown sugar, barley sugar and raisins are the known aromas of these wines.

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 roast beef with garlic, lamb in a crown with spring vegetables or auvergne potée.

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: Frank

Said of a wine that is open and delivers itself immediately, and whose clarity excludes any defect.

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 salmon and spinach lasagna, summer tuna quiche or cervelat in the alsatian style.

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

  • 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
  • 2016With an average score of 3.68/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.68/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Franc

Discover the grape variety: Zinfandel

From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.

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 imene's tunisian ojja, gaufress and light or beef with mustard.

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

  • Muscat Blanc
  • Merlot

The word of the wine: Rosé de saignée

A method of making rosé wine that consists of partially draining a vat of red wine after a few hours of maceration. The longer the maceration, the stronger the colour. This practice gives rich and expressive rosés.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de l'Arjolle

Planning a wine route in the of Languedoc-Roussillon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine de l'Arjolle.

Discover the grape variety: Moscato

News about Domaine de l'Arjolle and wines from the region

The Saint-Véran appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Saint-Véran appellation.The exercice is particularly complex as there are so many variables that make up the terroir throughout its geographical area. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux so ...

The Irancy appellation seen by Nicolas Ferrari

Nicolas Ferrari, from Domaine Ferrari, explains how the Irancy Village appellation has been created over the years. He also reveal the ageing capacity of the appellation and invites us to be patient “ Our patience is always rewarded with an Irancy”. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

The Morey Saint Denis appellation seen by Laurent Lignier

Laurent Lignier from Domaine Hubert Lignier and Président of the winegrowers union, mentions the great diversity in the expression of the Morey-Saint-DenisPremier Cru wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in April 2021. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​ ...

The word of the wine: Frank

Said of a wine that is open and delivers itself immediately, and whose clarity excludes any defect.