Domaine de MayolAntique Luberon
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and mature and hard cheese.
Food and wine pairings with Antique Luberon
Pairings that work perfectly with Antique Luberon
Original food and wine pairings with Antique Luberon
The Antique Luberon of Domaine de Mayol matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of american style beef marinade or simple chicken salad (leftover chicken).
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Mayol's Antique Luberon.
Discover the grape variety: Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Structured and lively dry whites with a pale golden colour, broad palate and razor-sharp acidity, with signature aromas of almond (hallmark), citrus (lemon), white flowers (acacia), yellow fruit (pear) and mineral notes. A characteristic slightly bitter finish. Absolute star of the Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG appellation, Italy's first DOC (1966) and first white DOCG (1993). An indigenous Italian white variety from Tuscany, grown almost exclusively around San Gimignano.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Antique Luberon from Domaine de Mayol are 2010
Informations about the Domaine de Mayol
The Domaine de Mayol is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Luberon to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Luberon
Southern Rhône cru on the foothills of the Provençal massif: signature Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre as fruity reds with notes of cherry, raspberry, blackberry, garrigue (thyme, rosemary) and a spice touch, supple tannins and a fresh finish from altitude. Signature moreish rosés (strawberry, raspberry, citrus). Vermentino, Grenache Blanc and Clairette as ample, floral whites. AOC (1988), ~3,250 ha in the Vaucluse, altitude 200-450 m, varied limestone soils.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Destemming
Operation consisting in eliminating the vegetal part of the bunch supporting the berries, its maceration with the must giving a herbaceous taste to the wine.
