The Domaine de Rieux of Côtes de Gascogne of Vin de Pays

Domaine de Rieux - Côtes de Gascogne
The winery offers 2 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.
It is ranked in the top 216 of the estates of Vin de Pays.
It is located in Côtes de Gascogne in the region of Vin de Pays

The Domaine de Rieux is one of the best wineries to follow in Côtes de Gascogne.. It offers 2 wines for sale in of Côtes de Gascogne to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de Rieux wines

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

The top white wines of Domaine de Rieux

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine de Rieux

How Domaine de Rieux wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of sun wheat, seafood pie or broccoli and blue cheese quiche without pastry.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine de Rieux

On the nose the white wine of Domaine de Rieux. often reveals types of flavors of lemon, citrus fruit.

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

  • Colombard
  • Ugni blanc
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Côtes de Gascogne

The wine region of Côtes de Gascogne is located in the region of Comté Tolosan of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Sichel or the Domaine Haut-Marin produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Gascogne are Colombard, Gros Manseng and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Gascogne often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tangerine or jam and sometimes also flavors of watermelon, pomegranate or lemon grass.

In the mouth of Côtes de Gascogne is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 483 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes de Gascogne, producing 1602 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes de Gascogne go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de Rieux

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

Discover the grape variety: Colombard

Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.

News about Domaine de Rieux and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Olfaction

Perception of odours and aromas by the olfactory bulb. Retroolfaction is the same phenomenon inside the mouth via the retronasal route.