The Domaine du Castel of Jerusalem of Judean Hills

Domaine du Castel - Grand Vin Rouge
The winery offers 8 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
It is ranked in the top 1 of the estates of Judean Hills.
It is located in Jerusalem in the region of Judean Hills

The Domaine du Castel is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 8 wines for sale in of Jerusalem to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine du Castel wines

Looking for the best Domaine du Castel wines in Jerusalem among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine du Castel 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 du Castel wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine du Castel

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine du Castel

How Domaine du Castel wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of provencal stew, rack of lamb in a crust of herbs and seeds with thyme juice and... or brussels sprouts with bacon in a casserole.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine du Castel

On the nose the red wine of Domaine du Castel. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, vegetal or mint and sometimes also flavors of prune, cinnamon or cheese.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine du Castel

  • 2002With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.44/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine du Castel.

  • Merlot
  • Petit Verdot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Malbec

Discovering the wine region of Jerusalem

The wine region of Jerusalem is located in the region of Judean Hills of Israel. Wineries and vineyards like the Razi'el Winery or the Domaine du Castel produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Jerusalem are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Jerusalem often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cherry or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

In the mouth of Jerusalem is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 23 estates and châteaux in the of Jerusalem, producing 103 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Jerusalem go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.

The top white wines of Domaine du Castel

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine du Castel

How Domaine du Castel wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of caramelized pork ribs, pan-fried potatoes with smoked salmon and rosemary or magic cake cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine du Castel

On the nose the white wine of Domaine du Castel. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, vegetal or lychee and sometimes also flavors of banana, oil or non oak.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine du Castel

  • 2014With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.05/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine du Castel.

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Gewürztraminer

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

The top sweet wines of Domaine du Castel

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine du Castel

How Domaine du Castel wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of fideuà (spain) or tiramisu (original recipe).

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Domaine du Castel

On the nose the sweet wine of Domaine du Castel. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine du Castel

  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine du Castel.

  • Muscat Blanc

The word of the wine: Apogee

This period varies greatly depending on the type of wine and the vintage, and corresponds to the optimum quality of a wine. After the peak comes the decline.

The top pink wines of Domaine du Castel

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine du Castel

How Domaine du Castel wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of vegetable noddles, pulled pork (us pulled pork ) or autumn duck aiguillette.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine du Castel

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine du Castel. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine du Castel

  • 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine du Castel.

  • Malbec
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). 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. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine du Castel

Planning a wine route in the of Jerusalem? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine du Castel.

Discover the grape variety: Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (southwest). 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. Petit Verdot noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

News about Domaine du Castel and wines from the region

Decanter’s Regional Editors pick out their top wines for Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC

In the first part of this series, see the wines that the Decanter editorial team is most excited about tasting at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC on Saturday 18th June 2022. Amy Wislocki – Decanter Magazine Editor Cape Landing Blackwood Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River 2019 At the end of every year at Decanter, we organise a ‘Wines of the Year‘ tasting. We ask our key contributors and editorial staff to pick out the wines that most impressed them during the year just gon ...

Luxury lots see Naples Winter Wine Festival 2022 break record  

Wealthy bidders gathered under a big tent just outside Ritz-Carlton golf resort in Florida to compete for ‘one-of-a-kind’ lots in the live auction at Naples Winter Wine Festival 2022. Organisers said a record amount of more than $23m was raised at the latest edition of the annual charity event, which was founded by the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF). Rather than focus solely on wines, the live auction is known for offering exclusive experiences in partnership with some of the ...

Brad Pitt launches skincare range using ingredients from Rhône Valley vineyard

Le Domaine Skincare features a serum, a cream, a fluid cream and a cleansing emulsion, all of which are vegan and suitable for all skin types. The products are made from organic matter that was previously discarded after the grapes had been pressed. Le Domaine Skincare’s packaging also includes recyclable glass bottles and jars, and reusable stoppers made of oak cut from the scraps of the vineyard’s wine barrels. ‘It is about imitating nature’s organic cycles, its original beauty,’ said Pitt, wh ...

The word of the wine: Apogee

This period varies greatly depending on the type of wine and the vintage, and corresponds to the optimum quality of a wine. After the peak comes the decline.

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