Cave de l'OrmarineLe Jardin de la Mer Côtes de Thau
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Colombard and the Vermentino.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or lean fish.
Taste structure of the Le Jardin de la Mer Côtes de Thau from the Cave de l'Ormarine
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Le Jardin de la Mer Côtes de Thau of Cave de l'Ormarine in the region of Pays d'Oc is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Le Jardin de la Mer Côtes de Thau of Cave de l'Ormarine in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of green apple, lime or minerality.
Food and wine pairings with Le Jardin de la Mer Côtes de Thau
Pairings that work perfectly with Le Jardin de la Mer Côtes de Thau
Original food and wine pairings with Le Jardin de la Mer Côtes de Thau
The Le Jardin de la Mer Côtes de Thau of Cave de l'Ormarine matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pork sautéed with chinese noodles, quiche without pastry, courgette and blue cheese or fish and chips (english batter).
Details and technical informations about Cave de l'Ormarine's Le Jardin de la Mer Côtes de Thau.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Le Jardin de la Mer Côtes de Thau from Cave de l'Ormarine are 2017, 2016, 2018, 2015
Informations about the Cave de l'Ormarine
The Cave de l'Ormarine is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 65 wines for sale in the of Côtes de Thau to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Côtes de Thau
The wine region of Côtes de Thau is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Les Costières de Pomerols or the Domaine VillaViva produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Thau are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Colombard, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Thau often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, pear or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
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.
