The Domaine de Lacresse of Rivesaltes of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine de Lacresse
Only one wine is currently referenced in this domain
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
It is ranked in the top 41 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Rivesaltes in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Domaine de Lacresse is one of the world's great estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in of Rivesaltes to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de Lacresse wines

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

The top sweet wines of Domaine de Lacresse

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine de Lacresse

How Domaine de Lacresse wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of navarin of lamb, sri lankan lamb rolls (mutton rolls) or chicken fajitas.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine de Lacresse

  • 1957With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine de Lacresse.

  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discovering the wine region of Rivesaltes

Rivesaltes is an appellation for the historic Sweet wines of eastern Roussillon, in the DeepSouth of France. The natural sweet wines produced in this region have been revered since at least the 14th century. The technique used to make them is one of many techniques used for sweet wines. Unlike botrytized wines or ice wines, natural sweet wines are made by Mutage, a process that involves stopping the Fermentation of the must while a high level of natural sweetness remains.

With their high levels of residual sugar (at least 100 g/l) and Alcohol (between 15 and 17% ABV), these wines are sweet and relatively viscous. Understandably, Rivesaltes wines are often confused with Muscat de Rivesaltes wines, which are similar in style and come from the same region. The main difference is that Muscat de Rivesaltes is made from Muscat Grapes, whereas Rivesaltes is made from Grenache in all three forms (Black, White and Grey). Rivesaltes wines are produced in several forms, which are Distinguished by their colours (the result of the grape varieties and the ageing processes used to make them).

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine de Lacresse

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

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Domaine de Lacresse and wines from the region

The Mâcon plus appellation seen by Charles Lamboley

Charles Lamboley, marketing and communication director from Vignerons des Terres Secrètes, explains the differences between the appellation Mâcon-Villages and Mâcon plus a geographical denomination. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (March 2020). 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 t ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Cruzille

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Cruzille, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWi ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Prissé

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Prissé, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWine ...

The word of the wine: PGI

Protected geographical indication. Equivalent to vin de pays in European regulations.