The Domaine de la Vieille Eglise of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru of Bordeaux

Domaine de la Vieille Eglise - Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Only one wine is currently referenced in this domain
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 255 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru in the region of Bordeaux

The Domaine de la Vieille Eglise is one of the best wineries to follow in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.. It offers 1 wines for sale in of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine de la Vieille Eglise wines

Looking for the best Domaine de la Vieille Eglise wines in Saint-Émilion Grand Cru among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de la Vieille Eglise 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 la Vieille Eglise wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine de la Vieille Eglise

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine de la Vieille Eglise

How Domaine de la Vieille Eglise wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chili con carne, lamb tagine with prunes and dried fruits or venison leg marinated in white wine and grand marnier.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine de la Vieille Eglise

On the nose the red wine of Domaine de la Vieille Eglise. often reveals types of flavors of leather, earth or oak. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de la Vieille Eglise. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine de la Vieille Eglise

  • 2003With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2005With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 1996With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine de la Vieille Eglise.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot

Discovering the wine region of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

The wine region of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is located in the region of Saint-Émilion of Bordeaux of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Cheval Blanc or the Château Ausone produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru are Merlot, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dill or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of aniseed, hay or honey.

In the mouth of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 849 estates and châteaux in the of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, producing 1323 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

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Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

News about Domaine de la Vieille Eglise and wines from the region

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