The Domaine des Miquettes of Saint-Joseph of Rhone Valley

Domaine des Miquettes
The winery offers 8 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This estate is part of the Vignerons de Nature.
It is ranked in the top 11 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Saint-Joseph in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine des Miquettes is one of the world's great estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in of Saint-Joseph to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine des Miquettes wines

Looking for the best Domaine des Miquettes wines in Saint-Joseph among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine des Miquettes 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 des Miquettes wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Domaine des Miquettes

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine des Miquettes

How Domaine des Miquettes wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of kafta bil saniyeh (lebanese dish), lamb chops à la champvallon or pad thai.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine des Miquettes

On the nose the red wine of Domaine des Miquettes. often reveals types of flavors of earthy, leather or wild strawberries and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or oak. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine des Miquettes. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine des Miquettes

  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine des Miquettes.

  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discovering the wine region of Saint-Joseph

The wine region of Saint-Joseph is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Yves Gangloff or the Domaine E. Guigal produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Joseph are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.

On the nose of Saint-Joseph often reveals types of flavors of cream, orange peel or prune and sometimes also flavors of brioche, nutty or green apple. In the mouth of Saint-Joseph is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 298 estates and châteaux in the of Saint-Joseph, producing 732 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saint-Joseph go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top white wines of Domaine des Miquettes

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine des Miquettes

How Domaine des Miquettes wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of truffade (auvergne - cantal - 15), duck legs with confit potatoes or blanquette of the sea.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine des Miquettes

On the nose the white wine of Domaine des Miquettes. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine des Miquettes

  • 2018With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine des Miquettes.

  • Viognier
  • Marsanne
  • Chasselas

Discover the grape variety: Marsanne

Marsanne is a white grape variety that originated in Montélimar in the Drôme, several centuries ago. Marsanne is also found in Cassis, Savoie, Languedoc-Roussillon and Saint-Péray in the Ardèche, where it produces remarkable sparkling wines. The warm, sunny climate of the Rhone Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence, as well as the dry, stony soil, are ideal conditions for its development. Its bunches are quite large and provide small, juicy berries that are sensitive to grey rot and strong winds. These two grape varieties complement each other perfectly: together they give light wines with little acidity, aromas of yellow fruit, white fruit and flowers with notes of honey and liquorice. This is for example what the appellations Saint-Péray, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône, Corbières, or Cassis express... which represent about 700 hectares.

The top sparkling wines of Domaine des Miquettes

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine des Miquettes

How Domaine des Miquettes wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of old-fashioned pork roll, lasagne with two salmons or monkfish tail with coconut milk and curry.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine des Miquettes.

  • Shiraz/Syrah

The word of the wine: Gout (wine of)

In red wine making, the wine comes directly from the vat after devatting (see press).

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine des Miquettes

Planning a wine route in the of Saint-Joseph? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine des Miquettes.

Discover the grape variety: Chasselas

Chasselas rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape used to make wine. However, it can also be found eating on our tables! This variety of vine is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. Chasselas rosé can be found in several vineyards: Alsace, South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News about Domaine des Miquettes and wines from the region

The Morey Saint Denis appellation investigated through its geology and geography

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 the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation. The vineyard lies on an intensely fractured area. Several characteristic zones can be distinguished, we can say that each Climat has its own personality. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in April 2021 ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Chaintré

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-Chaintré, 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 Mâcon terroir

In line with our previous videos « The Climats of Chablis seen from the sky » and « The vineyards of Bourgogne, seen from the sky » », the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) and the Union des Producteurs de Vins de Mâcon offer you a new stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. Established in 1937, this Régionale appellation is divided into three levels: – The first level is known as white, red or rosé Mâcon. The grapes used can come from all around the Mâconnais. – The second level is name ...

The word of the wine: Gout (wine of)

In red wine making, the wine comes directly from the vat after devatting (see press).