The Domaine Monpertuis of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley

Domaine Monpertuis
The winery offers 11 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 160 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Rhône méridional in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine Monpertuis is one of the best wineries to follow in Rhône méridional.. It offers 11 wines for sale in of Rhône méridional to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Monpertuis wines

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

The top white wines of Domaine Monpertuis

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Monpertuis

How Domaine Monpertuis wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of gratin of fresh chard (green and ribs), irish tartiflette or veal cutlets with savoy tomme.

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

  • Grenache Blanc
  • Clairette
  • Bourboulenc
  • Roussanne

Discovering the wine region of Rhône méridional

Côtes du Rhône is a regional appellation in the Rhône Valley in eastern France. It applies to red, rosé and white wines, and includes more than 170 villages. The area follows the course of the Rhône southward for 125 miles (200 km) from Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône to Avignon. A small portion of the wines in the appellation are white wines.

However, the classic Côtes du Rhône wine is a blend of Fruity, medium-weight reds made from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. The Côtes du Rhône appellation was introduced in November 1937. Its purpose was to give a general title to good quality Rhone wines from the lesser known and less prestigious wine producing areas of the valley. Côtes du Rhône The landscape of the Côtes du Rhône.

The top red wines of Domaine Monpertuis

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Monpertuis

How Domaine Monpertuis wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of lamb, pork or poultry such as recipes of lamb with coconut milk, creole chipolatas or thai chicken with red curry and green curry in coconut milk.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Monpertuis

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Monpertuis. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, vanilla or black cherries. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Monpertuis. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Monpertuis

  • 1999With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.32/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 1998With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.19/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.10/5

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

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Mourvedre
  • Counoise
  • Cinsault

Discover the grape variety: Counoise

Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.

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Discover the grape variety: Cinsault

Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). 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 large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.