The Domaine de la Piégonne is one of the best wineries to follow in Rhône méridional.. It offers 5 wines for sale in of Rhône méridional to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine de la Piégonne wines in Rhône méridional among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine de la Piégonne 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 Piégonne wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine de la Piégonne wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon), douez battata with cardoons (moroccan lamb stew) or wild boar leg of 7 hours.
On the nose the red wine of Domaine de la Piégonne. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cream or microbio and sometimes also flavors of anise, cheese or black currant. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine de la Piégonne. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
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.
How Domaine de la Piégonne wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of sauerkraut (with tips so to do!!!), sea bass wrapped in salt crust or natural breton lobster.
On the nose the pink wine of Domaine de la Piégonne. often reveals types of flavors of peach, minerality or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, honey or earth. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine de la Piégonne. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.
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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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Said of a wine rich in alcohol, but in which the mellowness dominates.
