Domaine des Schistes - Illico Blanc

Domaine des SchistesIllico Blanc

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Illico Blanc of Domaine des Schistes is a white wine from the region of Côtes Catalanes of Vin de Pays.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Vermentino.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, poultry or lean fish.

Taste structure of the Illico Blanc from the Domaine des Schistes

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Illico Blanc of Domaine des Schistes in the region of Vin de Pays is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

stone

On the nose the Illico Blanc of Domaine des Schistes in the region of Vin de Pays often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Domaine des Schistes's Illico Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Vermentino

The vermentino grape variety was widespread in Italy, Sardinia and Corsica. Today, Vermentino is grown in the regions bordering the Mediterranean, mainly in Provence (Côtes de Provence, Bellet), Corsica (Corse Calvi), Languedoc (Côtes du Roussillon, Costières de Nîmes) and the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Luberon). Because it ripens late, Vermentino requires a warm climate for its development and can only be grown in regions with good sun exposure. Conversely, cold or temperate climates do not allow it to ripen properly. Vermentino is only susceptible to powdery mildew. When vinified on its own, Vermentino produces a single-variety dry white wine that is light and full-bodied with a pale yellow color. It can also be blended with other grape varieties such as Ugni Blanc, Cinsault and Grenache, in which case its low acidity makes it light and fresh. Vermentino belongs to the grape varieties of Ajaccio, Corsica and Corbières. The aromas released by this variety are multiple. One can detect notes of fresh apple, green almond, sweet spices, hawthorn, ripe pear and fresh pineapple.

Last vintages of this wine

Illico Blanc - 2019
In the top 100 of of Côtes Catalanes wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Illico Blanc - 2018
In the top 100 of of Côtes Catalanes wines
Average rating: 411110
Illico Blanc - 2017
In the top 100 of of Côtes Catalanes wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Illico Blanc - 2016
In the top 100 of of Côtes Catalanes wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Illico Blanc - 2015
In the top 100 of of Côtes Catalanes wines
Average rating: 3.411100

The best vintages of Illico Blanc from Domaine des Schistes are 2018, 2019, 2016, 2017 and 2015.

Informations about the Domaine des Schistes

The winery offers 27 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Côtes Catalanes in the region of Vin de Pays
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The Domaine des Schistes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Côtes Catalanes to come and discover on site or to buy online.

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In the top 55000 of of France wines
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The wine region of Côtes Catalanes

The wine region of Côtes Catalanes is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de l'Ou or the Domaine Department 66 produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes Catalanes are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes Catalanes often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, saline or pink grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of watermelon, nectarine or wax.


The wine region of Vin de Pays

Vin de Pays (VDP), the French national equivalent of PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) at the European level, is a quality category of French wines, positioned between Vin de Table (VDT) and Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). This layer of the French appellation system was initially introduced in September 1968 by the INAO, the official appellation authority. It underwent several early revisions in the 1970s, followed by substantial changes in September 2000 and again in 2009, when all existing VDT titles were automatically registered with the European Union as PGI. Producers retain the choice of using either the VDP or PGI titles on their labels, or both - in the form "IGP-Vin de Pays".

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The word of the wine: Musky

Characteristic of the musk smell.

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