Domaine des SchistesIllico Blanc
White wine
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 Pays d'Oc is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Illico Blanc of Domaine des Schistes in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Illico Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Illico Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Illico Blanc
The Illico Blanc of Domaine des Schistes matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of express seafood spaghetti, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or traditional tunisian couscous.
Details and technical informations about Domaine des Schistes's Illico Blanc.
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
The best vintages of Illico Blanc from Domaine des Schistes are 2018, 2019, 2016, 2017 and 2015.
Informations about the Domaine des Schistes
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.
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 Pays d'Oc
Pays d'Oc is the PGI for red, white and rosé wines that are produced over a wide area of the southern coast of France. The PGI catchment area corresponds roughly to the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, one of the largest wine regions in France. The area covers all wines that are not produced under the strict laws that govern AOC-level appellations in the regions: among them, Corbières, Minervois and the Languedoc appellation itself. The Pays d'Oc PGI is arguably the most important in France, producing the majority of the country's PGI wines.
The word of the wine: Cutting
A blend of wines from different origins (not to be confused with the assemblage).
