The Domaine Valambelle of Languedoc of Languedoc-Roussillon

Domaine Valambelle - Caprice de Schiste Faugères
The winery offers 12 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 992 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Languedoc in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon

The Domaine Valambelle is one of the best wineries to follow in Languedoc.. It offers 12 wines for sale in of Languedoc to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Valambelle wines

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

The top red wines of Domaine Valambelle

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Valambelle

How Domaine Valambelle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of feijoada ( portuguese cassoulet ), ricotta and spinach lasagna or cocotte chicken roulades.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Valambelle

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Valambelle. often reveals types of flavors of spices, honey or earth and sometimes also flavors of leather, chocolate or oak. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Valambelle. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Valambelle

  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.71/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.57/5

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

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan
  • Pinot Noir
  • Mourvedre

Discovering the wine region of Languedoc

Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.

The typical Languedoc red wine is medium-bodied and Fruity. The best examples are slightly heavier and have darker, more savoury aromas, with notes of spice, undergrowth and leather. The Grape varieties used to make them are the classic southern French ones: Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, often with a touch of Carignan or Cinsaut. The white wines of the appellation are made from Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Bourboulenc, with occasional use of Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne from the Rhône Valley.

The top white wines of Domaine Valambelle

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Valambelle

How Domaine Valambelle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of salmon and spinach lasagna, zucchini and goat cheese quiche or coconut curry cauliflower in the cookeo.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

The top pink wines of Domaine Valambelle

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Valambelle

How Domaine Valambelle wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of spaghetti with squid ink (italy), quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or preparation of the olives (black olives in brine).

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine Valambelle.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan

The word of the wine: Yellow wine

White wines from the Jura region aged in oak barrels without topping up for at least 6 years. A veil of yeast forms on the surface of the wine, which undergoes slow oxidation, giving it a particular taste reminiscent of nuts.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Valambelle

Planning a wine route in the of Languedoc? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine Valambelle.

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

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.

News about Domaine Valambelle and wines from the region

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Severe drought and heatwaves have provided challenges for wine producers across Europe in 2022, from maintaining vine health to concerns about – and the impact of – wildfires. Early harvests have been a feature of the vintage and reports emerged this week of records being broken at some white wine-producing estates in Bordeaux. Spain’s Caserío de Dueñas estate in DO Rueda said it began a record early harvest on 16 August this year. While drought and heat have put pressure on yields in some regio ...

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The word of the wine: Yellow wine

White wines from the Jura region aged in oak barrels without topping up for at least 6 years. A veil of yeast forms on the surface of the wine, which undergoes slow oxidation, giving it a particular taste reminiscent of nuts.