The Domaine Vallet of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley

Domaine Vallet
The winery offers 13 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 326 of the estates of Rhone Valley.
It is located in Rhône septentrional in the region of Rhone Valley

The Domaine Vallet is one of the best wineries to follow in Rhône septentrional.. It offers 13 wines for sale in of Rhône septentrional to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Domaine Vallet vineyard is a renowned establishment located in the northern Rhône region, in France. Anchored in the heart of Serrières vineyards, this family property extends over more than 14 hectares, producing a rich and complex range of delicious wines that capture the essence of its unique terroir. The Domaine Vallet, built in the 19th century, has managed to maintain age-old winemaking traditions while adapting to modern vinification techniques. It is currently under the leadership of Bernard Vallet, who took over from his father Antoine, himself having inherited from his father before him. Continuing this grape-growing culture passed down from generation to generation, the Domaine Vallet produces authentic wines, with a strong character. The vines upon which the Domaine Vallet's wines are produced are planted on granitic and schistous soils, benefiting from ideal exposure to sunlight for grape ripening. The grape varieties used are Syrah for the red wine and Marsanne for the white, both typical of this northern Rhône region. The harvesting is done manually at optimal maturity, a guarantee of quality in winemaking. The vineyard produces several different blends, including red, white, and rosé wines. They are particularly renowned for their red wines of the AOC Saint-Joseph and Condrieu classifications, the wines of Domaine Vallet are distinguished by their aromatic intensity, power, as well as their finesse and elegance. From the Saint-Joseph red "Antoine Vallet" to the Condrieu white, each bottle reflects the unique expression of the Serrières terroir. In summary, the Domaine Vallet is an invitation to explore the diversity of the northern Rhône terroirs, through wines marked by authenticity and craftsmanship.

Top Domaine Vallet wines

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

The top white wines of Domaine Vallet

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Vallet

How Domaine Vallet 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 oven-baked sausage, salmon and parmesan quiche without pastry or matouille or hot tome des bauges (savoie).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Vallet

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Vallet. often reveals types of flavors of peach, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Vallet

  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.65/5

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

  • Viognier
  • Marsanne
  • Roussanne

Discovering the wine region of Rhône septentrional

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 Vallet

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Vallet

How Domaine Vallet wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with garlic, lamb mouse with figs and grapes or festive chinese fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Vallet

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Vallet. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or earthy and sometimes also flavors of pepper, non oak or microbio. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Vallet. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Vallet

  • 2020With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.85/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discover the grape variety: Roussanne

Roussane is a white grape variety, planted on an area of more than 700 ha. Originally from Montélimar, it is also found in Savoie, Languedoc and Roussillon, and grows very well in calcareous, poor, stony soil. It prefers to be pruned short. Roussane is also called fromenteau, barbin or bergeron. The young leaves are bubbled with fine down. When adult, they become thicker. It flowers in June and matures in mid-September. The grapes are cylindrical in shape, the berries are small and turn red when ripe, and the wine produced from pure Roussane is of extraordinary quality. It has a delicate aroma reminiscent of coffee, honeysuckle, iris and peony. The taste of this wine improves with age. It is part of the blend of the appellations Vin-de-Savoie, Côtes-du-Vallée du Rhône or Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). 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 small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

News about Domaine Vallet and wines from the region

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The word of the wine: Crémant

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