The Vignobles Vellas of Languedoc-Roussillon

Vignobles Vellas
The winery offers 99 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 33 of the estates of Languedoc-Roussillon.
It is located in Languedoc-Roussillon

The Vignobles Vellas is one of the world's great estates. It offers 99 wines for sale in of Languedoc-Roussillon to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Located in the enchanting landscape of Languedoc-Roussillon, France, is the Vignobles Vellas vineyard. This family-run business, established for over five generations, has managed to preserve its winemaking tradition while adapting to technological innovations to guarantee the superior quality of its wines. The estate spans over 400 hectares of land, and the vines' altitude varies between 50 to 400 meters. This diverse range of terroirs and microclimates allows for a multitude of combinations for growing different grape varieties, including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Carignan for reds, and Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, and Viognier for whites. Sustainable management of the vineyards is at the heart of Vignobles Vellas's philosophy. They practice reasoned viticulture, which respects the environment and people, by minimizing pesticide use and promoting biodiversity. In addition, the estate is certified with HVE (High Environmental Value), a label that guarantees respect for wildlife and flora, conservation of biodiversity, phytosanitary strategy, and water and fertilizer management. Over time, Vignobles Vellas has become a reference point for enthusiasts of wines from the Languedoc. The grapes are hand-harvested, and each bottle is produced with the care and attention that only a deep passion and vast expertise can guarantee. The wines are crafted with respect for their terroir of origin, and they develop complex aromas that reflect perfectly the diversity and richness of the region's winemaking landscape.

Top Vignobles Vellas wines

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

The top red wines of Vignobles Vellas

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Vignobles Vellas

How Vignobles Vellas wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, elodie's pasta risotto or veal head with vinaigrette.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Vignobles Vellas

On the nose the red wine of Vignobles Vellas. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, smoke or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, chocolate or prune. In the mouth the red wine of Vignobles Vellas. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Vignobles Vellas

  • 2018With an average score of 4.18/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Vignobles Vellas.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Mourvedre
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Carignan

Discovering the wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon

Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.

Iodised Picpoul whites, floral Muscat de Rivesaltes. ~25% of the French vineyard across 4 departments.

The top pink wines of Vignobles Vellas

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Vignobles Vellas

How Vignobles Vellas wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or pasta such as recipes of romazava (madagascar), hot asparagus with comté cheese or eggplant lasagna.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Vignobles Vellas

In the mouth the pink wine of Vignobles Vellas. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Vignobles Vellas

  • 2017With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.65/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Vignobles Vellas.

  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Gris

Discover the grape variety: Grenache Blanc

Rich, structured whites with a golden robe, an ample palate and moderate acidity, with aromas of ripe pear, white peach, white flowers, fennel, anise notes and fresh almond. Fine length. Cornerstone of the great whites of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Côtes-du-Rhône whites, Languedoc, Roussillon (Côtes du Roussillon AOC) and Catalonia (Terra Alta DO, Priorat DOQ). White-skinned mutation of Grenache Noir, autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

The top white wines of Vignobles Vellas

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Vignobles Vellas

How Vignobles Vellas wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of braised (green) cabbage, tunisian sandwich or stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Vignobles Vellas

On the nose the white wine of Vignobles Vellas. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, green apple or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of honey, non oak or earth. In the mouth the white wine of Vignobles Vellas. is a powerful.

The best vintages in the white wines of Vignobles Vellas

  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2023With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Vignobles Vellas.

  • Viognier
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris

The word of the wine: Garrigue

Notes reminiscent of aromatic Mediterranean herbs such as thyme or rosemary, found in many southern wines.

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Discover the grape variety: Riesling

Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.