Domaine La Tour Vieille Collioure La Pinède
A ruby-colored red with evocative aromas of black cherry, plum and blackberry and hints of herbs, leather, tobacco, and sweet spice. A full-bodied red with mature dark fruits, licorice, cocoa, smoked earth, and dried rosemary. Domaine La Tour Vieille was founded in 1982 by Philippe Gard and his wife Edith, who helped establish the estate as one of the benchmark producers of Collioure and Banyuls. Located in the dramatic terraced vineyards overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the estate is known for producing wines that faithfully express the region’s steep schist slopes and maritime influence.
Classification: AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée)
Grape Varietal: Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan
Feature: Sustainable, Estate-grown
Country: France
Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
Appellation: Collioure
Grape Profile: Grenache Noir contributes ripe red fruit, warmth, and generosity. Syrah adds blackberry, pepper, and structure. Mourvèdre provides earthy depth, tannin, and savory complexity. Carignan brings acidity, freshness, and dark fruit character. Combined it creates a wine that is rich, savory, and deeply expressive of the Mediterranean landscape.
Region Profile: Collioure sits on France’s southernmost Mediterranean coastline near the Spanish border, where vineyards plunge dramatically toward the sea. The region is characterized by steep schist terraces, intense sunshine, strong maritime winds, and a warm Mediterranean climate. These challenging conditions produce low yields and concentrated fruit while preserving freshness through cooling sea influences.
Pair with: Hearty dishes like grilled red meats, poultry, and game. Rich pasta dishes with meat sauces. Mature aged cheeses like Cheddar and Gouda. Roasted vegetables. Spicy & herb-infused foods.
