Top 100 wines of Pézenas
Discover the top 100 best wines of Pézenas of Languedoc as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Pézenas and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Pézenas
Languedoc-Pezenas AOC (~177 ha, schist, limestone, alluvial and volcanic formations, dry Mediterranean climate): signature Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre as red kings (>=70%, <=75% each) complemented by Cinsault and Carignan — complex profile with intense black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), garrigue, Mediterranean spices, licorice and cocoa touches, powerful palate with fine tannins. Native Lledoner Pelut as complement. ~6,100 hl, volcanic signature terroir.
Discover the grape variety: Cinsault
Light, fresh reds with a clear robe, supple tannins and a tender mouth, featuring aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, rose, peony and soft spices. The absolute pillar of Provençal rosés (Côtes de Provence AOC, Bandol rosé) to which it brings finesse and freshness, also a component of GSM blends in Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Also a single variety in South Africa where it is a parent of Pinotage. Historic southern French grape.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Pézenas
wines from the region of Pézenas go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of venison leg in casserole, veal tagine with preserved lemons and saffron or pasta with auvergne blue cheese.
