The wine region of Maures is located in the region of Méditerranée of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Peyrassol or the Domaine d'Astros produce mainly wines pink, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Maures are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Maures often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, anise or citrus and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, pink grapefruit or citrus fruit.
In the mouth of Maures is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 40 estates and châteaux in the of Maures, producing 70 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Maures go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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