Top 100 wines of Aude
Discover the top 100 best wines of Aude of Aude as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Aude and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Aude
Vast Languedoc IGP covering the entire department: signature Syrah and Grenache as king reds — fruity and sun-drenched with cherry, blackberry, raspberry, garrigue, Mediterranean spices and a peppery touch, supple tannins. Carignan, Mourvèdre, Merlot and Cabernet as backup. Fresh, aromatic whites from Chardonnay, Viognier, Sauvignon and Muscat (citrus, exotic fruits, flowers). Tender rosés.
IGP, Mediterranean climate, varied terroirs (limestone, schist, clay).
Discover the grape variety: Grenache
Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Aude
wines from the region of Aude go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of roast beef in a crust, tunisian pasta or calf sweetbread with mushrooms.
