Top 100 wines of Haute Vallee de l'Aude

Discover the top 100 best wines of Haute Vallee de l'Aude of Haute Vallee de l'Aude as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Haute Vallee de l'Aude and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Haute Vallee de l'Aude

IGP in the Pyrenean foothills (Aude, oceanic-Mediterranean climate, altitude, limestone soils): Chardonnay signature white — elegant and aromatic with notes of fresh fruit, spices and expressive minerality marked by limestone, fresh balance highlighting fruity character and length. Chenin, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon and Viognier complement. Altitude and oceanic influence temper Mediterranean climate, slow ripening, aromatic concentration.

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of Haute Vallee de l'Aude

wines from the region of Haute Vallee de l'Aude go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of seafood lasagna, quiche without pastry or quick cider chicken.

Organoleptic analysis of wine of Haute Vallee de l'Aude

On the nose in the region of Haute Vallee de l'Aude often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or red fruit. In the mouth in the region of Haute Vallee de l'Aude is a powerful with a nice freshness.