Top 100 wines of Hérault
Discover the top 100 best wines of Hérault of Hérault as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Hérault and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Hérault
The wine region of Hérault is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine La Grange des Pères or the Domaine La Grange des Pères produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Hérault are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Hérault often reveals types of flavors of minerality, yellow apple or passion fruit and sometimes also flavors of nutty, anise or stone fruit.
In the mouth of Hérault is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 374 estates and châteaux in the of Hérault, producing 879 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Hérault go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry.
Discover the grape variety: Counoise
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Hérault
wines from the region of Hérault go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of spaghetti with old-fashioned tomato sauce, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or coconut curry cauliflower in the cookeo.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Hérault
On the nose in the region of Hérault often reveals types of flavors of minerality, red fruit or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of licorice, black currant or truffle. In the mouth in the region of Hérault is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best wines of Hérault in other styles
- The best wines natural sweet of Hérault in other styles
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- The best wines sparkling of Hérault in other styles
- The best wines sweet of Hérault in other styles
- The best wines white of Hérault in other styles