Discover the top 100 best wines of Côtes de Gascogne of Vin de Pays as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Côtes de Gascogne and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Reference for accessible dry whites of the South-West: signature Colombard as white king — lively and aromatic with notes of lemon, grapefruit, mango, passion fruit, white flowers and a touch of green citrus, brisk acidity and moderate alcohol (9-11%) — a gourmet aperitif. Straight Ugni Blanc in the blend, more floral Sauvignon and rounder Gros Manseng as complements. A few honeyed sweet wines. Vast Gers IGP (Armagnac), oceanic climate, clay-limestone soils.
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
wines from the region of Côtes de Gascogne go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of summer tuna quiche, wok of pointed cabbage with shrimps and lemongrass bo bun style or spinach and goat cheese quiche.
On the nose in the region of Côtes de Gascogne often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, grapefruit or tropical and sometimes also flavors of peach, lime or straw. In the mouth in the region of Côtes de Gascogne is a with a nice freshness.
