The best wines of Corbières

Discover the best wines of Corbières of Languedoc-Roussillon as well as the best winemakers of Corbières and estates of Corbières to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Corbières and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Corbières by region

Looking for a good wine of Corbières of Languedoc-Roussillon among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Corbières. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Corbières with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Corbières

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Corbières

Red wines from the region of Corbières go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef marengo "my mom" style, pasta cake or gizzards in sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Corbières

On the nose the red wine of the region of Corbières. often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, eucalyptus or microbio and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, floral or clove. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Corbières. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Corbières

  • 2000With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.14/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.12/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.04/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Corbières

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Carignan
  • Mourvedre
  • Cariñena
  • Garnacha

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Corbières

A wine route planned in the region of Corbières? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Corbières.

Discovering the wine region of Corbières

Corbières is an important appellation in the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is one of the best known and most productive appellations in the Languedoc. The Corbières vineyards produce large quantities of red and rosé wines, as well as a growing number of white wines. The reds are the strongest Part of the appellation; they are reputedly Rich and herbal, made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Lledoner Pelut and Carignan.

The rosé wines of the Corbières are also very famous, made from the same red grape varieties, combined with Grenache Gris and Picpoul. White wines represent only a small percentage of the total production. They are made from a wide selection of grape varieties - notably Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Maccabeu, Marsanne and Roussanne. The appellation has about 2,200 winegrowers, nearly 300 private producers and more than 30 cooperatives.

Great white wines of Corbières

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Corbières

White wines from the region of Corbières go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pasta with broccoli, light tuna-tomato quiche (without cream) or fried squid.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Corbières

On the nose the white wine of the region of Corbières. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, black fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Corbières. is a powerful.

The best vintages in white wine of Corbières

  • 2020With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2006With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.89/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Corbières

  • Grenache Blanc
  • Roussanne
  • Marsanne
  • Bourboulenc
  • Macabeo
  • Vermentino

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Corbières

A wine route planned in the region of Corbières? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Corbières.

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

Great sparkling wines of Corbières

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Corbières

Sparkling wines from the region of Corbières go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of spaghetti with "favouilles" (curries), zucchini quiche or bacon cake.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Corbières

  • 2017With an average score of 3.20/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Corbières

  • Mourvedre

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Corbières

A wine route planned in the region of Corbières? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Corbières.

The word of the wine: Bitter (flavor)

A flavour generally provided in wines by polyphenols and accompanied by a sensation of pungency. In small quantities, bitterness makes you salivate, gives relief to the wine and reinforces its sapidity.

Great pink wines of Corbières

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Corbières

Pink wines from the region of Corbières go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta with walnuts and treviso red salad, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or assortments of mini savoury tarts.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Corbières

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Corbières. often reveals types of flavors of peach, stone fruit or earthy and sometimes also flavors of green apple, minerality or apricot. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Corbières. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in pink wine of Corbières

  • 1990With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.86/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.78/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Corbières

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsault
  • Mourvedre
  • Grenache Gris
  • Carignan

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Corbières

A wine route planned in the region of Corbières? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Corbières.

Discover the grape variety: Cinsaut

Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Great sweet wines of Corbières

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Corbières

Sweet wines from the region of Corbières go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, eggplant and zucchini lasagna or potjevlesch (northern france).

The best vintages in sweet wine of Corbières

  • 2014With an average score of 3.40/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Corbières

  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carignan
  • Roussanne
  • Grenache Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Corbières

A wine route planned in the region of Corbières? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Corbières.

The word of the wine: Mineral

Taste reminiscent of gunflint, chalk and many nuances of the mineral world, and reinforcing, especially in white wines, the notion of freshness and the sappy character.

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