The best wines of Monbazillac

Discover the best wines of Monbazillac of South West as well as the best winemakers of Monbazillac and estates of Monbazillac to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Monbazillac and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Monbazillac by region

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

Great red wines of Monbazillac

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Monbazillac

Red wines from the region of Monbazillac go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in red wine of Monbazillac

  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Monbazillac

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

Discovering the wine region of Monbazillac

The wine region of Monbazillac is located in the region of Guyenne of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tirecul la Gravière or the Grande Maison produce mainly wines sweet, white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Monbazillac are Muscadelle, Pinot noir and Malbec, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Monbazillac often reveals types of flavors of honey, elderflower or cream and sometimes also flavors of tropical, pear or white peach.

We currently count 195 estates and châteaux in the of Monbazillac, producing 334 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Monbazillac go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts.

Great white wines of Monbazillac

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Monbazillac

White wines from the region of Monbazillac go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of smoked salmon pasta gratin, barbecued lobster or chocolate mug cake.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Monbazillac

On the nose the white wine of the region of Monbazillac. often reveals types of flavors of lemon, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit or honey.

The best vintages in white wine of Monbazillac

  • 2008With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.84/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Monbazillac

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Muscadelle
  • Chardonnay
  • Muscatel

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Monbazillac

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

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). 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 small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Great pink wines of Monbazillac

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Monbazillac

Pink wines from the region of Monbazillac go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in pink wine of Monbazillac

  • 2013With an average score of 3.50/5
  • 2012With an average score of 2.80/5

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Monbazillac

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

Discover the grape variety: Muscadelle

Muscadelle white is a grape variety that originated in France (Bergerac). 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 bunches of medium size, and grapes of medium caliber. Muscadelle white can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Languedoc & Roussillon.

Great sweet wines of Monbazillac

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Monbazillac

Sweet wines from the region of Monbazillac go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of tahitian style raw fish, quinoa with shrimp or chocolate mousse.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Monbazillac

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Monbazillac. often reveals types of flavors of honey, jam or orange and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, marmalade or tropical.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Monbazillac

  • 1999With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1996With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1997With an average score of 4.38/5
  • 1995With an average score of 4.37/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.36/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.30/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Monbazillac

  • Sémillon
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Muscadelle
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Monbazillac

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

The word of the wine: Viscosity

Consistency of wine reminiscent of the tactile sensation of sugar syrup with varying degrees of fluidity, due to the alcohol and natural sugar in the grapes present in sweet wines. In excess, this sensation can make the wine pasty and heavy. To the eye, viscosity is referred to as tears.

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