The best wines of Agenais

Discover the best wines of Agenais of Vin de Pays as well as the best winemakers of Agenais and estates of Agenais to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Agenais and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Agenais by region

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

Great red wines of Agenais

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Agenais

Red wines from the region of Agenais go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of tournedos rossini, watercress salad with vitamins or lamb kleftiko (greek).

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Agenais

On the nose the red wine of the region of Agenais. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, violet or plum and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, earth or oak.

The best vintages in red wine of Agenais

  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Agenais

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Tannat
  • Malbec
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Agenais

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

Discovering the wine region of Agenais

The wine region of Agenais is located in the region of Comté Tolosan of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de Quissat or the Domaine Mary Taylor produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Agenais are Merlot, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Agenais often reveals types of flavors of cherry, violet or plum and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, earth or oak.

We currently count 12 estates and châteaux in the of Agenais, producing 30 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Agenais go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Great white wines of Agenais

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Agenais

White wines from the region of Agenais go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of toasted bagel with smoked salmon, shrimps with curry and coconut milk or chocolate fondant.

The best vintages in white wine of Agenais

  • 2012With an average score of 4.10/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Agenais

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sémillon
  • Sauvignon Gris
  • Petit Manseng
  • Colombard
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Agenais

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

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great pink wines of Agenais

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Agenais

Pink wines from the region of Agenais go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of fondue bourguignonne and accompanying sauces, lamb stew with melting peppers or coconut beans.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Agenais

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Agenais. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Agenais

  • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Agenais

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Abouriou

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Agenais

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

Discover the grape variety: Colombard

Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.

Great sweet wines of Agenais

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Agenais

Sweet wines from the region of Agenais go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Agenais

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

    The word of the wine: Ancestral method

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