The best wines of Côtes du Tarn

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

Top wines of Côtes du Tarn by region

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

Great red wines of Côtes du Tarn

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Côtes du Tarn

Red wines from the region of Côtes du Tarn go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stewed beef heart, moroccan lamb shoulder or oven roasted rabbit that cooks itself!.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Côtes du Tarn

On the nose the red wine of the region of Côtes du Tarn. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, graphite or earthy.

The best vintages in red wine of Côtes du Tarn

  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.87/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Côtes du Tarn

  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Duras
  • Fer Servadou
  • Cabernet Franc

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Côtes du Tarn

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

Discovering the wine region of Côtes du Tarn

The wine region of Côtes du Tarn is located in the region of Comté Tolosan of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine d'En Ségur or the Domaine Comte de Thun produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes du Tarn are Merlot, Duras and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes du Tarn often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, black fruit or peach and sometimes also flavors of citrus, cheese or vanilla.

In the mouth of Côtes du Tarn is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 57 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes du Tarn, producing 137 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes du Tarn go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Côtes du Tarn

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Côtes du Tarn

White wines from the region of Côtes du Tarn go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of codfish portuguese style, mussels with chicken or mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Côtes du Tarn

On the nose the white wine of the region of Côtes du Tarn. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, microbio or peach and sometimes also flavors of citrus, vegetal or tropical fruit.

The best vintages in white wine of Côtes du Tarn

  • 2009With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.71/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Côtes du Tarn

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Mauzac Blanc
  • Ondenc
  • Colombard
  • Chardonnay
  • Muscadelle

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Côtes du Tarn

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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 sparkling wines of Côtes du Tarn

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Côtes du Tarn

Sparkling wines from the region of Côtes du Tarn go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of tunisian molokheya, gratin of fresh chard (green and ribs) or tuna pie.

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Côtes du Tarn

  • Gamay
  • Chardonnay
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Côtes du Tarn

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

    The word of the wine: Thermoregulation

    Control of the vinification temperatures (by circulating hot or cold water on the walls of the vats, for example). This is a major step forward, which in particular helps to preserve the freshness of the aromas threatened by excessive temperature rises during fermentation.

    Great pink wines of Côtes du Tarn

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    Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Côtes du Tarn

    Pink wines from the region of Côtes du Tarn go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of caramelized beef with onions, tajine of beef balls and merguez or bare-assed cockerel (ardennes).

    The best vintages in pink wine of Côtes du Tarn

    • 2013With an average score of 4.00/5
    • 2016With an average score of 3.82/5
    • 2012With an average score of 3.70/5
    • 2018With an average score of 3.62/5
    • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
    • 2015With an average score of 3.60/5

    The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Côtes du Tarn

    • Shiraz/Syrah
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Braucol
    • Merlot
    • Duras
    • Gamay

    The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Côtes du Tarn

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

    Discover the grape variety: Duras

    Duras noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Tarn). 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 medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Duras noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon.

    Great sweet wines of Côtes du Tarn

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    Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Côtes du Tarn

    Sweet wines from the region of Côtes du Tarn go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of leek and tuna pie, mussel clusters or quick chocolate fudge cake.

    The best vintages in sweet wine of Côtes du Tarn

    • 2016With an average score of 4.00/5

    The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Côtes du Tarn

    • Sauvignon Blanc
    • Sémillon
    • Mauzac Blanc
    • Loin de l'Oeil

    The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Côtes du Tarn

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

    The word of the wine: Cordon de Royat (size in)

    Short trellised pruning with one or two horizontal arms stretched over a wire. Very suitable for mechanization, it offers a very good exposure of the bunches as well as an excellent aeration.

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