The best wines of Var
Discover the best wines of Var of Vin de Pays as well as the best winemakers of Var and estates of Var to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Var and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Var by region
Looking for a good wine of Var of Vin de Pays among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Var. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Var with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Var
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Var
Red wines from the region of Var go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, traditional tunisian couscous or wild boar stew provencal style.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Var
On the nose the red wine of the region of Var. often reveals types of flavors of cream, bing cherry or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of savory, straw or cedar. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Var. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Var
- 2006With an average score of 4.19/5
- 2007With an average score of 3.94/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.92/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.83/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.81/5
- 2009With an average score of 3.75/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Var
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Grenache
- Merlot
- Carignan
- Cinsault
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Var
A wine route planned in the region of Var? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Var.
Discovering the wine region of Var
The wine region of Var is located in the region of Méditerranée of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Les Tourettes or the Domaine Triennes produce mainly wines pink, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Var are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Rolle, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Var often reveals types of flavors of cream, dried fruit or lime and sometimes also flavors of green apple, grapefruit or pineapple.
In the mouth of Var is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 200 estates and châteaux in the of Var, producing 410 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Var go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or pork.
Great white wines of Var
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Var
White wines from the region of Var go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of tomatoes stuffed with sausage meat, the garbure or cuttlefish armorican style (morgate).
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Var
On the nose the white wine of the region of Var. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, jasmine or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of lavender, white peach or honeysuckle.
The best vintages in white wine of Var
- 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.89/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.85/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.83/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.80/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Var
- Viognier
- Vermentino
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Clairette
- Ugni blanc
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Var
A wine route planned in the region of Var? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Var.
Discover the grape variety: Viognier
White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). 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 grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.
Great sparkling wines of Var
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Var
Sparkling wines from the region of Var go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sauté of veal with carrots, filet mignon in a crust or duck breast with honey and raspberry vinegar.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Var
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Var. often reveals types of flavors of peach, green apple or pear and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, red fruit.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Var
- 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.50/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Var
- Pinot Noir
- Colombard
- Ugni blanc
- Chardonnay
- Muscat Blanc
The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Var
A wine route planned in the region of Var? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Var.
The word of the wine: Cinsault
Cinsault is a southern black grape variety that can be found in the blends of most Mediterranean appellations, but most often as an accessory grape variety. It is undoubtedly most present in certain rosé wines (in Corbières, Côtes-de-Provence, etc.): it gives these wines highly appreciated aromas of strawberry, peach and raspberry. In vin de pays (IGP), it is often vinified on its own, usually as a rosé.
Great pink wines of Var
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Var
Pink wines from the region of Var go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or pork such as recipes of monkfish tagine, savoyard fondue (but succulent) or veal cutlets with savoy tomme.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Var
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Var. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, spices or melon and sometimes also flavors of lemon zest, savory or gooseberry. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Var. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in pink wine of Var
- 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.85/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.79/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.78/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Var
- Grenache
- Cinsault
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Carignan
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Var
A wine route planned in the region of Var? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Var.
Discover the grape variety: Caladoc
Caladoc noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). 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 of grapes of medium size. Caladoc noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Great sweet wines of Var
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Var
Sweet wines from the region of Var go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce or birthday cake.
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Var
- Muscat Blanc
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Var
A wine route planned in the region of Var? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Var.
The word of the wine: Clos
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News from the vineyard of Var
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- Draguignan
- Figanières
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- La garde-freinet
- Les arcs sur argens
- Ollières
- Pontevès
- Saint-maximin-la-sainte-baume
- Tavernes
- Tourrrettes