The best wines of Côtes de Thongue

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

Top wines of Côtes de Thongue by region

Looking for a good wine of Côtes de Thongue 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 de Thongue. 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 de Thongue with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Côtes de Thongue

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Côtes de Thongue

Red wines from the region of Côtes de Thongue go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef pot-au-feu, spaghetti with courgettes and italian ham or tripe in the style of caen.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Côtes de Thongue

On the nose the red wine of the region of Côtes de Thongue. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, grapefruit or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of cheese, coffee or licorice. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Côtes de Thongue. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Côtes de Thongue

  • 1999With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2000With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Côtes de Thongue

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Carignan

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Côtes de Thongue

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Discovering the wine region of Côtes de Thongue

The wine region of Côtes de Thongue is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de l'Arjolle or the Domaine de l'Arjolle produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Thongue are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Thongue often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, black cherries or asparagus and sometimes also flavors of green apple, peach or pineapple.

In the mouth of Côtes de Thongue is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 74 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes de Thongue, producing 448 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes de Thongue go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.

Great white wines of Côtes de Thongue

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Côtes de Thongue

White wines from the region of Côtes de Thongue go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pasta bolognese, spinach and goat cheese quiche or chicken and mushroom risotto.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Côtes de Thongue

On the nose the white wine of the region of Côtes de Thongue. often reveals types of flavors of cream, minerality or honey and sometimes also flavors of mango, chard or apples. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Côtes de Thongue. is a powerful.

The best vintages in white wine of Côtes de Thongue

  • 2020With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Côtes de Thongue

  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Grenache Gris
  • Muscat Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Côtes de Thongue

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Discover the grape variety: Grenache Blanc

Great sparkling wines of Côtes de Thongue

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Côtes de Thongue

Sparkling wines from the region of Côtes de Thongue go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of kig ar farz breton, lamb parmentine with eggplant and spices or pizza of the south west : duck breast, roquefort.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Côtes de Thongue

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Côtes de Thongue. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, raspberry or earth.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Côtes de Thongue

  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Côtes de Thongue

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache
  • Merlot
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Côtes de Thongue

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    The word of the wine: Oxidative (breeding)

    A method of ageing which aims to give the wine certain aromas of evolution (dried fruit, bitter orange, coffee, rancio, etc.) by exposing it to the air; it is then matured either in barrels, demi-muids or unoaked casks, sometimes stored in the open air, or in barrels exposed to the sun and to temperature variations. This type of maturation characterizes certain natural sweet wines, ports and other liqueur wines.

    Great pink wines of Côtes de Thongue

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    Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Côtes de Thongue

    Pink wines from the region of Côtes de Thongue go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta with tuna, summer tuna quiche or tuna wraps.

    Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Côtes de Thongue

    On the nose the pink wine of the region of Côtes de Thongue. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, pomegranate or cranberry and sometimes also flavors of wild strawberries, lemon or pear. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Côtes de Thongue. is a with a nice freshness.

    The best vintages in pink wine of Côtes de Thongue

    • 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2022With an average score of 3.90/5
    • 2023With an average score of 3.90/5
    • 2021With an average score of 3.85/5
    • 2019With an average score of 3.81/5
    • 2018With an average score of 3.79/5

    The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Côtes de Thongue

    • Shiraz/Syrah
    • Grenache
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Mourvedre
    • Cinsault
    • Rolle

    The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Côtes de Thongue

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

    Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

    Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. 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 to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

    Great sweet wines of Côtes de Thongue

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    Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Côtes de Thongue

    Sweet wines from the region of Côtes de Thongue go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of sweet and sour turkish dumpling soup (eksili köfte), lebanese lamb meatball or saka-saka.

    Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Côtes de Thongue

    On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Côtes de Thongue. often reveals types of flavors of honey, earth. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Côtes de Thongue. is a powerful mainly marked by the residual sugar.

    The best vintages in sweet wine of Côtes de Thongue

    • 2016With an average score of 3.70/5
    • N.V.With an average score of 3.60/5

    The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Côtes de Thongue

    • Muscat Blanc
    • Viognier
    • Shiraz/Syrah
    • Grenache
    • Sauvignon Blanc

    The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Côtes de Thongue

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

    The word of the wine: Water stress

    Lack of water. Water stress blocks the vegetative cycle of the vine, which uses all available resources to maintain the integrity of the plant, thus blocking the ripening process of the grapes.

    Great other wines of Côtes de Thongue

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    Food and wine pairing with a other wine of Côtes de Thongue

    Other wines from the region of Côtes de Thongue go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

    The word of the wine: Grey (wine)

    Wine obtained by vinifying white grapes with coloured skin (black or grey), by direct pressing, without maceration. It is a rosé with very little colour.

    News from the vineyard of Côtes de Thongue

    At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Bussières

    Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Bussières, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

    The Rully appellation seen by Felix Debavelaere

    Felix Debavelaere, from Domaine Rois Mages mentions the different personnalities of the Rully appellation. It is not easy to put it in a single box, not only because it can be produced in red and white but also because the wines can show different characters according to where the vines are planted. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 2021). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bourgo ...

    At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Verzé

    Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Verzé, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines ...

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