The best wines of Côtes de Thau

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

Top wines of Côtes de Thau by region

Looking for a good wine of Côtes de Thau of Pays d'Oc among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Côtes de Thau. 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 Thau with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Côtes de Thau

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

Red wines from the region of Côtes de Thau go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of quick and easy monkfish tail, lamb in spicy sauce or chili con carne.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Côtes de Thau

On the nose the red wine of the region of Côtes de Thau. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or black currant and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Côtes de Thau. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Côtes de Thau

  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.62/5

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

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache
  • Marselan
  • Piquepoul Noir

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

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Discovering the wine region of Côtes de Thau

The wine region of Côtes de Thau is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Les Costières de Pomerols or the Domaine VillaViva produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Côtes de Thau are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Colombard, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Côtes de Thau often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, pear or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky.

In the mouth of Côtes de Thau is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 44 estates and châteaux in the of Côtes de Thau, producing 121 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Côtes de Thau go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry.

Great white wines of Côtes de Thau

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

White wines from the region of Côtes de Thau go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of very simple spaghetti carbonara, leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche or thai rice, asian style.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Côtes de Thau

On the nose the white wine of the region of Côtes de Thau. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of green apple, lime or minerality. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Côtes de Thau. is a powerful.

The best vintages in white wine of Côtes de Thau

  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.88/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 1932With an average score of 3.70/5

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

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Viognier
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Vermentino
  • Colombard

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

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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 sparkling wines of Côtes de Thau

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

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

The word of the wine: Climate

Term used in Burgundy to designate a locality. The most famous climats are subject to specific recognition and constitute the first growths.

Great pink wines of Côtes de Thau

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

Pink wines from the region of Côtes de Thau go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta with peas and bacon, tuna, pepper and tomato quiche or patatas bravas (fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce).

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Côtes de Thau

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Côtes de Thau. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, strawberries or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of melon, earth or tree fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Côtes de Thau. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in pink wine of Côtes de Thau

  • 2011With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.75/5

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

  • Grenache
  • Cinsault
  • Carignan
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cinsaut

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

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Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

Great sweet wines of Côtes de Thau

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

Sweet wines from the region of Côtes de Thau go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of pork shoulder with mustard, pastasotto pepper merguez (risotto style pasta) or sheep's feet with mountain honey.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Côtes de Thau

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Côtes de Thau. often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Côtes de Thau

  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 1932With an average score of 3.80/5

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

  • Picpoul Blanc
  • Macabeo
  • Terret
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Clairette

The word of the wine: Reserve wine (champagne)

Older wines, kept in vats or aged in wood in some houses, or kept in magnums at Bollinger. A small percentage of these wines are used in the blending of non-vintage wines in order to bring greater aromatic complexity.

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