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 tunisian molokheya, kapama of lamb (traditional bosnian dish) or chicken colombo (west indies).

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 spinach, smoked salmon and ricotta lasagne, vegan leek and tofu quiche or turkey osso buco.

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: 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 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: Pinot meunier

Cultivated in the 19th century in all the northern vineyards, this black grape variety has largely regressed since. Very present in the Marne valley, it constitutes a third of the vineyards in Champagne, alongside pinot noir and chardonnay with which it is often blended. It brings roundness and red and yellow fruit aromas to champagnes. Pinot meunier is also the dominant grape variety in red and rosé wines in the Orleans AOC and the rare Touraine-Noble-Joué, a grey wine. Syn.: meunier.

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 spaghetti with beef balls, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or pizza-style appetizer croissants.

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: Macabeo

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 stuffed zucchini, chiche kebab in armenian or keftas tajine with eggs.

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: Sommelier

Person working in a restaurant and responsible for the wine service. The head sommelier is responsible for putting together the wine list, managing the sommelier brigade, and ensuring the sale of wines according to the dishes (food and wine pairing).

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