The best wines of Gard

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

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Top wines of Gard by region

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

Great red wines of Gard

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Gard

Red wines from the region of Gard go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, succulent and easy to make beef lasagna or duck breast with orange sauce.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Gard

On the nose the red wine of the region of Gard. often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus fruit or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, cranberry or wood smoke. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Gard. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Gard

  • 2003With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Gard

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

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Gard

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

Discovering the wine region of Gard

The wine region of Gard is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Roc d'Anglade or the Domaine Mas des Bressades produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gard are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gard often reveals types of flavors of cream, green apple or honeysuckle and sometimes also flavors of nutmeg, cheese or orange.

In the mouth of Gard is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 149 estates and châteaux in the of Gard, producing 358 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Gard go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry.

Great white wines of Gard

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Gard

White wines from the region of Gard go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or poultry such as recipes of pasta alla norma, goat cheese and bacon quiche or leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Gard

On the nose the white wine of the region of Gard. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vegetal or pear and sometimes also flavors of honeysuckle, nutmeg or cheese. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Gard. is a powerful.

The best vintages in white wine of Gard

  • 2006With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2022With an average score of 4.00/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Gard

  • Viognier
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Roussanne
  • Chardonnay
  • Vermentino
  • Chenin Blanc

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Gard

A wine route planned in the region of Gard? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Gard.

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 sparkling wines of Gard

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Gard

Sparkling wines from the region of Gard go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of provencal stew, caramelized lamb mice or chicken breast with curry and mushrooms.

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Gard

  • Chardonnay
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Gard

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

    The word of the wine: Tank

    Made of concrete, stainless steel, enamelled steel or wood (now fashionable again), the vat is an indispensable tool during the entire winemaking process. It is also used to mature certain wines that do not need to go into barrel, or to preserve them.

    Great pink wines of Gard

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    Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Gard

    Pink wines from the region of Gard go well with generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, pasta or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of quiche lorraine, basque lasagne or avocado verrine and quick.

    Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Gard

    On the nose the pink wine of the region of Gard. often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, cherry or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of melon, stone or blackberry. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Gard. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

    The best vintages in pink wine of Gard

    • 2021With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2020With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
    • 2019With an average score of 4.07/5
    • 2023With an average score of 4.00/5
    • 2022With an average score of 4.00/5

    The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Gard

    • Grenache
    • Shiraz/Syrah
    • Carignan
    • Mourvedre
    • Cinsault
    • Pinot Noir

    The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Gard

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

    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 sweet wines of Gard

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    Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Gard

    Sweet wines from the region of Gard go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food, sweet desserts or beef such as recipes of empanadas de carne (argentina), very simple muffins or oxtail confit in red wine.

    The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Gard

    • Muscat Blanc
    • Petit Manseng
    • Cinsault
    • Grenache
    • Carignan

    The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Gard

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

    The word of the wine: Slight

    Supple and easy to drink wine.

    News from the vineyard of Gard

    The Saint-Véran appellation investigated through its geology and geography

    The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Saint-Véran appellation.The exercice is particularly complex as there are so many variables that make up the terroir throughout its geographical area. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux so ...

    The Saint-Véran appellation seen by Kevin Tessieux

    Kévin Tessieux, President of the appellation’s winegrower union, shares his perspective on the Saint-Véran appellation and tell us about the origin of its name. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux sociaux : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VinsdeBourgogneofficiel Twitter : https://twitter.com/VinsdeBourgogne​​​ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.li ...

    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 ...

    A wine route in the region of Gard ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages

    • Aubussargues
    • Beaucaire
    • Caissargues
    • Fougères-sur-bièvre
    • Gajan
    • Montfrin
    • Quissac
    • Roquemaure
    • Sauve