The best wines of Ariege

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

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Top wines of Ariege by region

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

Great red wines of Ariege

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Ariege

Red wines from the region of Ariege go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of meat and goat pie, rabbit with mustard in a casserole or tajine of merguez and potatoes.

The best vintages in red wine of Ariege

  • 2013With an average score of 4.02/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.92/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.66/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Ariege

  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Tannat
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Pinot Noir

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Ariege

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

Discovering the wine region of Ariege

The wine region of Ariege is located in the region of Comté Tolosan of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Dominik Benz - Créateur de vin or the Domaine Dominik Benz - Créateur de vin produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ariege are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Tannat, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Ariege, producing 31 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture.

The wines of Ariege go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Great white wines of Ariege

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Ariege

White wines from the region of Ariege go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of salted lentils, salmon blanquette or cream and tuna quiche.

The best vintages in white wine of Ariege

  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Ariege

  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Gris
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Sémillon

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Ariege

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

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great pink wines of Ariege

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Ariege

Pink wines from the region of Ariege go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb such as recipes of beef lark, candied gizzards or leg of lamb brissac (leftover leg of lamb).

The best vintages in pink wine of Ariege

  • 2016With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Ariege

  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Tannat

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Ariege

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

Discover the grape variety: Sémillon

Sémillon blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. Note that this grape variety can also be used for the elaboration of eaux de vie. This variety of vine is characterized by large bunches of grapes, and grapes of large size. Sémillon Blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Ariege

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Ariege

Sweet wines from the region of Ariege go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Ariege

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

    The word of the wine: PGI

    Protected geographical indication. Equivalent to vin de pays in European regulations.

    News from the vineyard of Ariege

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    The Mâcon plus 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 appellation Mâcon plus geographical denomination . The tectonics and the very different nature of the rocks that make up the subsoil of this region explain the great variety of soils found in this part fo Bourgogne. It also explains why each wine offers a different personnality. This vid ...

    A panel discussion about the Chablis appellation

    This film is the recording of a webinar on Chablis wines organized in December 2020 with four personalities from Hong Kong: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. They explain the purity of Chablis wines, discuss the latest vintages, and also talk about food and wine pairings, as well as global warming and the transition to more sustainable practices. #Chablis #P ...

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