The best wines of Var
Discover the best wines of Var of Pays d'Oc as well as the best winemakers of Var and estates of Var to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Var and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Var by region
Looking for a good wine of Var of Pays d'Oc among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Var. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Var with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Var
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Var
Red wines from the region of Var go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of tibs (ethiopia), shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac or leg of wild boar.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Var
On the nose the red wine of the region of Var. often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or smoke and sometimes also flavors of apples, peach or butter. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Var. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Var
- 0With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2006With an average score of 4.19/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.94/5
- 2007With an average score of 3.94/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.92/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.88/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Var
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Merlot
- Grenache
- Carignan
- Cinsault
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Var
A wine route planned in the region of Var? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Var.
Discovering the wine region of Var
The wine region of Var is located in the region of Méditerranée of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Les Tourettes or the Domaine Triennes produce mainly wines pink, red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Var are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Rolle, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Var often reveals types of flavors of cream, dried fruit or lime and sometimes also flavors of green apple, grapefruit or pineapple.
In the mouth of Var is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 200 estates and châteaux in the of Var, producing 410 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Var go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or pork.
Great white wines of Var
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Var
White wines from the region of Var go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of indian chicken (simplified korma), avocado and marinated tuna poke bowl or traditional tunisian couscous.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Var
On the nose the white wine of the region of Var. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, green apple or minerality and sometimes also flavors of passion fruit, earth or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Var. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in white wine of Var
- 2023With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2022With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2020With an average score of 4.12/5
- 2021With an average score of 4.01/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.97/5
- 0With an average score of 3.96/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Var
- Viognier
- Vermentino
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Sémillon
- Clairette
The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Var
A wine route planned in the region of Var? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Var.
- Winery Myrko Tépus Var
- Domaine des Roches Blanches Var
- Domaine de Reillanne Var
- Domaine de Lagarde Var
- Domaine Bastide de la Chapelle Var
- Winery Private Garden Var with Firino Martell as winemaker
- Domaine la Marseillaise Var
- Winery La Curniére Var
- Château de La Cômbe Var
- Domaine de Colombe Var
Discover the grape variety: Caladoc
Caladoc noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). 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 large bunches of grapes of medium size. Caladoc noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Great sparkling wines of Var
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Var
Sparkling wines from the region of Var go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of breaded veal cutlets, tartiflette or stuffed rabbit in the oven.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Var
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Var. often reveals types of flavors of peach, green apple or pear and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, red fruit.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Var
- 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.50/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Var
- Pinot Noir
- Ugni blanc
- Chardonnay
- Rolle
- Colombard
- Sémillon
The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Var
A wine route planned in the region of Var? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Var.
The word of the wine: Classified growth
Place name or castle subject to a classification (Médoc classification of 1855, classified growths of Alsace...)
Great pink wines of Var
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Var
Pink wines from the region of Var go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or pork such as recipes of oxtail confit in red wine, chard with meat and mustard or rabbit socks in gibelotte.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Var
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Var. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or cherry and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, tropical or citrus. In the mouth the pink wine of the region of Var. is a with a nice freshness.
The best vintages in pink wine of Var
- 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.85/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2008With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.79/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.78/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Var
- Grenache
- Cinsault
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Merlot
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Carignan
The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Var
A wine route planned in the region of Var? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Var.
Discover the grape variety: Rolle
Rolle is a white grape variety of Turkish origin that has become established in the South of France, particularly in the Var region, in Corsica under the name of Vermentinu, and in Italy. Its bunches and berries, of medium size, change from white to pink when the grapes are ripe. The rolle likes hot climates where the soil is dry and poor. On the other hand, it fears the wind and diseases. It produces fat, well-balanced white wines. These wines may lack acidity, but they are still very aromatic and give off notes of grapefruit, white fruit, white flowers, fennel, etc. Rolle is also a good table grape that can be enjoyed both fresh and dry. Present in Provence, Languedoc, Roussillon and Corsica. It is used in the composition of numerous appellations such as Ajaccio, Patrimonio, Bandol, Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence, Côtes-de-Provence, Costières-de-Nîmes, Corbières, Collioure, Côtes-de-Roussillon, Minervois, Saint Chinian...
Great sweet wines of Var
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Var
Sweet wines from the region of Var go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of tunisian pasta or pancakes.
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Var
- Muscat Blanc
- Rolle
The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Var
A wine route planned in the region of Var? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sweet wine of Var.
The word of the wine: Nose
In tasting, this is the second phase, which consists of identifying the wine's aromas and possibly its defects.
A wine route in the region of Var ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Draguignan
- Figanières
- Flassans-sur-issole
- La garde-freinet
- Les arcs sur argens
- Ollières
- Pontevès
- Saint-maximin-la-sainte-baume
- Tavernes
- Tourrrettes