The Domaine des Terrisses of Gaillac of South West

Domaine des Terrisses
The winery offers 16 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 6 of the estates of South West.
It is located in Gaillac in the region of South West
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The Domaine des Terrisses is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 16 wines for sale in of Gaillac to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine des Terrisses wines

Looking for the best Domaine des Terrisses wines in Gaillac among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine des Terrisses wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine des Terrisses wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine des Terrisses

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine des Terrisses

How Domaine des Terrisses wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pasta with tuna and tomato, thai shrimp sauce or tuna, pepper and tomato quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine des Terrisses

On the nose the white wine of Domaine des Terrisses. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine des Terrisses

  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine des Terrisses.

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Len de l'El
  • Mauzac Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Gaillac

The wine region of Gaillac is located in the region of Haut-Pays of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Robert & Bernard Plageoles or the Château de Saurs produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gaillac are Duras, Merlot and Mauzac, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gaillac often reveals types of flavors of earth, leather or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of butter, melon or strawberries.

In the mouth of Gaillac is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 202 estates and châteaux in the of Gaillac, producing 936 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Gaillac go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

The top sparkling wines of Domaine des Terrisses

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine des Terrisses

How Domaine des Terrisses wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine des Terrisses.

  • Mauzac Blanc
  • Len de l'El

Discover the grape variety: Mauzac

Mauzac is a grape variety, black or white (the white one is better known), originating from the South-West. It is mainly cultivated in the vineyards of Gaillac and Limoux (where it is called blanquette), on about 5,000 hectares. mauzac has medium-sized bunches, composed of berries whose colour can vary from green to red depending on the maturity of the grapes. This grape variety likes limestone and clay-limestone soils, and it is here that it is most productive. Its white wines are fat, with little acidity and marked by aromas of ripe apple, pear, honey, quince, vanilla and violet, typical of the great sweet wines of Gaillac. mauzac also produces the famous Blanquette-de-Limoux in rural method. In this region, Mauzac is competing with Sauvignon, Chenin and Chardonnay, especially for sparkling wines which are more similar to Champagne. It is also used in some appellations such as Entre-deux-Mers, Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux, Côtes-de-Duras, Vins-de-Lavilledieu...

The top sweet wines of Domaine des Terrisses

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine des Terrisses

How Domaine des Terrisses wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine des Terrisses

  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine des Terrisses.

  • Mauzac Blanc

The word of the wine: Wort

Juice before fermentation, still loaded with sugar.

The top red wines of Domaine des Terrisses

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine des Terrisses

How Domaine des Terrisses wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of beef tongue with pickle sauce, sauté of lamb or couscous without couscous maker.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine des Terrisses

On the nose the red wine of Domaine des Terrisses. often reveals types of flavors of oak, spices or black fruit.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine des Terrisses

  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.55/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine des Terrisses.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Duras
  • Fer Servadou
  • Braucol
  • Malbec
  • Prunelart

Discover the grape variety: Duras

Duras noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Tarn). 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 medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Duras noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon.

The top pink wines of Domaine des Terrisses

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine des Terrisses

How Domaine des Terrisses wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), marinated leg of lamb with herbs or curried coral lentils.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Domaine des Terrisses

On the nose the pink wine of Domaine des Terrisses. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of minerality, strawberries or non oak.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Domaine des Terrisses

  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine des Terrisses.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Fer Servadou
  • Duras

The word of the wine: Astringency

Chemical stimulation that tightens the mucous membranes of the mouth and causes a sensation of harshness, which is characteristic of the presence of tannins. With time, the tannins lose their harshness and become softer.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine des Terrisses

Planning a wine route in the of Gaillac? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Domaine des Terrisses.

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

News about Domaine des Terrisses and wines from the region

The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: 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. In this 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

An overview of Mâcon plus a geographical denomination appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey of this vineyard where the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation are produced. A unique journey to discover this region where the Romanesque churches punctuate the landscape and are the witnesses of the link between the vines and Christiannity. Cluny is the gatekeeper. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

The Mâcon plus appellation seen by Charles Lamboley

Charles Lamboley, marketing and communication director from Vignerons des Terres Secrètes, explains the differences between the appellation Mâcon-Villages and Mâcon plus a geographical denomination. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (March 2020). 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 t ...

The word of the wine: Wort

Juice before fermentation, still loaded with sugar.