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Terret Gris

Terret Gris wine guide: what this white grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
White
Body
Medium
Origin
France
Top region
Languedoc-Roussillon
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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms

Terret Gris is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for citrus, stone fruit, herbal and floral.

The regions that matter for it are Languedoc-Roussillon.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high-yielding vigour and a preference for mediterranean climate.

It blends readily with Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc and Marsanne.

Watch for the synonyms: Terret Bourret, Tarret, Terret Rosé and Terrain.

At the table it suits grilled mackerel with lemon, ginger, chilli and thyme, poached chicken and herb salad and clams steamed in white wine.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
None
Acidity
Medium-high
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
citrusstone fruit
Aromas
herbalfloral
Styles
dry whiteblended white

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 Grilled mackerel with lemon, ginger, chilli and thyme
02 Poached chicken and herb salad
03 Clams steamed in white wine

Also labelled.

Terret Bourret, Tarret, Terret Rosé, Terrain.

Bottles to look for.

  • Clos du Gravillas Emmenez Moi au Bout du Terret, IGP Pays d'Herault Cotes du Brian, France
  • Domaine Yannick Pelletier Gris, Vin de France
  • Le Clos des Suds 'La Note Bleue', Languedoc-Roussillon, Vin de France

Terret Gris: common questions

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What does Terret Gris taste like?
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Terret Gris tastes of citrus, stone fruit, herbal and floral. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
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Where is Terret Gris from?
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Terret Gris originates in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
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Where is Terret Gris grown?
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The key regions for Terret Gris are Languedoc-Roussillon.
04.
What food pairs with Terret Gris?
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Pour it with grilled mackerel with lemon, ginger, chilli and thyme, poached chicken and herb salad and clams steamed in white wine.
05.
What else is Terret Gris called?
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Terret Gris is also labelled Terret Bourret, Tarret, Terret Rosé and Terrain.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.

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