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Terret Noir is a red grape variety, with its roots in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
The wines show light body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to berry, citrus, floral and herbal.
It is planted most seriously in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Corbières and Minervois.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.
On other labels it goes by Terret Bourret, Terret du Pays and Terre Chernyi.
At the table it suits grilled or baked eggplant dishes, couscous with braised vegetables and chicken or turkey sausages.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Grilled or baked eggplant dishes
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Couscous with braised vegetables
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Chicken or turkey sausages
Also labelled.
Terret Bourret, Terret du Pays, Terre Chernyi.
Bottles to look for.
- Flores Le Sens du Vent Rouge, IGP Cotes de Thau, France
- Tablas Creek Vineyards Terret Noir, Adelaida District, USA
Terret Noir: common questions
01.What does Terret Noir taste like?+
Terret Noir tastes of berry, citrus, floral and herbal. The wines show light body, low tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Terret Noir from?+
Terret Noir originates in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
03.Where is Terret Noir grown?+
The key regions for Terret Noir are Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Corbières and Minervois.
04.What food pairs with Terret Noir?+
Pour it with grilled or baked eggplant dishes, couscous with braised vegetables and chicken or turkey sausages.
05.What else is Terret Noir called?+
Terret Noir is also labelled Terret Bourret, Terret du Pays and Terre Chernyi.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.