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Signature grapes
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Producers listed
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Bottles to find
Wine from Estaing comes out of South West France, France, where it sits as an appellation.
Growers build the wines around Fer, filling out the blend with Gamay and Chenin Blanc.
The ground underneath is limestone, mica and schist.
The climate is continental, running notable rainfall.
The vineyards themselves read as riverside, slopes and south-facing.
The region is known for red wine, white wine and rosé wine.
Names to look for on a shelf: Vignerons d’Olt.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, cheese, seafood dishes and mediterranean cuisine.
decant before pouring.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Grapes planted here.
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Fer
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Gamay
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Chenin Blanc
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Cabernet Franc
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Abouriou
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Duras
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Merlot
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Pinot Noir
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Mauzac
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Sémillon
Read →Producers worth knowing.
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Vignerons d’Olt
Bottles to look for.
- Vignerons d'Olt Estaing Blanc Cuvee de l'Amiral, Sud Ouest, France
- Vignerons d'Olt Estaing Rose Cuvee des Brumes, Sud Ouest, France
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Cheese
- Seafood dishes
- Mediterranean cuisine
Serving and cellaring.
- decant before pouring.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Estaing: common questions
01.What grapes is Estaing known for?+
Fer is the signature grape of Estaing. Gamay and Chenin Blanc are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Estaing make?+
Estaing produces red wine, white wine and rosé wine.
03.Where is Estaing?+
You will find Estaing in France, where it is an appellation.
04.What food goes with Estaing wine?+
Try grilled meats, cheese, seafood dishes and mediterranean cuisine.
05.How long does Estaing wine age?+
Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider South West France guide.