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IGP Cotes de Thau

IGP Cotes de Thau wine guide: the wine region in France, its Terret, the red wine and rosé wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Terret
Styles
red · rosé · white
7
Signature grapes
1
Sub-regions
8
Bottles to find

IGP Cotes de Thau is a wine region in Languedoc, France.

Growers build the wines around Terret, filling out the blend with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Grenache, plus two more.

Vines root into clay, loam and sand.

The climate is mediterranean, running sea breezes.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal and terraces.

Red wine, rosé wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and refreshing, vibrant acidity and floral notes, light and fruit-forward and perfect for warm summer days, plus one more.

The named areas within are Côtes de Thau Cap d’Agde.

Pour them alongside seafood, salads, pasta with white sauce and grilled chicken.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 1 to 3 years.

Soil
ClayLoamSand
Climate
MediterraneanSea breezes
Terrain
CoastalTerraces
Styles
redroséwhite

In the glass.

White: Crisp and refreshing, Vibrant acidity and floral notes.

Rosé: Light and fruit-forward, Perfect for warm summer days.

Red: Fruity and approachable.

Grapes planted here.

01 TerretDominant
02 ChardonnayDominant Read → 03 Sauvignon BlancBlending Read → 04 ViognierBlending Read → 05 GrenacheBlending Read →
06 CarignanBlending
07 SyrahBlending Read → 08 Grenache Blanc Read → 09 Alicante Bouschet Read → 10 Picpoul Read → 11 Mourvedre Read →
12 Muscats
13 Merlot Read → 14 Marsanne Read → 15 Alphonse Lavallée Read →
16 Fer (Servadou)
17 Parellada Read → 18 Vermentino Read → 19 Verdelho Read → 20 Cabernet Sauvignon Read → 21 Picpoul Noir Read →

Bottles to look for.

  • Bleu Blanc Thau, IGP Cotes de Thau, France
  • Boutinot 'Les Volets' Cabernet Sauvignon, IGP Cotes de Thau, France
  • Cap d'Agde Desir de Rose, IGP Cotes de Thau Cap d'Agde, France
  • Cave de l'Ormarine Esprit de Villemarin Blanc, IGP Cotes de Thau, France
  • Cave de l'Ormarine Esprit de Villemarin Rose, IGP Cotes de Thau, France
  • Cave de Pomerols Le Jade Chardonnay, IGP Cotes de Thau, France
  • Cavet Rose, IGP Cotes de Thau Cap d'Agde, France
  • Domaine de la Baume 'La Grande Olivette' Piquepoul - Sauvignon, IGP Cotes de Thau, France

At the table.

  • Seafood
  • Salads
  • Pasta with white sauce
  • Grilled chicken
  • Spicy Asian dishes

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve chilled.
  • Keeps for 1 to 3 years.

Inside the region.

01 Côtes de Thau Cap d'Agde

Nearby regions.

01 HéraultFrance Read → 02 LanguedocFrance Read → 03 Picpoul de PinetFrance Read → 04 Muscat de FrontignanFrance Read → 05 Vin de Pays - IGPFrance Read →

IGP Cotes de Thau: common questions

01.
What grapes is IGP Cotes de Thau known for?
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Terret is the signature grape of IGP Cotes de Thau. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Grenache are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does IGP Cotes de Thau make?
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IGP Cotes de Thau produces red wine, rosé wine and white wine.
03.
Where is IGP Cotes de Thau?
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IGP Cotes de Thau is a wine region in France.
04.
What food goes with IGP Cotes de Thau wine?
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Try seafood, salads, pasta with white sauce, grilled chicken and spicy asian dishes.
05.
How long does IGP Cotes de Thau wine age?
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Keeps for 1 to 3 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.

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