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Signature grapes
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Bottles to find
Pezenas is a sub-region in Languedoc, France.
Growers build the wines around Grenache, filling out the blend with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsaut.
Vines root into limestone.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as coastal, elevated and hills.
Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and deep.
Pour them alongside grilled meats, spicy stews and cheese platters.
Serve at 16 to 18°C.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Rich and deep.
Grapes planted here.
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Grenache
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Syrah
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Mourvèdre
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Carignan
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Cinsaut
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Mourvedre
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Roussanne
Read →Bottles to look for.
- Allegria Pezenas La Belle Histoire, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Allegria Pezenas Montagne de Feu, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau - Mas Belles Eaux Pezenas 'Carmin', Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau - Mas Belles Eaux Pezenas Vieilles Vignes, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Domaine de Fabregues Pezenas La Villa, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Domaine de Fabregues Pezenas Le Coeur, France
- Domaine de Nizas Pezenas, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Domaine des Trinites Pezenas La Deves, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Spicy stews
- Cheese platters
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at 16 to 18°C.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
Pezenas: common questions
01.What grapes is Pezenas known for?+
Grenache is the signature grape of Pezenas. Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsaut are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does Pezenas make?+
Pezenas produces red wine.
03.Where is Pezenas?+
Pezenas is a sub-region in France.
04.What food goes with Pezenas wine?+
Try grilled meats, spicy stews and cheese platters.
05.How long does Pezenas 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 Languedoc guide.