How to store a South-West wine to preserve all its qualities?

To properly store a South-West wine, keep the bottle horizontally in a cool place (12-15°C), away from light and temperature fluctuations. This optimal storage preserves the typical aromas and freshness of the local grape varieties. At Grands Bourgognes, we advise you to follow these conditions to fully enjoy our selections.

What food and wine pairings are recommended with South-West wines?

South-West red wines, rich in Malbec or Négrette, pair perfectly with red meats, duck breasts, or spicy dishes. White wines, such as Jurançon, ideally accompany foie gras, mild cheeses, or fish in sauce. Discover our selection on Grands Bourgognes to find the perfect wine for your dish.

What are the typical grape varieties of South-West wines?

The South-West stands out for a unique diversity of grape varieties: Malbec (Cahors), Négrette (Fronton), Gros and Petit Manseng (Jurançon), as well as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah. This richness produces wines with varied profiles, combining power, freshness, and originality.

How many appellations does the South-West wine region have?

The South-West includes more than twenty appellations, ranging from Cahors to Jurançon, including Bergerac, Fronton, and Madiran. This diversity reflects the variety of soils and climates in the region, offering a very wide and authentic range of wines.

Where to buy quality South-West wines online?

You can purchase a carefully selected range of South-West wines directly on Grands Bourgognes, an online shop specializing in fine wines. Enjoy personalized advice, fast delivery, and a quality guarantee to enrich your cellar with regional gems.

Domain Sud-Ouest - Grands Crus wines and champagnes

The South-West

The South-West differs from the other wine-producing regions of France by its singularity. Far from the usual hierarchy of appellations, the terroirs here are very scattered, from the Atlantic coast to the gates of the Aubrac, covering the Aquitaine basin to the Pyrenean foothills. Under an oceanic climate along the coast, then continental, even Mediterranean, for the most eastern part, a range of wines is born, as varied as the terroirs, of all colours. Of this immensity, the vineyards represent only 51,000 hectares, and offer the widest range of local grape varieties. Most of its wines, although very varied, clearly resemble those of its Bordeaux neighbour, mainly due to the common grape varieties grown there: Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet and Sauvignon are the main varieties that these two wine regions share. However, the South-West region has managed to distinguish itself thanks to the many small, old terroirs and their totally new local varieties, which are all little nuggets scattered around this vast appellation. This is the case for the middle Garonne and the Bergeracois, the birthplace of the famous Monbazillac, a powerful sweet wine for ageing. The Pyrenean foothills, the land of Armagnac, has a particularly rich range of specialities: the Floc liqueur wines, mutated into the famous Eau-de-Vie Gasconne, or the famous Jurançon. The latter, made mainly from Petits and Gros Mansengs and Courbu. Finally, the unusual aromas of the wines of the Midi-Pyrénées are not to be outdone: the bouqueted "black wine" of Cahors (Malbec) or the liquorice of the Frontonnais wines (Négrette ).