Passing in the pretty town of Nîmes? Go to meet the winemakers of the region to taste exceptional wines!
Are you a wine and passage lover in the department of Gard, Occitanie? Do not stop at the visit of the one that is surnamed the “French Rome”! Although Nîmes enjoys a rich historical, cultural and architectural heritage, the city and its surroundings have many more surprises. Located between the low Rhone Valley and the Languedoc plain, the borough of Nîmes enjoys a Mediterranean climate of the most advantageous for the cultivation of the vineyard, and thus offers a wide choice of places where to taste good local wines.
From the Nîmes to the AOC Languedoc, to the Côtes-du-Rhône and the Vins de Pays, you can find all the diversity of the terroirs of the Gard and the quality of the wines made with passion and tradition. Discover a region full of treasures and offer one of the many wine tastings to taste the different grape varieties in the region!
Whether you’re a regular holiday or simply want to initiate or perfect yourself, you’re in the right region. Follow us to find the best place to make a wine tasting around Nimes!
Nimes
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The Château de la Tuilerie , pioneer of reasoned agriculture and considered a reference of the name Costières de Nîmes, is located a few kilometers south of the city center of Nîmes. In other words, this 59-hectare vineyard is ideal for a wine tasting during a visit to the city! Perched on one of the hills around Nîmes, this family property offers red, white wines and unique and deep countries.
Le plateau des Costières de Nîmes
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On the same plateau of the natural region of Costières, south of Nîmes in the Rhone valley, there are many vineyards. The wines Costières-de-Nîmes, whose name only appeared in 1989, are characterized by their freshness, modernity and elegance.
Want a wine tasting around Nimes? Meet the winemakers Château Mourgues du Grès in Beaucaire, Domaine Cabanis (organic farming) in Vauvert, Domaine Kreydenweiss or Les Grimaudes in Manduel, or the wine tasting cellar of the Vignerons Creators of Saint Gilles.
Bellegarde
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Voisin des Costières-de-Nîmes, the vineyard of 8 hectares Clairette de Bellegarde is less than 20 kilometers from the center of Nîmes. The rocky land on a clay bed of its vineyards gives this white wine all its special flavor. A wine tasting at the Clairette de Bellegarde will seduce all lovers of young wines, in search of a confidential production!
Summaries
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Between olive trees, the forest and the garrigue, the vineyard of Sommières, which is the only area of the name AOC Languedoc located in the Gard department.
The Domain Costes-Cirgues , whose vineyards are driven in organic farming, treated on the principles of biodynamic, will welcome you for a wine tasting of high quality. In 2019, their Château 2015 won the Silver Medal for the Challenge Millésime Bio. Whether white, rosy or red, here the wines are vinified and bottled without sulphites added!
South of the Cevennes Country
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Where to make a wine tasting around Nimes? South of the Cevennes Country, northwest of the city, where the climate is favorable to the quality of the grapes. See you at Mazet l’Irréelle de Brignon where wines from Oc and Cévenne countries are produced according to traditional techniques and bottled in the field.
Unless you prefer the Vineyard Céven Cep, the Domaine des Luces or the Domaine des Vignes Rouge that are located in Saint Césaire de Gauzignan a village surrounded by vineyards.
The wine route of the Côtes du Rhône
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This tourist route extends in the heart of the South Gard vineyard, from Remoulins, located 25 kilometers from Nîmes, in Roquemaure, located 20 kilometers from Avignon. By taking this road, you will cross on your way several crus like the Lirac or Tavel , first rosé of France, in addition to superb natural and heritage sites. Wine tasting is also possible in the villages of Estezargues (Cave des vignerons...) and Théziers (Domaine des Merles...).
Sernhac
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30 minutes drive to Sernhac north of Nîmes, Domaine de Poulvarel welcomes you in its family vineyard for a tasting of rosé, white and red wines in the name Costières de Nîmes and Wines de Pays. Take advantage of it to visit their unique contemporary wine cellar, designed in Pont du Gard stones and a modern and insulating bardage, in order to obtain an optimal temperature of wine breeding and conservation.
The Valley of Vaunage
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Located between the cities of Sommières and Nîmes, the Vaunage houses the villages of Calvisson (Domaine de L’Escattes, Les Vignerons de Calvisson...), Langlade (Domaine du Château Langlade, Elisabeth Van Der Bent...) Saint-Côme-et-Maruéjols (Domaine de Foltodon, Domaine Mouressipe...) where there are many winemakers passionate and respectful of their terroir. The three colours are produced in this vineyard of hills and limestone cliffs, which enjoys exceptional sunshine and marine breezes.
Offering a wide range of Country Wines (Oc, Gard...), all palaces will be satisfied. So think about it if you're looking for a wine tasting around Nimes!
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