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For truly intrepid vinous explorers, the Southwest France wine region offers treasures in the form of undiscovered appellations and little-known grapes.

Madiran is home to the Tannat grape, while Côtes de Gascogne is home of the Colombard grape. And those are some of the most widely recognized names. Search our Southwest France wine guide’s hundreds of Southwest France wine reviews for more details on individual wines and for our comprehensive database of Southwest France wine ratings.

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A Wine for Every Palate – The Appellations and Varietals of Wines of Southwest France

Stretching 300 miles west from the foothills of the Massif Central extinct volcano range, past Toulouse (the 4th biggest city in France), south to the skier-friendly Pyrénées Mountains and west to the Atlantic Ocean, this is the exceptional Southwest wine country. With 42 appellations to choose from, a great range of soils and microclimates and a shared passion for making great wine, here is a tasting bonanza.
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The OG of Wine and Instagood Looks, Southwest France Has it All

You've sipped a juicy Malbec from Cahors; an elegant Négrette from Fronton; even chewed on the tannins of a powerful Tannat from Madiran. Perhaps you've craved an aromatic white from Côtes de Gascogne or a robust red from Saint-Mont. What do these wines have in common? Southwest France.
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Featured Reviews

Few European wine regions are as Instagrammable yet undiscovered as Southwest France. From the River Tarn in Gaillac to the Tannat vineyards of Madiran, this quiet pocket boasts fascinating wines and landscapes. Search our Southwest France wine guide’s dozens of Southwest France wine reviews for details on producers, wines, and ratings

Château de Chambert Grand Vin 2014 (Cahors)

Produced from the best parcels of this biodynamically run estate, this wine is powerful and very rich.

94 points $14.00 Cahors

Vignobles Brumont 2014 (Madiran)

This is the latest release from this Madiran showpiece estate on steep vineyards surrounding a grand chateau.

94 points $14.00 Madiran

Jean-Luc Baldès Clos Triguedina Probus Malbec 2008 (Cahors)

There is great power, yet balance here. The wine has firm, rich fruits, with solid dark tannins to go with layers of fresh acidity and a dense texture.

93 points $14.00 Cahors
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