A RED GRAPE
Mourvedre
What Mourvedre tastes like
Mourvedre is a red grape that appears in 43 of the appellations in our table. Where it is grown at its best known, the style is described this way: full-bodied, ripe red blends with garrigue spice, supple tannin and alcoholic warmth; whites are rich and aromatic, a small share of production.
Where Mourvedre grows
Our appellations table names Mourvedre in 43 wine regions. The ones with the most wines in our database are Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France), Côtes du Rhône (France), Bandol (France), Côtes de Provence (France), Gigondas (France), Provence (France), Languedoc (France), Barossa Valley (Australia), Rhône (France), Vacqueyras (France), Terrasses du Larzac (France) and Palette (France).
Mourvedre is grown well beyond that list: 31 more appellations name it as a main grape, which is part of why one bottle can taste so different from the next.
How the place changes the glass
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France): Full-bodied, ripe red blends with garrigue spice, supple tannin and alcoholic warmth; whites are rich and aromatic, a small share of production. Climate: hot Mediterranean, with the Mistral wind and strong sunshine.
- Côtes du Rhône (France): Fruit-forward, approachable reds with ripe berry flavors and moderate tannins; clean, dry whites and dry rosés. Climate: warm Mediterranean with Mistral wind influence.
- Bandol (France): Structured, age-worthy reds with dark fruit and herbal complexity; dry, mineral rosés. Climate: hot Mediterranean with mistral winds.
- Côtes de Provence (France): Dry, crisp, salmon-hued rosés with bright fruit; ripe, spicy reds; mineral whites. Climate: hot, dry Mediterranean with strong Mistral winds.
What to eat with Mourvedre
- In Châteauneuf-du-Pape: Roasted lamb, Provençal stew, game birds, herb-crusted beef, Mediterranean vegetable dishes.
- In Côtes du Rhône: Grilled meats, cassoulet, ratatouille, roasted poultry, Provençal stews.
- In Bandol: Lamb stew, bouillabaisse, game birds, aged cheese, grilled vegetables.
Mourvedre in our cellar
The appellations above account for about 5,199 Mourvedre wines in the Sommurai database, which is how we know which regions pour it most.
Grapes to try next
If you like Mourvedre, these red grapes are worth a glass: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Grenache and Cabernet Franc.
Quick answers
Where is Mourvedre grown?
Our appellations table names Mourvedre in 43 wine regions, including Châteauneuf-du-Pape (France), Côtes du Rhône (France), Bandol (France), Côtes de Provence (France) and Gigondas (France).
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