Les Vignes Toquées 2024: when the Costières de Nîmes and the art of the vine enhance gastronomy

Rouges, blancs, rosés… il y en avait pour tous les goûts et couleurs ! Midi Libre – Pierre Meuriot

Dans l'atmosphère enivrante de la Maison des Vignerons, les dégustateurs les plus exigeants ont été conviés à un voyage sensoriel, orchestré par les maîtres vignerons des Costières-de-Nîmes.

For the fourteenth time, the famous wine-gastronomic stroll organized by the winegrowers of Costières-de-Nîmes returns on Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2. With an exceptional meal by Franck Putelat, this Friday, March 1, it was wine that was in the spotlight during a tasting organized at the Maison des Vignerons.

36 producers involved

Under the leadership of Patrick Mallet, communications and events manager of Costières, in the premises of the Gard IGP wine federation, 68 bottles were outlets before being tasted blind. With few exceptions, each of the 36 selected estates was able to present two vintages. "I ask you to imagine these wines on the dishes that will be presented as part of this new edition of  Vignes Toquées", Patrick specified, before the tasting began.

68 bottles were tasted this Friday morning. Midi Libre – Pierre Meuriot

The event, a true ode to gustatory pleasures, saw the meeting of a jury of six experts made up of distinguished sommeliers, seasoned oenologists and passionate winegrowers, all united by their love for wine. oenological excellence. For almost two hours, their palate was put to use with high-end and mid-range wines from the different appellations presented. With, on one side, the tasting of red wines (31 bottles), and on the other the tasting of whites (23) and rosés (14), followed a long moment of exchange and debate.

A definitive list to come…

The official announcement of the final list of selected vintages will mark the culmination of this exceptional event, offering lovers of wine and good food the opportunity to discover the perfect marriage between the prestigious wines of Costières-de-Nîmes and French haute cuisine. Les Vignes Toquées promise an unforgettable experience, where excellence is available both in the glass and on the plate, to the greatest pleasure of the senses and taste buds.

On Thursday March 7, the 36 selected vintages will be subjected to a final validation test at the Montpellier caterer Bernard Cabiron. For the occasion, wines and food will be tasted together. After validation, the list will be definitively revealed.

Reservations possible on the Vignes Toquées website since Thursday February 1st. 3,400 places available at the price of 77 € per person.

Fourteenth edition of Vignes Toquées!

For all gourmets and wine lovers, the wine tour of the Toquées vineyards has become an exciting event. not to be missed under any circumstances. Organized by the winegrowers of Costières-de-N&imes on Saturday June 1st and Sunday 2, the event hopes to delight untilé #39;à 3,000 enthusiasts who will stroll along a 7 kilometer route, departing from the Cave des vignerons de Monfrin. Later, 'Minuit Toqu'e' will then be organized, a new festive format which will take place on Friday June 28 on the heights of the town of Caissargues in the vineyards of Château des Nages.

Reservation possible on the Vignes Toquées website since Thursday February 1st. 300 places available at the price of 99 euros; per person.