Terret
The Vermouth Grape
Terret is grown in Languedoc, Picpoul de Pinet and Southern France.
3regions it is known for
3other names
- Tastes of
- citrus, herbs, mineral and light
- Goes with
- oysters, seafood platters and light aperitivo
- Also called
- Terret Blanc, Terret Gris, Terret Noir
The story
Terret was once Languedoc's workhorse—the grape for vermouth and base wines. Today, it's a specialty: high acid, mineral whites perfect for oysters. Terret comes in three colors (Blanc, Gris, Noir) but white dominates.
Insider story
Terret was the grape that made Noilly Prat vermouth.
Now it's a boutique specialty—seafood wine.
Often blended with Picpoul.
Technical deep dive
High-acid, light-bodied white.
Sea salt and citrus notes.
Perfect for Mediterranean seafood.
Industry secrets
Terret is the insider's Languedoc white.
When sommeliers need an oyster wine, they reach for Terret or Picpoul.
For collectors
Investment grade C-
- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
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- Various Languedoc producers
- Value picks
- Terret-based Languedoc whites ($10-18)
- Price trend
- Stable. Value.
- Collector’s tip
- Not for collecting. Perfect with oysters.