Terret is probably the only grape variety that occurs in three mutations within one region. The Terret is available as Terret Blanc, Terret Gris and Terret Noir. This is a long-established grape variety from southern France that is said to have been mentioned several times in the 17th century. In any case, a documented mention from 1736 regarding the Terret Noir is considered certain. All three varieties sprout late and ripen late; these characteristics are ideal for the warm climate in the south of France. All three of them are equally susceptible to powdery mildew and downy mildew, with the Terret Gris also being particularly sensitive to sunburn. However, the harvests are good for the large grapes with medium-sized berries. For a long time, Terret Gris was the most widespread variety in southern France, especially in the Languedoc, but then declined steadily and is now replaced by Terret Blanc. Terret Noir has a few more hectares than Terret Gris. The Terret is rarely made as a pure variety; it is usually blended with international varieties such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc or Muscat à Petits Grains. In addition to the Languedoc and sub-regions such as Minervois and Corbières, the Terrret also occurs in the eastern regions of southern France, such as Cassis, Palette, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rasteau or Gigondas. In recent years, interest in this grape variety has increased again.
This grape variety is also known by the name of:
Bourret blanc, Terret monstre, Tarret blanc
