Corbières is an important appellation in the Languedoc-roussillon">Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is one of the best known and most productive appellations in the Languedoc. The Corbières vineyards produce large quantities of red and rosé wines, as well as a growing number of white wines. The reds are the strongest Part of the appellation; they are reputedly Rich and herbal, made from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Lledoner Pelut and Carignan.
The rosé wines of the Corbières are also very famous, made from the same red grape varieties, combined with Grenache Gris and Picpoul. White wines represent only a small percentage of the total production. They are made from a wide selection of grape varieties - notably Bourboulenc, Grenache Blanc, Maccabeu, Marsanne and Roussanne. The appellation has about 2,200 winegrowers, nearly 300 private producers and more than 30 cooperatives.
white wines from the region of Corbières go well with generally quite well with dishes of vegetarian, poultry or pasta such as recipes of zucchini quiche, christmas stuffed capon or salmon and spinach lasagna.
On the nose in the region of Corbières often reveals types of flavors of citrus, lemon or earth and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or oaky. In the mouth in the region of Corbières is a powerful.
