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.
wines from the region of Corbières go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of korean bibimbap, spaghetti cacio e pepe or veal curry.
On the nose in the region of Corbières often reveals types of flavors of cherry, blackberry or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of plum, leather or black fruits. In the mouth in the region of Corbières is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
