Top 100 wines of Languedoc
Discover the top 100 best wines of Languedoc of Languedoc as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Languedoc and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Sunny, generous southern reds: spicy, peppery Syrah, round, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), deep Mourvèdre, structured Carignan, supple Cinsault. From robust Corbières and Minervois to fresher Terrasses du Larzac, via Faugères on schist or taut Pic Saint-Loup. Lively, iodised Picpoul de Pinet whites (oysters), ample Roussanne and Marsanne. 14 sub-appellations, ~10,000 ha in regional AOC.
Fleshy, convivial wines.
Fresh and aromatic whites with an ample palate and preserved acidity despite the sun, on discreet aromas of white flowers (broom), citrus, exotic fruits, fennel and saline marine notes. Very late-ripening, retaining freshness in hot climates. Essential component of white Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, white Côtes-du-Rhône and Bandol blanc, and the absolute signature of La Clape AOC. Native southern French variety with very late ripening.
wines from the region of Languedoc go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, veal paupiettes with forestry sauce or mami's macaroni and gruyere gratin.
On the nose in the region of Languedoc often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, blueberry or minerality and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, vanilla or licorice. In the mouth in the region of Languedoc is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.