The wine region of Montpeyroux is located in the region of Languedoc of Languedoc-Roussillon of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Gil Morrot or the Domaine Alain Chabanon produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Montpeyroux are Mourvèdre, Gamay noir and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Montpeyroux often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black currant or dark chocolate and sometimes also flavors of black cherries, microbio or cedar.
In the mouth of Montpeyroux is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 30 estates and châteaux in the of Montpeyroux, producing 76 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Montpeyroux go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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