Discover the top 100 best pink wines of Languedoc of Languedoc as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the pink 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.
Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.
pink wines from the region of Languedoc go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of lasagne bolognaise (mascarpone), magic cake cheese quiche or fresh vegetable dips and their sauces for the aperitif.
On the nose in the region of Languedoc often reveals types of flavors of citrus, green apple or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of vanilla, non oak or oak. In the mouth in the region of Languedoc is a with a nice freshness.
