Top 100 pink wines of Languedoc - Page 4

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.

Discovering the wine region of Languedoc

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.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Languedoc

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 pasta alla norma, quiche with leeks and fresh salmon from flo or bacon-gruyere-tomato cake.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Languedoc

On the nose in the region of Languedoc often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, non oak. In the mouth in the region of Languedoc is a with a nice freshness.