The wine region of Sommières is located in the region of Languedoc of Languedoc-Roussillon of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Mas Montel - Mas Granier or the Château l’Argentier - Elisabeth et Francois Jourdan produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sommières are Mourvèdre, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sommières often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or plum and sometimes also flavors of leather, raspberry or pepper.
In the mouth of Sommières is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 11 estates and châteaux in the of Sommières, producing 14 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Sommières go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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