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.
Rich, structured whites with a round palate and long finish, with aromas of ripe yellow fruits, honey, white flowers, toasted almond and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, developing waxy and truffle nuances with age. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with roussanne. Also exported to Australia (Victoria) and California. Native Rhône variety.
wines from the region of Languedoc go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of tanjia, veal curry or awara broth.
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.