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.
Light, fresh reds with a clear robe, supple tannins and a tender mouth, featuring aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, rose, peony and soft spices. The absolute pillar of Provençal rosés (Côtes de Provence AOC, Bandol rosé) to which it brings finesse and freshness, also a component of GSM blends in Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Also a single variety in South Africa where it is a parent of Pinotage. Historic southern French grape.
wines from the region of Languedoc go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of fondue bourguignonne and accompanying sauces, milanese cutlets like in italy or quick salmon and zucchini lasagna.
On the nose in the region of Languedoc often reveals types of flavors of cream, grapefruit or peach and sometimes also flavors of strawberries, raspberry or apricot. In the mouth in the region of Languedoc is a powerful with a nice freshness.
