Discover the top 100 best pink wines of Languedoc-Roussillon as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the pink wines that are popular of Languedoc-Roussillon and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
Iodised Picpoul whites, floral Muscat de Rivesaltes. ~25% of the French vineyard across 4 departments.
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-Roussillon go well with generally quite well with dishes of pasta, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of pasta salmon - fresh cream, quiche lorraine or preparation of the green olives.
On the nose in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of strawberries, raspberry or melon and sometimes also flavors of pomegranate, tree fruit or red fruit. In the mouth in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a with a nice freshness.
