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.
Structured and rich whites and rosés with a pale salmon or golden robe, full mouthfeel and moderate acidity, with aromas of yellow fruits (pear, peach), candied citrus, white flowers, fennel, garrigue and schist mineral notes. Good ageing potential. Star of the great identity whites of Roussillon (Côtes du Roussillon AOC, Collioure AOC) on schist soils. A grey-skinned mutation of the Aragonese Grenache Noir.
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 with asparagus and chicken, mushroom, bacon and gruyere quiche or goat's cheese sandwich with honey.
On the nose in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, citrus fruit or non oak. In the mouth in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice freshness.
