Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc-Roussillon was born as an administrative region in 1980. Since 2016 it is included in the wider Occitania, after the merger with Midi-Pyrénées. Located near the Mediterranean coast, it extends north into the cities of Nîmes and Montpellier and borders Spain to the south. Inside it includes several appellations including the Côtes du Roussillon, Minervois and Banyuls as well as the Pays d'Oc PGI which can be used for wines produced in almost all of its territory. Languedoc and Roussillon are two different areas both from a cultural and geographical point of view. Culturally, Languedoc is more akin to the French tradition, while Roussillon shows clear Hispanic-Catalan influences. The region is overall hot and dry, with a Mediterranean climate, however the vineyards of Languedoc are concentrated more in the coastal plain while those of Roussillon are mostly perched on the slopes of the Pyrenees. The production is very varied and includes very different expressions: from the Blanquette de Limoux sparkling wines obtained from the indigenous Mauzac variety, to the rosé wines of the Côtes du Roussillon and the fortified reds of Banyuls. Unlike other regions favored by internal river transport, the demand for Languedoc-Roussillon wines only increased following the construction of the first railway system.
Terrasses du Larzac AOP Oenothera 2021 Crès-Ricards
The Oenothera red wine of the Château des Crès Ricards is born in vineyards located in the village of Ceyras and on the Terrasses du Larzac. The company was created in 1960 and currently manages approx. 42 hectares of vineyards.
The wine is made from Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre grapes. The Syrah and Grenache grapes are vinified with a maceration of 20-30 days and a part of the Syrah undergoes carbonic maceration. The refinement of the blend takes place in French oak barrels for 10 mon...
View product pageLanguedoc AOC Blanc Les Coteaux 2021 Château Belles Eaux
The French white wine Les Coteaux by Château Belles Eaux comes from vineyards located in the Hérault, in the municipality of Caux, in Languedoc.
It consists of Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Vermentino grapes, which are vinified parcel by parcel with controlled temperature fermentation. The refinement takes place partly in steel (80%), partly in barriques (20%).
Straw yellow in color, it reveals hints of white peach and exotic fruits on the nose. The sip is fresh and mineral, with a long persistenc...
View product pageTerrasses du Larzac AOP Stécia 2021 Crès-Ricards
The Stécia red wine from the Château des Crès Ricards is born in vineyards located in the village of Ceyras. The company was created in 1960 and currently manages approx. 42 hectares of vineyards.
The wine is made from Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvèdre grapes. La Grenache is vinified with maceration for 2-4 weeks. The Carignano undergoes whole bunch carbonic maceration for 15-18 days. The refinement of the assembly takes place partly in steel, partly in wood.
Garnet red in color, the nose re...
View product pagePays d'Oc IGP Merlot 2021 J.P. Chenet
JP's Merlot. Chenet comes from vineyards located in the Languedoc-Roussilon region.
The Merlot grapes are destemmed and pressed, to then be vinified in steel tanks at a controlled temperature for 6-12 days. After filtration, the wine is bottled.
Dark ruby red in colour, the fruity aromas of red fruits such as currant, cherry and raspberry prevail on the nose. The sip reveals soft tannins and a discreet persistence.
Excellent to accompany roast chicken, rich salads and cheeses.
View product pageCorbières AOC Blason d'Aussières 2021 Domaines Barons de Rothschild
Blason d'Aussières is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan produced by the Domaine d'Aussières and belonging to the Corbières appellation.
Low yields per hectare and a careful selection of the grapes allow the best product to be vinified to arrive in the cellar. After fermentation, 20% of the wine obtained is aged in oak barrels for a period between 10 and 12 months.
Ruby red in color with violet reflections, it offers compact black fruits to the nose, clear hints of plum and blackberry...
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