Languedoc is a wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
Growers build the wines around Grenache, filling out the blend with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Cinsaut, plus seven more.
Vines root into clay and limestone.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as coastal.
Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows medium-bodied, fruit-forward with darker, crisp and aromatic and fresh and vibrant, plus one more.
The named areas within are Pic Saint-Loup, La Clape, Saint-Chinian, Minervois and Fitou, plus one more.
Pour them alongside beef & venison, tomato-based dishes, spicy foods and grilled fish.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 3 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Medium-bodied, Fruit-forward with darker.
White: Crisp and aromatic.
Rosé: Fresh and vibrant, Based on key red varieties.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Chateau La Negly La Clape La Falaise, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau La Negly La Clape La Porte du Ciel, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau La Negly Languedoc Clos des Truffiers, France
- Chateau La Sauvageonne Terrasses du Larzac Grand Vin, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Puech-Haut Saint-Drezery Prestige Rouge, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chevalier Delaude, Languedoc, France
- Clos Marie Pic Saint-Loup Cuvee Simon, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Domaine de Montcalmes Terrasses du Larzac, Languedoc- Roussillon, France
At the table.
- Beef & Venison
- Tomato-based Dishes
- Spicy Foods
- Grilled Fish
- Fresh Cheeses
- Stews
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 3 to 10 years.
Inside the region.
Nearby regions.
Languedoc: common questions
01.What grapes is Languedoc known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Languedoc make?+
03.Where is Languedoc?+
04.What food goes with Languedoc wine?+
05.How long does Languedoc wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Languedoc-Roussillon guide.