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Grape Varieties

  • Reds -Aramon

    Aramon has become a rarity once most of its vines were pulled out It had been THE grape variety from the Languedoc beginning of the 20 th century , known for its very high yields ,quite suited to the then mass production .Things have dramatically changed.Yves Falmet proves it with this very fruity and surprising win

  • Reds - Cabernet-Sauvignon

    4 examples of nice Cabernet Sauvignon from the Languedoc. Particular mention for the one from Domaine Mont d'Hortes

  • Reds - Carignan

    3 examples of Carignan from the Languedoc and the Roussillon . The Carignan from Vignobles Puch is just outstanding and proves that this variety can express finesse .

  • Reds - Cinsault

    2 very nice examples from Terres Falmet in St Chinian and from Mas Onésime in Faugères

  • Reds - Grenache Noir

    Grenache Noir is one of the emblematic grape varieties of the Languedoc . It brings some kind of sweetness and fruitiness to the wine .

  • Reds - Marselan

    Marselan is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache .It gives fruitiness and power to the wine

  • Reds - Merlot

    Merlot remains a very popular grape variety in the Languedoc .Here we introduce a selection of 6 different wines

  • Reds - Mourvèdre

    Mourvèdre is very often part of blends in the Languedoc- Here we suggest one 100 % Mourvèdre wine coming from the St Chinian area

  • Reds - Petit Verdot

    Petit Verdot originates from the Pyrenean area ( Béarn ) - You can come across it in several Bordeaux appellations .It has been officially authorized in the Languedoc in 2001 and gives really good results there. As for instance at Domaine Preignes le Neuf .

  • Reds - Pinot Noir

    Pinot Noir is usually suited to cool climates - Therefore suggesting one coming from the plains of the Hérault is a real challenge - Taste it and you'll be very surprised !

  • Reds - Syrah

    Syrah has become a very popular grape variety in the Languedoc - Here we only show 100 % Syrahs from 3 different producers .The one from Domaine de Castelnau has been the best-seller for a few years now.

  • Rosés - Grenache

    We have 3 different wines from 3 different producers in the 100 % Grenache category. All are very pleasant and fruity !

  • Rosés - Mourvèdre

    Rosé Mourvèdre is not very frequent in the Languedoc . Here is a superb example of what can be done with elegance in our area .The wine we introduce here has a large proportion of Mourvèdre .

  • Rosés - Syrah

    Syrah is one the very popular grape varieties in the Languedoc . Here we show two 100 % Syrah from the Pézenas area.

  • Whites - Chardonnay

    Chardonnay at Domaine Preignes le Neuf , Domaine de Mont d'Hortes , Domaine de Castelnau ,Domaine de Pouzac

  • Whites - Floreal

    Floreal is a resistant ( in particular to mildew and oidium ) white variety .Very aromatic, it could be compared to Sauvignon .Nice example at Mas des Cabres

  • Whites - Muscats

  • Whites - Piquepoul

    Picpoul de Pinet at Domaine de Castelnau and Château de la Mirande , Piquepoul at Les Caves Molière.

  • Whites - Sauvignon

    Sauvignon at Domaine Merlet , Domaine Mont d'Hortes and Domaine de Castelnau

  • Whites - Vermentino

    Vermentino ( also often called Rolle ) is a very pleasant grape variety , present in a few appellations from the Languedoc-

  • Whites - Viognier

    Viognier has become very popular in the Languedoc in recent years .It is also a very good seller on several export markets- Here we show 4 100% Viognier wines .