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The Emblematic Grape Varieties of Languedoc Wine:
A Journey to the Heart of Red Wines
Languedoc , renowned for its Mediterranean climate and fertile soils, is a leading French wine region . This exceptional terroir produces red wines of unmatched richness and complexity, thanks in particular to its emblematic grape varieties.
Grenache Noir: Mediterranean Sweetness
Grenache Noir is a key grape variety in Languedoc wines, appreciated for its ability to produce supple and fruity red wine , with a beautiful roundness . This grape variety thrives under the generous Languedoc sun, producing wines with aromas of strawberry, raspberry and sweet spices, often complemented by a pleasant sweetness on the palate. Its robustness and resistance to drought make it a mainstay of regional viticulture.
Cigalus Red 2014
Syrah: Spicy Elegance
Syrah, originally from the Rhone Valley, has found in Languedoc a terroir that matches its potential. Wines made from Syrah are distinguished by their deep color and complex notes of black fruits, violets, and spices such as black pepper. In Languedoc, Syrah brings structure and elegance to blends, while offering remarkable aging potential .
Art of Living, AOP Languedoc red
Carignan: The Renewed Tradition
Long considered a grape variety producing robust and tannic wines, Carignan has been rediscovered by Languedoc winemakers who have been able to highlight its fruity expression and liveliness. By limiting yields, concentrated red wines are obtained, with notes of ripe red fruits, garrigue and a beautiful acidity. Carignan is now synonymous with wines of character that reflect the identity of the great red wines of the Languedoc terroir.
Heritage "AN 560" red 2012 Tautavel
Mourvèdre: Power and Complexity
Mourvèdre prefers the warm, sunny soils of the Languedoc where it ripens slowly, reaching its optimum expression. This grape variety contributes to blends with its powerful aromas of black fruits, leather, and undergrowth, accompanied by a solid tannic structure . Wines made from Mourvèdre are renowned for their ability to age gracefully, developing remarkable complexity and finesse.
The Hospitalitas
Pinot Noir: Finesse and Elegance
Although less common in Languedoc than in other French wine regions, Pinot Noir nevertheless finds its place there, bringing finesse and elegance to the region's red wines. This grape variety, renowned for its delicacy, requires special care in the vineyard and careful vinification to reveal its full complexity. In Languedoc, Pinot Noir expresses delicate aromas of cherry, raspberry and sweet spices, accompanied by a silky texture and a light tannic structure. Its adaptation to the region's warmer climate results in slightly fuller-bodied wines than in Burgundy, while retaining a nice acidity .
L'Aigle Pinot Noir Estate
Merlot: Roundness and Suppleness
Merlot completes the panorama of red grape varieties of Languedoc wines with its roundness and suppleness . This grape variety, widely cultivated throughout the world, adapts particularly well to the Mediterranean climate of Languedoc, where it develops rich aromas of red and black fruits, such as prune, blackberry, and sometimes notes of chocolate and vanilla when aged in oak barrels. Merlot contributes to the softness of the tannins and the generosity of good Languedoc red wine , making them accessible from their youth while allowing good aging potential.
Castellum 2016 75cl
The emblematic grape varieties of Languedoc, such as Grenache Noir, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre, are at the heart of the uniqueness and diversity of the region's red wines. Their exemplary adaptation to the Languedoc climate and soil allows them to produce wines of a wide variety of styles, ranging from fruity suppleness to structured power. Tasting a red wine from Languedoc therefore means discovering a rich terroir and a dynamic winemaking history, where tradition and innovation meet to offer the world exceptional wines.
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