France - Languedoc-Roussillon

The wines of this region are improving all the time, thanks to reducing permitted yields and an increase in the number of grape varieties grown.

Languedoc is a great value wine region, producing significant volume (a quarter of all French vines cultivated). Vines were planted as early as 125 BC, and the great majority are planted on flat, low-lying alluvial plains. Carignan is the third most planted variety after Syrah and Grenache. Carbonic maceration is often used, but the use of traditional vinification techniques is increasing.

Roussillon has a distinct geographical identity; viticulture was probably introduced via the Greek establishment of Marseilles in the 7th century BC and developed by the Romans.

Featured Growers


Château Millegrand Minervois

Château Millegrand
Capestang, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Grenache/Garnacha 50%, Carignan 30%, Syrah/Shiraz 20%

This deeply coloured barrel aged Languedoc blend is perfumed with dark cherries, black pepper and vanilla spice. Hints of wild herbs and minerals add to a rich palate of dense dark fruits and subtle oak. It is medium bodied yet well structured with a good backbone of fine tannins and restrained acidity providing an excellent, long finish.

Made from Grenache, Carignan and Syrah, this lush, oak-aged red offers intense forest fruits with notes of black pepper and spice. Serve with rare roast beef, lamb, a game casserole or duck.

ABV 13.5%

Domaine de Cibadies Chardonnay

Domaine de Cibadies
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Chardonnay 100%

Beautiful straw yellow color with green reflections. Complex and very intense nose where flavors of citrus, peaches, apricot, and dried fruits are added to vanilla and floral notes. The palate is full-bodied and harmonious, with a lot of roundness and exceptional volume. It will work wonders around 12 ° C, as an aperitif, with fish, poultry in white sauce or goat cheese.

ABV 14.5%

Domaine de Cibadies Pinot Noir

Domaine de Cibadies
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Pinot Noir 100%

Slightly spicy on the nose with hints of strawberry and blueberry. Round and concentrated in the mouth with lots of ripe fruit flavours coming through. A good balance of pleasant sweetness and integrated oak.

ABV 13.5%

Picpoul de Pinet Lumiere de Garrigue

Les Costières de Pomérols
Pomérols, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Picpoul 100%

The colour is a superb pale yellow with bright hues. An elegant nose with aromas of fresh fruit and citrus, especially Grapefruit. The balance is zesty and harmonious with great varietal expression.

ABV 13.0%

Sainte Magdelaine Pays D'Oc Chardonnay

Vignobles Bonfils
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Chardonnay 100%

Prettily pale yellow in colour with bright reflections. The powerful nose offers aromas of acacia blossom, exotic fruits and white fruits. Supple and full-bodied, the palate reveals notes of citrus fruits, melon and white fruits with a remarkable balance between freshness and smooth richness.

ABV 13.0%

Sainte Magdelaine Pays D'Oc Sauvignon

Vignobles Bonfils
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Sauvignon Blanc 100%

Brilliant light gold in colour, with powerful and intense aromas of boxwood, citrus fruits (grapefruit) and exotic fruits. Smooth on the palate with good vivacity developing an agreeable aromatic intensity.

ABV 12.0%

Sainte Magdelaine Pays D'Oc Merlot

Vignobles Bonfils
Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Merlot 100%

A deep purple Merlot with brilliant reflections. The nose evokes small, ripe red and black fruits such as raspberry, blackberry or blackcurrant, enhanced by a hint of spices and garrigue. The palate is round, offering a rich and silky texture thanks to well integrated tannins.

ABV 13.0%


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