Languedoc-Roussillon
The world's largest wine region by volume has reinvented itself from bulk production to vivid, terroir-driven wines with strong natural-wine energy.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Geography | Vast Mediterranean plain between the Rhône and Pyrenees |
| Key appellations | Corbières · Minervois · Pic Saint-Loup · Rivesaltes |
| Main grapes | Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre |
| Famous for | Value red blends, Carignan revival, Natural wine scene |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Languedoc-Roussillon
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache (Garnacha in Spain) is one of the world's most widely planted grapes, thriving in hot, dry climates f…
Syrah / Shiraz
Syrah (known as Shiraz in Australia) is one of the world's great black grapes, capable of extraordinary power …
Mourvèdre
Mourvèdre, known as Monastrell in Spain and Mataró in Australia, is a deeply coloured, tannic grape that thriv…
Nearby
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Wine travel
Visiting Languedoc-Roussillon
A relaxed destination with rugged coast, Carcassonne's medieval walls and dynamic natural-wine bars.
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