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The Languedoc AOC was created in 2007 and replaced the former Côteaux-du-Languedoc AOC. The appellation produces rosé wines that are constantly improving in quality. A terroir that is still very little known, but has nothing to envy to Provence.
Rosé Wine: Languedoc is Showing its Colours!
While rosé wine has long been associated with Provence, where it first emerged, the Languedoc region is now becoming an emblematic figure in the production of terroir rosé.
Languedoc AOC is trying to define a set of specifications tailored to its production and to structure its offer in order to meet demand for higher quality wines. Following the example of Domaine Puech-Haut, there are prestige cuvées designed for gastronomy: top-of-the-range wines which naturally tend towards ageing.
Of all the rosés, those from Languedoc stand out as complete, terroir-driven wines, expressive and richly aromatic. Their personality is underlined by their characteristic fruitiness, especially when the appellation opts for a single grape variety.
Where is the Languedoc appellation located?
In 2007, the appellation changed its name to Languedoc (instead of Côteaux-Du-Languedoc). This vast regional AOC includes, in addition to the original hillsides scattered between the edge of the Montagne Noire and the Cévennes mountains and the Mediterranean, almost all of the Languedoc and Roussillon appellation areas.
Which grape varieties are used in the appellation?
The grape varieties planted in the appellation are: Grenache noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsault and Lledoner.
A regional appellation: what are its designations?
In the Aude: La Clape, Quartouze.
In the Hérault: Cabrières, Coteaux de la Méjanelle, Grès de Montpellier (red only), Montpeyroux, Pézenas, Pic-Saint-Loup, Saint-Christol, Saint-Drézéry, Saint-Georges-d'Orques, Saint-Saturnin, Terrasses du Larzac, Côteaux de Vérargues.
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Languedoc: a Mediterranean Terroir on the Rise
Languedoc has a Mediterranean climate that favours wine-growing, with mild winters and hot, dry summers. This historic wine-growing region, one of the oldest in France, boasts a wide variety of soils: limestone, schist, clay and marl. This variety of terroirs explains the richness of Languedoc wines. They mainly produce red and rosé wines, but also white and sweet wines.
The origins of winegrowing in the region date back to the 5th century BC. The Greeks planted the first vines around Narbonne and the Romans subsequently developed more advanced wine-growing techniques, contributing to the region's renown. Narbonne is home to one of the oldest sparkling wines in the world: Blanquette de Limoux. However, wine production has not always been synonymous with quality.
In the 19th century, the arrival of the railway encouraged the expansion of winegrowing in the region, but this acceleration was often to the detriment of quality. Phylloxera, at the start of the industrial era, destroyed a large proportion of the vines, prompting winegrowers to expand into the plains. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Languedoc supplied 40% of French wine production, but overproduction, foreign competition and tainted wines led to social crises, including the winegrowers' revolt in 1907.
From the 1960s onwards, Languedoc underwent a major qualitative transformation. The region saw the creation of major appellations such as Faugères, Saint-Chinian, Corbières, Minervois and Coteaux du Languedoc, which helped redefine the identity of local wines. The introduction of noble grape varieties such as Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre, as well as improvements in production techniques, have enhanced the international reputation of Languedoc wines.
Today, the Languedoc wine region is one of the largest in the world, with almost 243,000 hectares of vines. It is constantly evolving, facing new challenges such as climate change and international competition. However, the region remains a major player in the production of quality wines, combining terroir, know-how and innovation to offer a wide range of wines appreciated on the world market.
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- Appearance: the colour is a brilliant pale pink. Vibrant in colour, rosé wines from the Languedoc have a surprising vigour that makes them similar to red wines.
- Nose: the rosé stands out for its intense floral notes of acacia and white flowers, accompanied by red fruit.
- Palate: the palate is round, full-bodied, supple and smooth.
- Ageing potential: two to four years.
- Serving temperature: 8-10°C.
- Food & wine pairings: excellent rosés to drink with cold meats, stuffed tomatoes, calamari, artichokes à la barigoule, or North African cuisine.
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