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Languedoc and Roussillon,
France
Overview
A huge area that is lumped together for the sake of ease. Until a
decade ago no one ever heard of this region, now it is one of the
most popular for well valued wines.
There is a huge rush on to plant to the region well known grape
varieties, and then to sell the wines with the name of the grape to
the U.S. and other markets where varietal labeling is the norm.
Grapes
You name it, it is planted here. Grenache was once the most
important, and it is still widely planted.
Sub Regions
More every time you look, but not as distinct as Burgundy.
While the AC areas below may fetch a higher price, it is the
simple wines of the region that have made it famous.
Appellation Controlees (better regions known by their
place names)
- Minervois
- St-Chinian
- Blanquette de Limoux
- Corbieres
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- Collioure
- Faugeres
- Cotes du Roussillon
- Cotes du Roussillon-Villages
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Vin Doux Naturels (sweet, fortified
wines)
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- Rivesaltes
- Muscat de Mireval
- Muscat de St-Jean de Minervois
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Label Info
Every style of label can be found here, from the simple varietal
label, to the more confusing regional labels. Chances are that you
will only find wines labeled with the above AC names, or with the
name of the grape. The more esoteric wines rarely leave France.
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