Wine Region - Languedoc-Roussillon

The Languedoc-Roussillon wine region covers three times the area of the more commonly known Bordeaux region.  The first known cultivation of Languedoc-Roussillon wine dates back to the settlements of the Gauls.  The Languedoc-Roussillon wine region is now the most productive in the world.

 

 

 

 

The classification system for Languedoc-Roussillon wines ranges from broad designations to specific labels.  Smaller AOC classifications have been created to take into account unique microclimates of the sub regions within the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region.  Vin de Pays are Languedoc-Roussillon wines produced with comparatively lax regulations, allowing blending and international varietals.  Vins Doux Naturels are naturally sweet Languedoc-Roussillon wines fortified with brandy and made with Muscat or Grenache.  A particular Languedoc-Roussillon wine known as crémant is made according to traditional Languedoc-Roussillon wine tradition and produce a product similar to Champagne.

 

 

The Languedoc-Roussillon wine region enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.  A variety of soils make it possible for the region to produce a variety of high quality Languedoc-Roussillon wines.

 

 

Although the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region is comprised of two separate regions, Languedoc and Roussillon, it is considered appropriate to refer to them jointly.  The Languedoc-Roussillon wine region includes smaller AOC designation areas, but borders and regulations change so frequently that it is difficult to identify these smaller Languedoc-Roussillon wine regions properly.

 

 

The most popular varietals for Languedoc-Roussillon wine are Carignane, Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

 

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