Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc-Roussillon, a historic wine region in the southern part of France, is celebrated for its expansive vineyards and diverse wine production. Renowned for its cultivation of a variety of grapes, the region boasts over 700,000 acres dedicated to the production of fine wines, including 23 AOC and 19 IGP denominations. Extending from Spain's border to the Pyrenees, Languedoc-Roussillon's terrain is a picturesque blend of coastal beaches, salt pans, mountains, lagoons, and forests. The region's climate, influenced by both the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic breezes, ensures mild winters and cool summers. The winds carry the enticing aroma of the forests and fruit trees across the vineyards. The terroir is varied and rich, switching from sandy to clayey, to granitic and limestone compositions along both the sea and mountains. The region produces an impressive array of wines, both red and white, ranging from everyday table wines to high-quality wines. Notable is the region's technique of fortification, which involves halting the fermentation process to allow for the addition of alcohol, a practice particularly prevalent in the production of Languedoc-Roussillon's famous Vins Doux Naturels. The region's most notable vines include the White Moscato and Black Grenache.