What is Corbieres wine?

Corbières is an Appellation d’origine contrôlée (AOC) for wine in the Languedoc-Roussillon, France, and it is this region’s largest AOC, responsible for 46 per cent of the region’s AOC wine production in 2005.

Is Corbieres in Languedoc or Roussillon?

Corbières is an important appellation of the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. It is one of the better-known and most productive Languedoc titles. Corbières vineyards turn out large quantities of red and rosé wines, along with a growing number of whites.

Is Corbieres a Languedoc?

The vineyard of Corbieres is located in Languedoc, south of the Aude. It unfolds from hillsides to valleys, from the foot of the Pyrenees to the foothills of the Montagne Noire. Its northernmost limit straddles the road axis which connects the city of Carcassonne to the city of Narbonne.

Who is Gerard Bertrand?

Gérard Bertrand (born January 27, 1965) is a former rugby union player who represented France, RC Narbonne, and the Stade Français and then retired from rugby to take over the family estate after the accidental death of his father to become a renowned winemaker of Languedoc-Roussillon.

Is Corbieres wine good?

Spotlight on Corbières However, as this tasting showed, there are quite a number of very good, satisfying wines being made, and the situation is one of steady improvement of wine quality. It’s predominantly a red wine region (94% of all wines), and the key grapes are Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.

What grapes are grown in Corbieres?

It is the fourth largest French appellation by volume (and the largest in Languedoc). The main grape varieties used for the reds are: Carignan (THE Corbières grape, which gives them their typical structure and tannic intensity), Grenache Noir, Lledoner Pelut, Mourvèdre and Syrah.

What does Cote des Roses taste like?

The bouquet releases aromas of summer fruits, cassis and red currant. Floral notes of rose along with hints of grapefruit complete the picture. The finish is fresh, offering notes of candy.

What type of wine is Fitou?

red wine
Fitou is a red wine appellation at the heart of southern France’s Languedoc-Roussillon wine region. The wine gets its name from a small village which lies a few miles from the Mediterranean coast.