What wines are from Languedoc?

Languedoc’s winemakers grow Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Picpoul, Roussanne, Marsanne, Vermentino and Viognier to use in dry white wines. Muscat is the most important grape for VDNs, especially Muscat de Frontignan. Some 20% of Languedoc’s wine production is in white wines.

Is Languedoc a good wine?

The wines of Languedoc are experiencing an exciting renaissance. Having reinvented itself in recent decades by shifting its production focus to wines of truly high quality, the region has become one of the most dynamic in the country.

What is the red wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France?

Among the reds, Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault, and Mourvedre are major grapes of the Corbières, Faugères, Fitou, and Minervois AOCs. Cinsault is also commonly used in rosé production along with Lladoner Pelut, Piquepoul noir, Terret noir, and Grenache.

How much wine does Languedoc make?

Fun Facts: Languedoc-Roussillon produces: 1.36 billion litres of wines every years. That’s equivalent to 1.8 billion bottles. About 1/3 of all French wine. 40% of France’s total exported wines.

What is the meaning of Languedoc?

Languedoc is a centre of the distinctive civilization of the south of France. Its name is derived from the traditional language of southern France, in which the word oc means “yes,” in contrast to oïl, or oui, in northern French.

Is Languedoc a Bordeaux?

The only consistent difference between Bordeaux and Languedoc is that the wines of the Languedoc tended to just slightly more evident aromatics, and most of the Bordeaux had a slightly greater impression of tannic dryness on the finish.

Why is Languedoc called Languedoc?

What is Languedoc called now?

Occitanie
Languedoc (/ˌlɒ̃ɡ(ə)ˈdɒk/; French: [lɑ̃ɡ(ə)dɔk], locally [lãᵑɡəˈdɔkə]; Occitan: Lengadòc [ˌleŋɡɔˈðɔ(k)]) is a former province of France. Its territory is now contained in the modern-day region of Occitanie in Southern France. Its capital city was Toulouse.