Languedoc-Roussillon Wines
In the south, the hot, sun-drenched vineyards of the Languedoc and Roussillon wine regions don’t just produce loads of inexpensive wine under the Pays d’Oc umbrella. Some AOCs, such as Corbières, Minervois, Coteaux du Languedoc and Côtes de Roussillon offer a magic mix of great value, history and fascinating herbal (garrigue) and fruity flavors.
A new hierarchy has recently been agreed upon for Languedoc appellations, with AOC Languedoc wines at the bottom of the pyramid, followed by Grands Vins de Languedoc (such as Saint-Chinian and Faugères) and finally the Grand Crus du Languedoc (such as Pic Saint Loup and La Clape).
A veritable alphabet soup of grape varieties are grown, with the most common being Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault. Search our Languedoc-Roussillon wine guide’s hundreds of Languedoc-Roussillon wine reviews for more details on individual wines and for our comprehensive database of Languedoc-Roussillon wine ratings.
Labouré-Roi 2006 Petit Bistro Chardonnay (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
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Made in quite a ripe style, with caramel and poached pear aromas that carry through to the slightly watery palate. Lemon, pear and mineral notes show through on the short but flavorful finish. Drink up.
— W.E.
(3/1/2009)
Fortant 2004 Kosher Cabernet Sauvignon (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
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This mevushal Cab exhibits strong dark fruit flavors of cassis and black cherry with a touch of burnt coffee.
— L.B.
(4/1/2008)
Fortant 2005 Kosher Merlot (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
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Light and fruity with cherry, plum and red currant flavors along with a subtle hint of menthol on the nose. The mouthfeel is smooth and supple. Mevushal.
— L.B.
(4/1/2008)
Fortant 2006 Merlot (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
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Made in a fruit-forward, lush style, with plenty of plum and prune notes welling up on the nose while cherry and strawberry flavors dominate on the palate. Not concentrated or complex but easy to drink.
— W.E.
(3/1/2009)
Hecht & Bannier 2007 Rosé Syrah (Vin de Pays des Côtes de Thau)
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Not the finest year for this Syrah rosé, as the overly ripe flavors of mashed banana, cotton candy, melted strawberry-banana icepop and red Jolly Rancher seem to abound both on the nose and in the mouth. A thinner texture and absence of strong acidity leaves the sweeter components lingering too long on the palate.
— L.B.
(11/15/2008)
Domaine Sainte-Eugénie 2005 Le Clos Red (Vin de Pays de Hauterive)
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With a light brick color and thin mouthfeel, this wine seems to be past its prime. The mild nose offers nuances of small tart berries, rhubarb and a hint of pepper. The palate shows more of the same, with flavors of red currant and strawberry hull.
— L.B.
(11/1/2009)
Jean-Luc Colombo 2007 La Violette Syrah (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
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As the name suggests, there are notes of crushed violets to be discovered among flavors of small red berries, strawberry and subtle black pepper. The mouth is lightweight with strong acidity, closing with a short finish.
— L.B.
(11/1/2009)
Domaine de Coussergues NV Chardonnay-Viognier (Vin de Pays d'Oc)
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A 50/50 blend that offers muted fruit flavors of apple core, lime citrus and a touch of nutty spiciness on the finish. Drink now before it fades any more.
— L.B.
(11/1/2010)
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