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Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc-Roussillon covers the area from the border of the Mediterranean Sea between the west of the Rhône and Camargue to the border of Spain and the Pyrénées mountains. The vineyards of this sunny region are one of the largest expanses of vine growing regions in the world. Languedoc-Roussillon has a long history of wine making and its favourable natural and climatic conditions explain why wine is so important here. Lately there has been a lot effort put into reducing production and improving wine quality. Languedoc-Roussillon region produces mainly red wines, some of which is "Vin de Table" but most of which is "Vin de Pays". They are perfect quaffing and everyday wines. AOC wines are very interesting to follow as the techniques, grape varieties and vineyards selected tend to improve the quality of the wine.
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Location: |
On the border of the Mediterranean Sea, from the Rhône river to the Pyrénées mountains and Spain |
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Size: |
27,400 km2
Covers 5 departments: Aude, Gard, Hérault, Pyrénées Orientales and Lozère (the latter is more a cheese area) |
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Size of the vineyards: |
160,000 ha |
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Grapes in Languedoc Roussillon: |
Carignan
Grenache
Mourvèdre
Cinsault
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Production: |
over 2 billion bottles |
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Type of Wine: |
Full-body red wine (Corbières, Saint Chinian)
Medium-body red wine (Costières)
Light and dry rosé (Languedoc, Roussillon)
Dry white wine (Costières, Languedoc, Minervois)
Sweet red wine (Banyuls, Carthagène, Maury)
Sweet white wine (Muscat)
Sparkling white wine (Limoux) |
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Languedoc Roussillon wine and food: |
Red: Grilled red meat, paté, sausages and salami, roast turkey
Rosé: Salad, onion tart, omelette |
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