What grape varieties are used in Languedoc Roussillon wines?

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Visit Languedoc-Roussillon vineyards is one of the most extensive of France's 16 great vineyards. It boasts 228,000 ha of vines, of which 89,000 ha are AOC. Find out which grape varieties are used to produce the red wines (85% of total production) and white wines of this vineyard.

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What grape varieties are used in Languedoc-Roussillon red wines?

Visit Languedoc-Roussillon red wines are the source of wines made from vines that benefit from plenty of sunshine. The grape varieties used have specific characteristics that make them unique. Below are the main grape varieties used in Languedoc Roussillon red wines.

• Visit Mourvèdre Maturation: Transmits spicy, black fruit aromas to the wine. The result is a mature wine that goes well with sauced dishes and game.
• Visit Carignan This variety produces a wine with a variety of fruit aromas, from cherry, blackberry and raspberry to banana, prune and date, with a hint of pepper and violet.
• Visit Grenache Grenache produces a structured wine with a fairly high alcohol content. From this variety, winemakers obtain a fruity and sometimes spicy wine.
• Visit Syrah
• Visit Cinsault

 

Which grape varieties are used in Languedoc-Roussillon white wines?

Below are the main grape varieties used in Languedoc Roussillon white wines.

• Visit Marsanne A white grape variety that produces a light white wine with peach and citrus aromas and little acidity. It's best drunk young, very chilled, and goes well with fish and seafood, as well as stewed dishes with a cream sauce.
• Visit Roussanne
• Visit Macabeu
• Visit Bourboulenc
• Visit Grenache Blanc A full-bodied wine with aromas of fennel and dill, complemented by melon and white nectarine. It's a summer wine that goes well with white-fleshed fish, salads and grilled white meats, as well as exotic dishes.

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