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Top 10 Languedoc wineries to visit
Natalie Earl picks the 10 wineries to visit in the Languedoc...
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French cooperative wines: 20 of the best
The top picks from an extensive tasting...
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Southern French rosé: 10 myths debunked
The reappraisal of rosé...
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Variety in abundance: discovering the Languedoc’s Côtes de Thongue
Keep an eye out for fresh whites and myriad grape varieties
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Expert’s choice: Premium Picpoul de Pinet
15 great wines to try...
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Roussillon white wine: Five to try
Rosemary George MW was pleasantly surprised by the outstanding quality and originality of the white wines of the Roussillon.
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Great value wines from Occitanie
Wallet-friendly whites, reds and rosés...
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Andrew Jefford: ‘Arresting and generous, but without vulgarity or excess’
It’s unlucky for Languedoc that its appellations stretch from east to west rather than north to south...
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Jefford on Monday: The varietal giant
A focus on Pays d'Oc wines...
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Roussillon red wines: panel tasting results
Our judges were impressed by the freshness and pared-back oak...
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Best sweet wines from around the world: 30 bottles to seek out
A sweet wine for every occasion...
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Bonfils: Producer profile and 10 wines tasted
10 wines tasted from a business that's spanned six generations...
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Gérard Bertrand’s Aigle Royal Chardonnay is one to watch
This is a fine white wine with great potential, says Elizabeth Gabay MW...
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Mas de Daumas Gassac: producer profile
Charting the history of this exceptional Languedoc estate
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Jefford on Monday: Picpoul on the march
Andrew Jefford on the rise of Picpoul de Pinet...
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8 Limoux sparkling wines worth seeking out
From light and refreshing to complex and structured, these wines offer some of the best sparkling wine value in France, see eight great options from Limoux...
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Domaine de Baronarques: inside the Rothschild’s Languedoc estate
James Lawther MW profiles the Languedoc estate owned by the Château Mouton branch of the Rothschild family and rates a dozen recent and older vintages.
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Wine ‘Mozart’ Laurent Vaillé of Grange des Pères dies
Tributes paid to Languedoc wine pioneer...
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Domaine Gayda: Behind the labels plus 10 wines tasted
Domaine Gayda has forged a reputation for producing Languedoc wines that deliver quality and interest...
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Pic St-Loup: regional profile plus the 12 wines worth seeking out
Dominated by the tilted limestone block of Pic St-Loup itself, this appellation on the cooler, wetter eastern side of the Languedoc AP region is noted for its fresh and fragrant wines, with Syrah the star. Andrew Jefford charts its progress and predicts a bright future,
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Regional profile: Terrasses du Larzac plus 67 wines tasted
This relatively new appellation is proving its star quality, producing full-bodied, age-worthy reds
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Gérard Bertrand: Behind the Languedoc labels plus 10 wines tasted
With 16 estates among the most prestigious crus of the Languedoc, and over 30 years of quality winemaking experience, it’s no surprise Gérard Bertrand is known locally as the ‘King’ of the region. Georgina Hindle took part in a recent virtual tasting to discover the history and philosophy behind the label…
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Languedoc gems: 24 Minervois-La Livinière wines tasted
A proud Languedoc cru, La Livinière was the first of its kind to be officially recognised in 1999
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Regional profile: St-Chinian plus 59 wines tasted
Tasting notes and scores from almost 59 St-Chinian wines...
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Diversity and innovation in southwest France: Foncalieu plus six wines tasted
Georgina Hindle tastes six wines from their expansive range…
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Maison Ventenac: Forging a new Languedoc identity
A driving force behind the quality and credibility of the Cabardès appellation in Languedoc-Roussillon...
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Outside In: Languedoc New World
Outsiders in the Languedoc are often wholly credited with turning the region around. ANTHONY PEREGRINE debunked this myth and evaluates their contributions alongside those of the native vignerons.
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Midi the total picture: Southern France
The wines of the Midi have always been eclipsed by their northern neighbours. STEPHEN BROOK believes that it's time for a serious re-evaluation
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Languedoc: Treasure Inland
Explorers from far-off climes have ensured that the Languedoc has shrugged off its reputation for cheap and cheerful varietals, but the locals insist that all that glitters is not Australian or Californian. Anthony Peregrine goes in search of the truly French gems that can be found in its rugged hills.
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Understanding IGP Pays d’Oc
A groundswell of fascinating, great-quality wine styles are rising up....
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Regional profile: Roussillon plus 12 top wines worth seeking out
In this proudly independent region, the individuality of its winemakers and the wide array of styles they produce are the perfect window into the character of France’s southwest. Rosemary George MW gives the lie of the land, and picks 12 fascinating wines to try...
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Languedoc-Roussillon v Southern Rhône: Top wines compared
This tasting offered clues on where to find value...
