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Wine ‘Mozart’ Laurent Vaillé of Grange des Pères diesTributes paid to Languedoc wine pioneer...
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Southern French reds to lay down – Ask DecanterWould the Syrah-based wines of Pic St-Loup be the best option?
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Domaine Gayda: Behind the labels plus 10 wines tastedDomaine 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 outDominated 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 tastedThis 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 tastedWith 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 tastedA 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 tastedTasting notes and scores from almost 59 St-Chinian wines...
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Diversity and innovation in southwest France: Foncalieu plus six wines tastedGeorgina Hindle tastes six wines from their expansive range…
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Maison Ventenac: Forging a new Languedoc identityA driving force behind the quality and credibility of the Cabardès appellation in Languedoc-Roussillon...
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Outside In: Languedoc New WorldOutsiders 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 FranceThe 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 InlandExplorers 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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Languedoc: Spotting the stars
Billed as 'one of the world's most exciting wine areas', the Coteaux du Languedoc is a region to watch. Clive Coates assesses the winemakers and wines, and explains why we should pay attention.
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Understanding IGP Pays d’OcA groundswell of fascinating, great-quality wine styles are rising up....
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Regional profile: Roussillon plus 12 top wines worth seeking outIn 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: 90+ point wines from DWWA 2019Award-winning wines from IGP Pays d'Oc that received top scores from our expert judges at the Decanter World Wine Awards
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Languedoc: Great wine route
The Languedoc offers visitors a haven of cuisine and culture. Apart from sublime food and wine, it’s home to dozens of ancient churches and pretty hilltop villages. NATASHA HUGHES pays a visit
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New Look Languedoc region
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Producer profile: Domaine de la Grange des PèresThe cult wine producer situated in the Languedoc region of l'Hérault...
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Mont Tauch
Languedoc cooperative Mont Tauch produces 60% of the world’s Fitou, and yet still manages to put quality before quantity. Gary Werner heads south to see how it’s done
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The drier side of Roussillon
Long known for its sweet white wines, in the late 1970s Roussillon began to produce dry reds and whites to rival the rest of France. NORM ROBY investigates.
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Coteaux du Languedoc: Southern StyleThe confusing myriad of wines in the Coteaux du Languedoc is slowly being organised into a new hierarchy. JAMES LAWTHER MW tastes through the different terroirs and recommends their top wines
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Corbières Reds: Panel tasting resultsCorbières is the Langueodc’s sphinx: enormous, haunting and enigmatic
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Cellar Collection: Domaine Thunevin-Calvet, Les Dentelles, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, 2017 -
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Beautiful South: St-Chinian
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The lure of the Languedoc province
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Languedoc-Roussillon v Southern Rhône: Top wines comparedThis tasting offered clues on where to find value...
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Regional Profile Corbières -
Regional profile: PézenasThis Languedoc enclave, known for its distinctive, generous reds..
