Languedoc-Roussillon, along France's Mediterranean coast, is the world's largest wine-producing region by volume, with a hot, dry climate and soils ranging from inland limestone to coastal alluvium. Long known for bulk production, it has increasingly shifted toward quality Rhône-style reds built on Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, plus sparkling Crémant de Limoux.
Grapes grown here
Grenache
Principal
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains
Principal
Syrah
Principal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Permitted
Carignan
Permitted
Chardonnay
Permitted
Macabeo
Permitted
Marsanne
Permitted
Merlot
Permitted
Mourvèdre
Permitted
Picpoul
Permitted
Roussanne
Permitted
Sauvignon Blanc
Permitted
Vermentino
Permitted
Viognier
Permitted
Chenin Blanc
Blending
Cinsaut
Blending