Red Languedoc wines tend to be full-bodied GSM (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) or GSMC Blends (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Carigan).
Red Languedoc wines are generally full bodied with rich but smooth tannins:
Blueberry. Blackberry. Cherry. Strawberry. Currant.
Ripe Fruit. Plum.
Herbs. Sage. Provencal Roses. Mint. Mineral.
Pepper. Cedar. Leather.
Fruity with good acidity and smooth tannins. Very food friendly.
Spicy and Ethnic Food. Mediterranean. Indian.
Roast. Grill. Braises. Stews. Hamburger.
Poultry. Pork. Duck. Beef. Lamb. Rabbit. Game.
Smocked Fish. Mushroom Pie. Duck Confit or with Plum. Game with Cherry sauce.
Asian Marinated Dishes.
Cheese. Brillat Savarin. Epoisse. Smocked Gouda. Truffle Cheese.
Serving temperatures: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
The area has 7 Crus du Langedoc AOCs, and eleven Grand Vin du Languedoc AOCs.
It also has one regional appellation - AOC Languedoc, and many IGP appellations that will/can be granted AOCs one day.
Languedoc is the biggest French wine-producing region with a production of 1.2 billion liters a year (2016).
The area actually has 5% of the word wide wine production. Larger than Australia, Chile, Germany, and South Africa.