Overview
The Languedoc's most prestigious appellation — a dramatic limestone peak north of Montpellier sheltering vines from the Mediterranean heat. Syrah and Grenache produce wines of extraordinary freshness and garrigue complexity, far more elegant than typical southern France.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Deep purple
- Nose
- Dark cherry, Blackberry, Raspberry, Garrigue and Lavender.
- Palate
- Languedoc's finest — garrigue-scented elegance from a limestone peak. Generally medium-bodied, medium acidity, medium tannins, dry, with a long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Medium3/5
Tannins Medium3/5
Acidity Medium3/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol High4/5
Grapes
SyrahGrenacheMourvèdreCinsault
Aromas And Notes
Dark cherryBlackberryRaspberryOliveGarrigueLavenderThymePepperLeatherCoffeeDark chocolate
Terroir
Mediterranean with mountain freshness — altitude moderates heat significantly.
LimestoneClay-limestoneDolomite
Food Pairings
Grilled lambWild boarMagret de canardAged Roquefort
Notable Producers
- Domaine de l'Hortus, founded 1990 - Grande Cuvée
- Mas Bruguière, founded 1973 - L'Arbouse