{"title":"Languedoc-Roussillon","description":"\u003cp\u003eLanguedoc-Roussillon runs along France's Mediterranean coast down to the Spanish border, and its southern half, Roussillon, is where things get really distinctive. This is Catalan country, a sunny, dry corner of vineyards on schist terraces that gives France its greatest fortified sweet wines alongside deep, powerful dry reds. Add the broad value of the wider Languedoc behind it and you have one of the country's most rewarding corners to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBanyuls, Maury and the sweet wines of Roussillon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoussillon's signature is the vin doux naturel, France's answer to port, where fermentation is stopped with a splash of neutral grape spirit to keep the natural sweetness. Banyuls comes from steep coastal terraces near the town of Collioure and is built mostly on old-vine Grenache Noir, its oxidative styles carrying notes of coffee, dried fig and cocoa. Maury, inland and higher up, is cut from the same cloth, while Rivesaltes and the grapey Muscat de Rivesaltes round things out. A glass of Banyuls with dark chocolate is one of the great classic pairings. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fortified-wine\"\u003efortified wine\u003c\/a\u003e range for more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePowerful dry reds and everyday Languedoc value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same sunshine that ripens the sweet wines also makes serious dry reds. On the coast, Collioure turns out concentrated bottles from Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah, while Maury Sec shows what old-vine Grenache and Carignan can do when picked for the table rather than the fortified vat. Inland, the broad Languedoc supplies honest, sun-filled reds at prices that are hard to beat. Follow the grapes into our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grenache\"\u003eGrenache\u003c\/a\u003e selection, dig into the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/languedoc\"\u003eLanguedoc\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the best \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003ered wine\u003c\/a\u003e from across the south of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/france\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLanguedoc-Roussillon FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a vin doux naturel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a lightly fortified sweet wine. Winemakers add neutral grape spirit part way through fermentation, which stops the yeast and locks in the natural grape sugar. Banyuls, Maury and Rivesaltes are the famous Roussillon examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat food pairs with Banyuls and Maury?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark chocolate is the classic match, from a rich fondant to a simple square of 70 percent cocoa. They also work beautifully with blue cheese such as Roquefort and with coffee-flavoured desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the dry reds good value?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery. The wider Languedoc is one of the best sources of affordable, sun-ripened red in France, while old-vine bottlings from Roussillon and the hillside sites offer real depth for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-de-tholomies-le-chapelle-minervois-la-liviniere-2018","title":"Chateau De Tholomies Le Chapelle Minervois La Liviniere 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eChateau De Tholomies Le Chapelle Minervois La Liviniere 2018 is a refined Languedoc red that shows just how serious this southern French terroir can be. From one of the top crus of Minervois, it delivers depth, structure and Mediterranean warmth in a polished, contemporary style. Crafted by Domaine de Tholomies, it captures the balance between ripe fruit, savory complexity and a compelling sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Le Chapelle 2018 is a deep, vibrant ruby with garnet reflections at the rim, hinting at both concentration and a touch of evolution. The nose opens with dark cherries, blackberries and ripe plums, layered with notes of garrigue herbs, black olive, licorice, cracked pepper and a subtle touch of toasted spice from barrel aging.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is full-bodied and supple, with well-knit tannins and a generous core of dark fruit. Syrah-driven pepper and spice mingle with Grenache-like juiciness and the savory chew of Mediterranean herbs, while a fresh, mineral line keeps everything in balance. The finish is long and persistent, with lingering notes of cocoa, dried thyme and black fruit. Enjoyable now with a short decant, it has the structure to evolve gracefully for another 5–8 years, gaining further complexity and softer tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinervois La Livinière is one of the Languedoc’s first recognized crus, known for its sun-drenched hillsides, rocky limestone and clay soils, and cooling breezes from the Montagne Noire. Domaine de Tholomies sources fruit from carefully tended vineyards where yields are kept low to concentrate flavor, with much of the work done by hand to ensure optimal selection of bunches at harvest. The blend is typically built around Syrah with Grenache and Mourvèdre, fermented in temperature-controlled tanks to preserve purity of fruit before aging in a mix of stainless steel and oak to integrate tannins, add complexity and respect the character of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a versatile, gastronomic red that shines alongside hearty Mediterranean cuisine. Think grilled lamb chops with rosemary, beef stews, duck confit, slow-roasted pork shoulder, or dishes featuring olives, tomatoes and Provençal herbs; it also pairs beautifully with aged hard cheeses and charcuterie. Serve at around 16–18°C (60–64°F) and, for current drinking, give it 30–60 minutes in a decanter to let the aromatics fully unfold and the tannins relax.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine de Tholomies lies in the heart of the Minervois, in the western Languedoc, and has long been part of the region’s quiet quality revolution. Rooted in a landscape of rolling hills, wild scrubland and stone-strewn vineyards, the estate focuses on showcasing the potential of Minervois La Livinière as a source of serious, age-worthy reds. 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Expect flavors of stone fruit, lemon curd and juicy melon, framed by a fine mineral line and a clean, slightly saline finish that speaks of its southern coastal origins. The balance of fruit and acidity makes it very drinkable now; while this vintage is best enjoyed within 2–4 years of harvest to savor its primary fruit, it may develop a bit more honeyed and nutty complexity with short-term cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChateau Lauriga sources the grapes for Soleil Blanc from vineyards in Roussillon, where warm, sunny days are tempered by cooling winds and stony, well-drained soils. This Mediterranean terroir allows Grenache Blanc and Macabeo to ripen fully while retaining good natural acidity. The grapes are typically harvested in the cool of the early morning to preserve aromatic freshness, then gently pressed. 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