Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc-Roussillon is a renowned wine region located in the south of France, stretching along the Mediterranean coast from the Rhone delta to the Pyrenees Mountains. With its vast vineyards, it is one of the largest wine-growing areas in the world, producing a wide variety of wines, including red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines.
The region's winemaking history dates back to the 5th century BC and has been influenced by various cultures and civilizations. In 2016, the Languedoc-Roussillon region merged with the Midi-Pyrénées region to form the new Occitanie region. The Languedoc-Roussillon AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is a prestigious designation for wines produced in the region which meet specific criteria such as grape variety, vineyard location, and winemaking techniques. The AOC includes several sub-regions, each with its unique terroir and style of wine, offering wine enthusiasts a diverse range of wines to explore.
Languedoc-Roussillon is renowned for producing innovative and creative Rosé wines with various flavours and styles thanks to the region's warm climate and diverse terroir. Popular grape varieties used in Rosé wines include Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault. Notable Rosé wines from the region include the Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé and the Mas de Daumas Gassac Rosé Frizant.
The region is also well-known for its full-bodied and complex red wines, which range from rich and fruity to earthy and savory. The warm Mediterranean climate and rocky soils make it a perfect place to grow a variety of grape varieties, including Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan, and Cinsault. Notable red wines from the region include the Domaine de la Grange des Pères, Mas de Daumas Gassac Rouge, and the La Peira en Damaisela Terrasses du Larzac Rouge. Languedoc-Roussillon winemakers are renowned for experimenting with new winemaking techniques, such as blending different grape varieties or ageing the wine in oak barrels, resulting in a diverse range of red wines that cater to different tastes.
Languedoc-Roussillon
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Roussillon | 2 | - | د.إ555.00 | |||||
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Languedoc | 1 | 97 (DC) | د.إ841.00 | |||||
Decanter (97)Ripe Ribena and cassis flavours with perfumed cloves and fresh ground pepper. The full-bodied palate is rich with tannins and holds lots of oak while offering accents of baked fig, cooked cherry, and soy. The wine has the substance and quality to age gracefully. |
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Languedoc | 2 | 95 (DC) | د.إ2,310.00 | |||||
Decanter (95)Pale creamy white. Perfumed aromas of lemons and lavender. On the palate, the oak is well integrated, with notes of creamy, honeyed richness and white almonds, opening up to vibrant, ripe red berries and floral notes. The palate is intense and powerful with rounded ripe fruit, a well-balanced structure and mouth-watering, salted lemon concentration. Rebellious in terms of pricing and weighty complexity, the wine, despite being released when young, has a strong focus on ageability. |
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Roussillon | 1 | 90-93 (WA) | د.إ536.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (90-93)Tasted as a tank sample, the 2014 Grand Cuvee Blanc is a terrific looking blend of mostly Grenache Gris that’s aged, on Viognier lees, in 20% demi-muids. From the Aspres terroir and 60- to 70-year-old vines, it has awesome notes of citrus blossom, white flowers, green herbs, salty minerality and ample pear and stone-fruit characteristics on the nose. This is followed by a textured, full-flavored, yet clean and pure white that has both freshness and richness. Count me a fan. This is a terrific white that will impress for 2-3 years, if not longer. |
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Roussillon | 1 | - | د.إ693.00 | |||||
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Languedoc | 1 | 17.5 (JR) | د.إ1,360.00 | |||||
Jancis Robinson (17.5)Smoke, leaf litter, black cherry, very fine, misted tannins. Dry and stately. Lots of structure and not so much fruit power as some other vintages. Lovely expressive nose though – a really delicate example. |
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Languedoc | 1 | - | د.إ1,825.00 | |||||
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The 2013 Rouge from Daumas Gassac is a particularly profound wine and one of the best this year from the south of France. Spicy, powerful and deeply structured, it feels like an iron fist in one of Aimé's velvet gloves.
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Languedoc | 1 | - | د.إ1,110.00 | |||||
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Exquisite and refined, the Puech Haut Coteaux Languedoc Collection Parcellaire 2016 embodies the distinguished essence of the South of France. Each hand-sorted grape within this masterful blend hails from the sun-kissed vineyards of Languedoc, with the varietals nurtured in soils rich in limestone and pebbles. Indulge in the symphony of black cherry, berries, and spicy undertones leading your senses down an enchanting trail of complex aromatics. Matured for 12 months in French oak, it boasts structural finesse, a testament to an expert balance of terroir and winemaking craftsmanship. The vintner, Château Puech-Haut's, respects traditional winemaking techniques, affirmed by their renouncement of mechanical harvesting and preference for manual picking. An impeccable choice for connoisseurs, this expressive wine is an ode to the passion and precision of Puech Haut Coteaux Languedoc Collection Parcellaire 2016. Distinguished by its exceptional quality and elegance, it well deserves its place on any discerning wine drinker's list. |
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Roussillon | 9 | - | د.إ453.00 | |||||
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Indulge in the fillip of sensory discovery with the Singla Rivesaltes Ambre Heritage du Temps 1961. Tended in the sun-drenched vineyards of the Rivesaltes AOC, Southern France, each grape brings forth an inherent vivacity that transcends time. This vintage articulates its rich heritage through its nuanced amber hue and captivating blend of fruit and spice. The palette of this fortified wine is delicately complex, reflecting the region's distinctive terroir with a mature spectrum of taste. Harvested by the renowned Singla, reputed for their commitment to biodynamics and unparalleled craftsmanship, the authenticity of their production process is palpable. Their conscientious interplay of tradition and innovation resonate in every sip, bringing forth layers of mellow sweetness to balance the robust character this vintage is celebrated for. An embodiment of the family's lineage and passion, the Singla Rivesaltes Ambre Heritage du Temps 1961 is a testament to the idyllic Rivesaltes landscape and its extraordinary capacity for wine production. |
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