| Languedoc-Roussillon Languedoc-Roussillon,, with its mediterranean climate, has a third again as much vineyard area as Australia, yet produces just 10% of France's AC wines. It is Frence's best value wine growing region, and is the biggest in ternms of volume. It's AC regions include, Fitou, Corbieres, Minervios, St. Chinian and Coteaux de Languedoc. Together, they turn out a huge range of wine styles from dry whites, rosés and reds to sparkling, (Blanquette de Limoux and Cremant de Limoux), fortified and dessert wines. The main grape varieties for its fantastic red blends are: Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvedre. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are also planted. White varieties include: Clairette, Maccabéo, Chardonnay, Picpoul, Terret, Viognier, Roussane and Marsanne. The region is home to some deliciously juicy still whites such as Picpoul de Pinet and Corbières Blanc. These are fantastic aperitif wines and also a great match for poultry, fish and seafood. The fullbodied reds from this region are a fabulous match for game, big red meat dishes and of course, Cheese. |
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Moulin de Gassac Rouge.
Languedoc, France
Bergerie de L'Hortus 2010 Blanc
Languedoc, France
Domaine Hortus Grand Cuvée 09
Languedoc, France
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A great value, flavourful mouthful from the Languedoc.
Grape Grenache Blanc, Sauvignon and Ugni Blanc.
Food Choice shellfish.
Product code : 40559
- £7.99
- 25% off 12 price is £5.99
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An excellent example of the great value and quality to be found in the Languedoc.
Grape 40% Grenache Noir, 30% Merlot and 30% Cinsault.
Food Choice Provencal veal stew with peppers and tomatoes.
Product code : 40662
- £7.99
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An excellent wine, delicious and refreshing roses from one of Provence's most interesting wine makers.
Product code : 40147
- £8.99
- 25% off 12 price is £6.74
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This is a soft and round wine with lots of red berry fruit flavour - very easy to drink.
Grape 50% Mourvedre,25% Syrah 25% Grenache
Food Choice Light elegant meals, salads and grilled meats.
Product code : 40567
- £9.99
- 25% off 12 price is £7.49
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Fresh, juicy and full of sweel berries - a delicious mouthful.
Food Choice Pâtés, rillettes, salamis, cured meats, tossed salads with chargrilled vegetables.
Product code : 40771
- £10.99
- 25% off 12 price is £8.24
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Exquisite and subtle - full of pears warm butter, pollen and dried fruits.
Product code : 40763
- £11.99
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Medium bodied and versatile - a mouthfull of red berries and cherries.
Grape 60% Negrette, 35% Syrah and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Product code : 406706
- £12.50
- 25% off 12 price is £9.38
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Full of mocha, dried fruits, prunes and caramel - a delightful dessert wine.
Food Choice This marries well with cheese, chocolate, and even with classic savoury dishes such as rabbit, hare or venison.
Product code : 40742
- £14.99
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Domaine de L'Hortus is one of the standard bearers in Pic Saint Loup - this a polished wine.
Grape Rousanne/Sauvignon/Chardonay/Viognier
Food Choice Good with chicken and seafood.
Product code : 40563
- £14.99
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A perfect balance of fruit, acidity, tannins and alcohol.
Grape 60% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre.
Food Choice Game, Partridge, goat's cheese, and smokey sausage.
Product code : 40564
- £14.99
- 25% off 12 price is £11.24
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