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Languedoc
France's largest vineyard. Long synonymous with bulk production, in thirty years it has become a major testing ground. Pic Saint-Loup, Faugères, Minervois: warm reds at prices that remain reasonable.
On a table or a shelf, the shape alone often gives away the region.
- BordeauxBordeaux, South-West
- BurgundyBurgundy, Rhône, Loire
- FluteAlsace
- ChampagneChampagne, crémants
- ProvenceProvence, Corsica
- Signature grape varieties
- Syrah, grenache, carignan, mourvèdre
- Styles produced
- Sun-drenched reds, whites, sparkling
- At the table
- Grilled meats, cassoulet, spicy dishes, sheep's cheeses.