Languedoc wine

As long tradition of wine, the natural conditions and diverse range of species, so that various types of Languedoc wine producing region, is currently still wine producing regions (Vins de pays) level of wine-based, but the increasing level of AOC .

Roussillon
Areas near the Spanish border, Roussillon, located in the Pyrenees foothills, high and rugged terrain than the Languedoc. Here in France the most important addition is the natural sweet wines (VDN) of the areas, but also produced good dry wine, "Roussillon area (Cotes du Roussillon)", to produce mainly red wines, but white wine and pink wines are also produced. Located in the north of the "village of Roussillon area (Cotes du Roussilllon Villages)" only good quality red wine production. The local color of deep red wine are the main characteristics of strong tannins, in addition to fruit, but often spice. This little white wine, fresh acidity and light taste is most important feature. And the Spanish border, "Corley Ur (Collioure)" produced dry wine and rosé wine, dark in color, alcohol, strong, thick taste is quite strong.
Languedoc - Roussillon wine region, harmony, light a long time to two kinds of Syrah and Grenache grapes mixed brewed.
Geography: Mediterranean coastal plain, the central highlands hill hills.

Climate: Mediterranean climate, according to people strong, mild winters and hot summers.
Grape Varieties

White grapes: Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Macabeo, Mauzac, Chenin Blanc Red grapes: Carignan  Cinsault, Grenache, co-Mu White, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
Category

Statutory Languedoc - Roussillon wine-producing areas (AOC); regional wine (Vin de Pays) and ordinary table wine (Vin de Table)

Style / taste

Roussillon area (Cotes de Roussillon) and the village of Roussillon area (Cotes de Roussillon-Villages) (preferably the 28 villages) are produced strong and has a deep red wine color: white wine is fresh, acidity high and cyan. Corley Ur (Collioure), the Philippine map (Fitou) and Kebi Ai (Corbieres) full-bodied rich red wine, full of stiffness, Xinlie fragrance full of grass and fruit propagation.
Minei Wa (Minervois) produced red wine supple and easy entry, detailed, and pink wine with a fruity and dry white wine.
Limousin - Brown Specter (Blanquette de Limoux) is a light in with a fruity, refreshing aroma, rich fragrance of sparkling wine.
Languedoc region (Coteaux du Languedoc) dry white wine with fresh fruit. Stiffness of red wine is full, full of fruit.
Shengxiniang (Saint Chinian) and Fu Gers (Faugeres) slippery and strong red wine, and with a fresh scent.
Banyuls (Banyuls), (Rivesaltes) and Molly (Maury) produced "natural wine" (Vins Doux Naturels) unique taste, a strong oak flavor. Frydman Long Di Niang (Frontignan), rice and black tiles (Mireval), Lv Neier (Lunel) and Minei Wa. Saint-Jean (Saint-Jean-Minervois) and other regions of Muscat (Huscat) brewed "natural wine" is best enjoyed as soon as possible, to better understand the sweet fruit of this wine.