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Wine Tours of
the LANGUEDOC Region of France

Wine tours of the Languedoc region in France was our first focus and an area that we have spent a great deal of very enjoyable time. We have visited numerous vineyards in the Languedoc so we have given you a cross-section ranging from the smallest to a bigger cooperative. All are producing excellent wine; all are delighted to have you taste their wines and even more pleased when you make a purchase, all will make you most welcome, most speak some English!

Vineyard Selection

Baronnie de Bourgade

Contact: Gilles & Ruth de Latude
Tel. 04 67 39 02 34 E-mail: info@baronnie-de-bourgade.com
www.baronnie-de-bourgade.com
34500 Beziers

The vineyard is on the site of an ancient Roman pottery with stony clay soil. The 25 year old Cabernet Sauvignon vines are low yielding at round 30hl/ha resulting in intent flavours. The 2004 La Mere Poule which is marketed under the les 3 Poules label is an outstanding assemblage of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.

 
 

Domaine Ollier Taillefer

34320 Fos near Faugeres
Contact: Alain,Luc, Francoise Ollier
Tel. 04 67 90 24 59 E-mail: ollier.taillefer@wanadoo.fr

A 5th. Generation family vineyard situated on steep south facing slopes. Award-winning wines including a grand Reserve Rouge being a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre plus outstanding Vermentino. Has a big name for Rose. Very hospitable and a warm welcome to the tasting room.

 

Domaine de Massereau


Contact: Arnaud Freychet, Vigneron Recoltant
1990 route d"aubais
Tel. 04 66 80 03 23 E-mail: info@massereau.com

30250 Sommieres

Located at northern point of the Languedoc this vineyard produces excellent reds from Syrah and Grenache. Recently it has acquired a reputation for outstand Viognier by the winemaker, Arnaud Freychett.
www.massereau.com

 

Domaine de Sejour-Judell

Nebian near Clermont

The Australian winemaker, Graham Judell, has succeeded in matching New World vineyard management and winery techniques to the “terroir” of the Herault Department. Excellent Chardonnay and Cabernet/Merlot produced in recent years.

 

Cooperative Vignerons d’Alignan

Tel. 04 67 24 91 31 E-mail: info@cavecooperative.com
rue de la Guissaunme
34290 Alignan du Vent

Near Pezenas

This cooperative produces a wide range of both reds, largely Syrah, Grenache, Merlot blends, and excellent Vins de Pays Chardonnay. Excellent tasting room and bulk wine also available. The wine makers of Alignan du Vent have succeeded in finding those grape varieties best adapted to the local soil.
www.cavecooperative.com/english/alignan_du_vent.html

 

Cave Les Crus Faugeres

Tel. 04 67 95 35 39
Route de Bedarieux

34600 Faugeres village

A new cellar with outstanding displays of the cave’s wines plus other regional wineries. Well worth a visit. Excellent bulk supplies. When we visited there were clients taking away up to 200 litres in bulk containers. Outstanding red wines mainly from Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault.
www.lescrusfaugeres.com

 

Domaine Saint Hilaire

Tel. 04 67 24 00 08 E-mail: info@domainesaint-hilaire.com
Near Pezanas

34530 Montagnac

With twelve varieties of grapes on over 70 hectares, St. Hilaire has an outstanding range of awarding wines both as single grape varieties and blends. Outstanding is their "Advocate" and award-winning blend of Cabernet and Merlot. Wonderful hosts and a delight to visit.
www.domainesaint-hilaire.com





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