Wine Tours in France - the Languedoc
Wine tours of the Languedoc region in France was our first focus and an area where 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!
Languedoc Wine sub-regions
ONE DAY SAMPLE TOURS - we are happy to make suggestions as to vineyards to visit, however on guided tours you make find that the properties used may differ from those shown below.
CENTRAL LANGUEDOC
The central Languedoc regions of Minervois, Cabardès, Corbières, Fitou, Limoux and Malepère have a range of terroirs and mini-climates and a vast range of different grapes such that each region produces its own special products.
They offer the wine tourist a huge variety and choice of wines ranging from red wines that have deep red colour, good structure, rich, complex and well-balanced with tones of spices and tannin to the white wines that are fresh and rich in floral and heather aromas, through to the rosés that are lively and pleasant. Those that enjoy semi-sweet and sweet white wines will delight in the Muscats, while sparkling wine enthusiasts need not look further than the acclaimed Blanquette de Limoux and Crémant de Limoux.
LEGEND 1 St. Chinian, 2 Faugeres, 5 Blanquette de Limoux, 6 Cotes de la Malepère, 7 Carbardès, 8 Minervois, 9 Corbières
A ONE DAY CORBIERES TOUR - Corbières wines, village walk, lunch & vineyard visits
This one day tour in the Corbières region of Languedoc tqkes in:
- Visiting three outstanding vineyards and winemakers
- Exploring Lagrasse which is officially one of the most beautiful villages in France
- Enjoying lunch at a pretty little restaurant that serves superb local cuisine
- Learning about the appellation system and about the Corbières region
- Tasting Corbières in three vineyards
Vineyard Selection
Châteaux Ollieux Romanis
A family owned vineyard producing award-winning red, white and rosé wines. The vineyard is situated in the heart of the Boutenac region, an area dedicated to the culture of the vine since Roman times and the only area of the 13 terroirs in the Corbières region to be awarded cru status.