What are the best wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon?

From Provence to the shadow of the Pyrenees and with miles of azure Mediterranean coastline, Languedoc-Roussillon may be the south of France's best-kept secret. History buffs will be captivated; the now-bucolic region was once at the forefront of the Crusades, with some remnants still hikable today. read more

Aesthetically, Languedoc- Roussillon wines unquestionably have a personality of its own— wild, unpredictable, characterful, ripe, and lush, with some of the headiest and most captivating aromatic profiles in France, often redolent of the herbs that grow profusely in the region’s native scrub (the garrigue), as well as of citrus groves and blossoms. read more

One-quarter of France's wine production comes from the vineyards spread throughout the region of Languedoc-Roussillon. More than 250,000 hectares (618,000 acres) of vineyards cover some of the most diverse landscapes found in Europe. Its sheer scale makes it the largest single wine-producing region in the world. read more