Coteaux du Languedoc

The Coteaux du Languedoc appellation is a regional appellation that, following a decree dated April 30, 2007, now encompasses all the AOCs of Languedoc and Roussillon under the single name Languedoc. The diversity of the Languedoc’s terroirs and the distinctive character of its wines have led to the establishment of a hierarchy within the Coteaux du Languedoc appellation. Thus, within the Coteaux du Languedoc appellation, the subregional appellations of Saint-Chinian, Faugères, and Clairette du Languedoc stand out, each recognized as an AOC under its own specific decree. The addition of the communes of origin completes this hierarchy: Cabrières, La Méjanelle, Montpeyroux, Picpoul de Pinet, Quatourze, St-Christol, St-Drézéry, St Georges d’Orques, St Saturnin, and Vérargues.

TheCoteaux du Languedoc appellation spans three departments: Aude, Hérault, and Gard, covering 22,000 hectares of vineyards. The geographical production area thus encompasses 168 municipalities stretching along the Mediterranean coastline, from Narbonne in the west to the edge of the Camargue in the east, and backed by the foothills of the Montagne Noire and the Cévennes. The uniqueness of this appellation lies in the diversity of its terroirs.

The wines of Côteaux du Languedoc include reds, rosés, and whites. Due to the appellation’s diversity, the authorized grape varieties form a mosaic: Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre (at least 50%) alongside Cinsault and Carignan for reds and rosés; Grenache, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Piquepoul, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Rolle (at least 70%) alongside Carignan, Terret, Ugni, Maccabeu, and Viognier for the white wines of the Côteaux du Languedoc. These blends showcase all the qualities of the Coteaux du Languedoc terroir, particularly through wines from Mas Cal Demoura, Domaine de Montcalmès, Château Puech-Haut, Domaine Peyre Rose, Domaine de l’Hortus, Château des Aurelles, as well as Domaine d’Aupilhac, Mas Julien, and Domaine du Pas de l’Escalette. White, rosé, or red—it’s a matter of choice. Whether vintage or non-vintage, wine is appreciated differently depending on individual tastes. You’ll find a wide variety of wines, such as Saint-Saturnin, Saint-Christol, and the refined Pic Saint-Loup.