Hérault

The Hérault undoubtedly offers the greatest diversity of wines with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, covering nearly two-thirds of the production area. Wines from the Hérault department can thus be protected by the Vin de Pays d'Oc appellation, which overlaps with the Vin de Pays de l'Hérault appellation. Within this department, there are also smaller areas that have been granted specific PGIs by decree, such as Val de Montferrand, Mont Baudille, Monts de la Grage, Coteaux d'Enserune, Coteaux du Libron, Coteaux de Murviel, Coteaux de Laurens, Côtes de Thongue, la Bénovie, Cassan, Coteaux du Salagou, etc.

The wines offered under the Vin de pays de l'Hérault appellation are produced from traditional Mediterranean grape varieties such as Carignan, Syrah, Cinsault, and Grenache for reds, but also with other varieties, notably Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. For white wines, the Vin de Pays de l'Hérault appellation includes Grenache Blanc, Maccabeu, and Terret, as well as Chardonnay, Sauvignon, and Viognier. The Vin de Pays de l'Hérault appellation offers some wonderful wines to discover, such as those from Domaine Mas Cal Demoura, Domaine Les Clos du Serres, Domaine Mas de Daumas Gassac, Mas Julien and Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette.