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The diversity of this region, a vast "terroir" which makes up about 40%
of the French wine production, comes as much from the soils and climates,
as from the appellations (34 of them) and the varietals used. It is thanks
to the initiative of young vintners that its wines have made great strides
in terms of quality, offering more elegance and finesse.
The wines of Languedoc are red or rosé, and come from varietals
such as the Carignan noir, Cinsault, Mourv_dre, Cournoise (AKA Aubun),
Grenaches noir and rouge, Oeillade, Syrah and Terret noir, as well as
some secondary varietals which are allowed in quantities of up to 15%.
The Roussillon in its history and climate is only slightly
different from its Spanish neighbour, except for its tiny size. It offers
Banyuls, Rivesaltes, Collioure and also Maury. These add their wonderful
amber colour to the local palette.
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Some sites full
history
V I G N O B L E S L O R G E R I L
In 1620, Bernard de Pennautier who was then
treasurer of the Languedoc States, laid the first foundation stone
of Château de Pennautier.
A few years later, his son Pierre-Louis carried on his work by hiring
Le Vaux, the Versailles castle architect, and by entrusting Le Nôtre
with the arrangement of the gardens.
In 1622, the young king Louis XIII came to the castle and left as
a gift to his host, his travelling furniture. The Bastide Rougepeyre,
which was a fortified house during the 13th century, and a forward
position for the Lastours castles, was also Roger Pierre de Cabaret's
residence, who indeed gave his name to the Cabardès appellation...
Vignobles
Lorgeril's wines...
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