Which region are we covering ?

The Coteaux du Languedoc region runs from Narbonne in the West to Nimes in the East, along the Mediterranean coast and inland to the base of the Massif Central. It is an area of extreme natural beauty with a surprising diversity of soils and micro-climates. The palette of wines produced is also diverse with rosés, sweet and dry whites, and a broad selection of reds ranging from light and fruity to full-bodied and spicy.

We have allocated each vineyard to a specific region, and we have classified our wines according to their AOC (Appellation d'Origine Controle). This should help you to define and refine your taste in the wines of the region, as for example, the coastal region of La Clape (above) produces a different style of wine to the 'little Siberia' corner of the Terrasses du Larzac (right). Take a look at the map of the Languedoc to locate where your favourite wines are grown, or click through to a description of each specific region.

The Coteaux du Languedoc region includes four AOCs, each corresponding to a geographic region with its own rules on the permitted grape varieties and vinification methods.

The AOCs:

AOC Coteaux du Languedoc, AOC Faugères , AOC Saint Chinian , AOC Clairette du Languedoc

The AOC Coteaux du Languedoc itself covers a broad geographical area with a diversity of soil and climates, and moves are afoot to introduce a further sub-classification of 7 climatic regions. This regional classification does not yet appear on the wine label, but we believe that it is only a matter of time before this happens. The La Clape and Pic St-Loup regions already produce according to specially defined criteria and wines from these regions will feature La Clape or Pic St-Loup on the label. From the 2002 vintage onwards, this will also be the case for the Grès de Montpellier.

The climatic regions:

La Clape et Quartouze, Terrasses de Beziers, Pezenas et Cabrieres, Grès de Montpellier, Picpoul de Pinet, Terrasses du Larzac, Pic St-Loup, Terre de Sommières