Wines from the Terrasses du Larzac

Terrasses du Larzac
Terrasses du Larzac vineyard
  • Wine Region : Languedoc
  • AOP / AOC: Larzac terraces.
  • Wine styles: Red wine.
  • Main grape varieties: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Carignan.
  • Secondary grape varieties: Counoise, Lledoner pelut, Morrastel, Terret noir, Cinsault.

The Terrasses du Larzac extend northwest of Montpellier. To the north, they border the cliffs of the Causse du Larzac plateau, dominated by Mont Saint-Baudile. A wine-growing region since Roman times, viticulture was perpetuated here by monastic communities during the medieval period. Designated an AOP (Protected Designation of Origin) in 2014, the Terrasses du Larzac encompasses 32 communes, including the town of Aniane, home to the Abbey of Saint-Benoît. In this terroir, with its typically Mediterranean climate, summer temperatures are moderated by the cooling effects of the Larzac plateau and sea breezes. Benefiting from significant temperature variations, the terroir is conducive to gradual and optimal ripening. In the Terrasses du Larzac , winemaking is exclusively dedicated to the production of red wines, using grape varieties typical of the Languedoc region. Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault thrive in the vineyards. The terroir is particularly crucial in shaping the wines' profile. Within the appellation, wines must be a blend of at least three grape varieties and aged for twelve months. They are characterized by a convergence of fruit, spice, and garrigue aromas, supported by preserved freshness and balanced tannins.

Regional area of ​​the AOP Terrasses du Larzac

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