There have always been vines in the Languedoc and outside Montpellier. It was the Romans who organised the vineyard. In 500BC, the Etruscans made wine here in the town we now call Lattes.
Montpellier’s wine was famous in the 16th century and made the city’s fortune in the 19th century. Wine experts now say the Languedoc is one of the best vineyards in the world.
Countless designations call the area home, including: AOC Languedoc – Grés de Montpellier, Saint-Georges-d’Orques, La Méjanelle, Pic Saint-Loup, Saint-Drézéry; AOC Terrasses du Larzac; IGP Pays d’Oc: IGP Pays de l’Hérault, IGP Collines de la Moure, AOP Picpoul and AOP Muscat de Mireval.
The AOC Languedoc – Grés de Montpellier designation is named after its pebbly limestone soil.
Some Grés de Montpellier wineries: Chemin des Rêves, Château de l’Engarran, Château de Flaugergues, Château de Fourques, Domaine Saint Jean de l’Arbousier, Abbaye de Valmagne.The AOC Terrasses du Larzac designation is named after its terraced vineyards.
Some AOC Terrasses du Larzac wineries: Château Capion, Domaine d’Anglas.
The Montpellier vineyard now has unique cultural heritage surrounding its wine expertise and is approved by Vignobles et Découvertes.
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