Languedoc is my own favourite wine region and it has been ever since I moved to France almost 25 years ago. Languedoc was at the time taking its first steps towards stardom.

Nice for the thirsty masses in Paris but not so much for Languedoc’s historic reputation for great wine. A hundred years later, times have changed — and with them, peoples’ tastes.

A recent attention to quality has supported the replantation of many vineyards and a focus on creating terroir-driven, merited wine. This summer, try a selection for an introduction to the Languedoc.

Languedoc responded to the huge demand by producing ever more wine, eventually trading quality for quantity. Nice for the thirsty masses in Paris, not so nice for Languedoc’s historic reputation.

NARBONNE, France — The vast Languedoc region in southern France produces more wine than any other part of the country, and for years most of it was inexpensive and forgettable.

Languedoc sprawls across the south of France from Spain in the west to Provence in the east, and bellies up against the Mediterranean on the south. Arguably France’s oldest wine region, ancient ...

Wine production in France is set to rebound by at least 10% this year from weather-hit 2024 output, though the recovery will ...

The herbal qualities and the tannins, which made it feel a bit rough, and very much of the Languedoc. The wine was refreshing and energetic, and it was my favorite of the three bottles.

This wine smells like a Hollywood version of the southern French landscape: lavender and thyme carried on a Mediterranean breeze. It has silky texture, with dark-fruit flavors and a subtle ...