| Wines of the Languedoc Contributor(s): George, Rosemary (Author) |
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ISBN: 1908984880 ISBN-13: 9781908984883 Publisher: Infinite Ideas OUR PRICE: $42.70 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Cooking | Beverages - Alcoholic - Wine - Travel | Europe - France - Business & Economics | Industries - Hospitality, Travel & Tourism |
| Series: Classic Wine Library |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.16 lbs) 376 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - French |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Languedoc is a land of mountains, sea and Cathar castles in the south of France. For much of its history the region has also been seen as the home of rustic table wines with no international reputation. However, over the last 40 years the wines have improved enormously, with innovations in both vineyards and cellars, helped by the development of appellations and IGPs recognizing the individuality of its different areas. Now boasting more than 2,500 wine producers, the Languedoc has attracted interest from around the world, thanks to its affordable land and exciting creative possibilities. The Languedoc is best known for its spicy reds, often made from one or more of the classic quintet of varieties, Carignan, Cinsaut, Grenache Noir, Mourv dre and Syrah. However, it is also gaining a reputation for its whites, with the coastal appellation Picpoul de Pinet in particular seeing a rise in popularity, and for its ros s, producing twice as much as its fashionable neighbour Provence. The Languedoc is also home to the world's oldest sparkling wine, Blanquette de Limoux, and to vins doux naturels in the form of delicious, sweet Muscats. It is in the twenty-first century above all that the Languedoc has really found its place among the great wine regions. Here, Rosemary George MW profiles a selection of those producers who have made and continue to boost the region's reputation. Some are newcomers, while others are inheritors of family businesses, many of whom have studied oenology or learned winemaking elsewhere. All are passionate about what they do, continuing to improve their wines with every vintage. The Languedoc is one of the world's largest and most exciting wine regions, making Wines of the Languedoc essential reading for professionals and enthusiasts alike. |
Contributor Bio(s): George, Rosemary: - Rosemary George MW was lured into the wine trade by a glass of the Wine Society's champagne at a job interview and subsequently became one of the first women to become a Master of Wine, back in 1979. She has been a freelance wine writer since 1981 and is the author of twelve books, including French Country Wine, which first took her to the south of France. Back in the mid-1980s she realized that this was a region of enormous potential and consequently went on to write The Wines of the South of France (2001). This was the beginning of her enthusiasm for the Languedoc, which she has followed up most recently with The wines of Faugères. President of the Circle of Wine Writers, she writes a blog on the region (www.tastelanguedoc.blogspot.com) and contributes to various magazines such as Decanter and Sommelier India. |