AOC Languedoc Cabrières wines awarded at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge

A.O.C./A.O.P.

this site-specific area fits within the broader Languedoc appellation and is located around the village of the same name, near Clermont-l’Hérault and Salagou lake. Primary shale is the predominant soil type playing host to vineyards here, imparting highly distinctive characteristics to the wines.

Grape varieties: Vins rouges et rosés :Carignan, cinsaut, grenache, lladoner pelut, syrah, mourvèdre, counoise, grenache rosé, terret noir, picpoul noir

The wines of this appellation

Cabrières produces both red and rosé wines. White wines grown in the same area are labelled Clairette du Languedoc. The red wines display a hallmark personality, and are generally very concentrated and well-balanced with aromas of red fruits (raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant) and peony. Over time, these evolve and take on spicy, smoky undertones and toasted aromas of roasted coffee. They can be served with game, grilled meats or meats served with a sauce. The rosés, known as ‘ruby-reds’ are made chiefly from Cinsault and are pleasant, light wines with delicate aromas (floral, fruity notes). They are well suited to cooked cold pork meats and hors d’œuvre.