From Montpellier Languedoc Wine Tour half-day trip
- Duration: 210 Minutes (approx.)
Meet your English speaking local guide
This afternoon, meet your local guide who is an expert in Languedoc wines and who will go over the itinerary and program of the day with you. Board your premium A/C minivan, and begin to make your way towards the Pic Saint Loup Wine producing region.
Reach the Pic Saint Loup Wine Region
20km north of Montpellier, the Pic Saint-Loup and Hortus Causse form a picturesque and geologically surprising landscape that has become a favourite for hiking around Montpellier. Located between the Mediterranean and the Cevennes, this legendary valley is home to one of the most interesting Languedoc terroirs.
Visit and Wine Tasting in two Wineries
Your small group half day languedoc wine tour includes the visit of two wineries. During the winery tours, experience commented wine tasting sessions so as to better understand the types of wines that are made in the area. During the visits, you'll learn all about wine, from the working of the vines to vinification and aging.
You will also learn about the type of grape varieties that are used and be introduced to the notion of Biodynamic wine making. A large majority of wineries of the area have also decided to produce only organic wines.
More information about Pic Saint Loup Vineyard
The Pic Saint-Loup wine growing region extends from the first Cévennes foothills in the Garrigues area north of Montpellier and about 30 kms from the Mediterranean coast. Anchored in a landscape shaped by the natural and legendary sculptures of Pic Saint Loup and Causse de l'Hortus, this little piece of Languedoc has all the advantages of a great terroir.
The main grape varieties that are used here include Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre that are common grapes used in the Languedoc wine producing region. Originally Grenache used to be the main grape but today Syrah has replaced it. This particular grape variety has found its terroir of predilection in Pic Saint Loup.
The wines of Pic Saint Loup include red and rosé wines. 90% of the production is red wine that benefits from the aromatic freshness of the garrigue, with notes of thyme, bay leaves, rosemary, cade, menthol, associated with aromas of red and black berries. The finesse of the tannins and the freshness offer balanced and elegant wines.
