{"title":"Languedoc-Roussillon Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eLanguedoc-Roussillon sits in the south of France along the Mediterranean coast, and it's one of the country's most reliable sources of everyday drinking wine without sacrificing character. The region produces a genuine mix of styles, with warm-climate reds built around Grenache and Syrah alongside increasingly good value whites and rosé. It doesn't carry the prestige pricing of Bordeaux or Burgundy, which makes it a smart place to look if you want authentic French wine without paying for the name. Compared with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rhone-valley-wine\"\u003eRhône Valley\u003c\/a\u003e further north, styles here tend to be a touch riper and more relaxed. For the wider French range, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/french-wine\"\u003eFrench Wine\u003c\/a\u003e covers everything else, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/red-wine\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a look if you'd rather shop by style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sous-le-soleil-merlot","title":"Sous le Soleil Merlot 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSous le Soleil Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soft, fruit-forward red from southern France, made for relaxed and uncomplicated drinking. Its medium-bodied style combines generous flavour with smooth tannins, making it approachable enough to enjoy on its own while retaining enough substance for the dinner table. A dependable everyday Merlot with broad crowd appeal, it works particularly well with pizza, pasta, roast chicken, grilled meats and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade entirely from Merlot, the 2023 vintage opens with ripe aromas of strawberry, raspberry and cherry, complemented by gentle spice. 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Its juicy palate and silky tannins make it easy to enjoy on its own, while there is enough richness to accompany steak, roast meats, tomato-based pasta or a simple cheese platter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright ruby in colour with purple hints. The nose shows blackcurrant and blackberry, complemented by touches of violet and liquorice. 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It is a versatile southern French red for charcuterie, grilled meats, hearty pasta or gently spiced dishes, offering plenty of regional personality without feeling heavy or overly alcoholic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2022 vintage is made from 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 20% Carignan. Lively crushed red fruit leads the nose, followed by pepper and warming spice. 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Made from 100% Merlot grown across the Hérault, Gard and Aude in the Pays d'Oc, it balances juicy fruit with fresh acidity and fine, lightly firm tannins. Barton \u0026amp; Guestier has been trading wine since 1725, so there is plenty of experience behind this easygoing red. A smart choice for weeknight dinners, barbecued lamb, roast chicken or pasta with a rich tomato sauce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 2024 fruit was sourced from the Hérault, Gard and Aude areas of Languedoc, where soils include schist, marl, chalk and clay. Part of the harvest underwent flash détente to build colour and fruit expression, while the remainder was traditionally fermented in vats with twice-daily rack and return. A three-week maceration and micro-oxygenation before malolactic fermentation helped soften the tannins. 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