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Languedoc-Roussillon – one of the fastest growing regions for Quality wines today

Some of the top wine critics have tipped Languedoc-Roussillon in South of France as the next region, to soon reach the wine quality of nothing less than Bordeaux and Burgundy - at a much attractive price. Today, Coteaux du Languedoc is one of the most sought-after appellations in France and this should continue to be the trend in the coming years. The five best known appellations in the Languedoc include Coteaux du Languedoc, Corbières, Faugères, Minervois, and Saint-Chinian.

Not so long ago, Languedoc- Roussillon region was considered to be an area which was producing lot of wines with not too much focus on premium quality. Most of the other wine regions in France and other parts of the world would buy bulk wines from here with great price value ratio. The popular category of "Vin de Table" and "Vin de Pays" covered majority of the production. Hence, needless to say, Rest of France and the International market perceived this region as a region for just every day wines.