The New Face of Languedoc

Wine Blast with Susie and Peter

Languedoc is a wine region on the move.
Sure, it's a huge region with plenty of history, some of it troubled.
But there are things happening in Languedoc wine now that are innovative, surprising, intriguing and...well, delicious.
In short, it's well worthy of our attention.
In this episode, sponsored by AOP Languedoc, we chat to writers Rupert Millar and Rosemary George MW, and we also hear from wine growers Benoît Bertrand (Domaine de Malavieille) and Jenia Vermillard (Domaine Ampelhus).
We hear of ambitious attempts to revive long lost grape varieties from the verge of extinction, and ingenious solutions to the challenges posed by climate change.
We explore the region's renown for good value in its wines, consider its historic ups and downs, and look to what the future might hold.
Along the way we somehow feature feather boas, Lithuania, a stray dog, the Romans, shrinking pains, finishing school, architecture, Assyrtiko, violins, agroforestry and ratatouille.
Oh, and a love story.
And of course it wouldn't be a normal episode of Wine Blast if we didn't taste and recommend some brilliant wines. These beauties are all AOP Languedoc wines:

• Chateau de Lascaux Garrigue Blanc 2021
• Paul Mas Jardin de Roses Traviata 2022
• Bergerie du Capucin Les 100 Pas du Berger Rouge 2020
• Domaine de Roquemale Les Grés 2020
• Domaine Ampelhus Languedoc Grés de Montpellier 2022
• Clos des Nines L’Orée 2020
• Domaine Les Aurelles Solen 2000

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Thanks for tuning in. Here's to the joy of wine - and cheers to you!

Chapters

1. Welcome to our wine-fuelled world (00:00:05)

2. Why is Languedoc worthy of our attention? (00:00:39)

3. What's coming up? (00:01:49)

4. Setting the scene (00:03:02)

5. AOP Languedoc (00:06:42)

6. Rupert Millar interview (00:09:55)

7. MID-EPISODE RECAP (00:18:16)

8. Rosemary George MW (00:18:46)

9. Benoit Bertrand of Domaine de Malavieille (00:21:25)

10. Jenia Vermillard of Domaine Ampelhus (00:24:56)

11. Jenia on agroforestry (00:35:23)

12. We taste and recommend AOP Languedoc wines! (00:39:04)

13. Kermit Lynch again (00:43:53)

14. Our top tip re choosing Languedoc wines (00:44:28)

15. FINAL SUMMARY (00:45:20)

16. Outro (00:45:55)