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Languedoc Reputation Quotes
"...modern southern French wines now bring to mind such terms as
regionality, innovation, value for money and diversity. Winemakers in the
Languedoc-Roussillon are creative and enjoy diversity. There is a sense of
newness, a sense of possibility about the region."
Justin Howard-Sneyd, MW, 2007
"If I had to name the most exciting wine region in France, it would be the
Languedoc-Roussillon. If I had to say which region was producing the best-value
red wine, I wouldn't hesitate over the Languedoc."
Joanna Simon, 2004
"There's brilliant stuff to be had here and anyone not yet convinced
should be pointed firmly in the direction of the likes of Domaine Sainte Rose......"
Berkmann Wine Cellars, 2003
"Increasingly the Languedoc offers the
greatest concentration of hand-crafted French wines with real individuality for
less than £10 a bottle"
Jancis Robinson- The Financial Times
"The area has the potential to be the most
dynamic winemaking region in Europe. The wine style from here has greater
diversity than any other area of France"
Ashley Huntingdon (Managing Director
Domaine La Baume)- Decanter Magazine June 2002
"There are some vin de pays that rival the
best appellations..."
Rosemary George, The wines of the South of
France
"The separate Vins de Pays d'Oc name that covers the entire Languedoc
Roussillon region is the French wine region to watch.....the Languedoc's
new-wave wines grow ever more impressive."
The Times
"The Languedoc-Roussillon- one of the undiscovered
bastions of delicious, value-priced wines."
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
"In our opinion this the world's most
exciting wine region in terms of quality versus price"
James Nicholson Wine Merchant
"The area.....is where many of the most
exciting 'value' wines can now be found."
La Reserve, Wine Merchant
"What is happening in the Languedoc-Roussillon
is a once in a lifetime opportunity for wine lovers and consumers, the quality
to price ratio is unbeatable currently and should be taken full advantage of."
A&B Vintners Ltd.
"- and no wonder Vin de Pays d'Oc has become France's
answer to the new world."
Joanna Simon- Sunday Times Magazine, September 2002
"Vin de Pays d'OC wines are fast becoming a by-word for
reliable, fruit driven wines which represent excellent value for money."
Majestic, Wine Merchant
"Indeed it could be said that, when Robert Mondavi comes
knocking on your door to ask if he could set up a £3 million premium winery with
all the trimmings, you know that you have made it as a wine region."
Berry Bros. & Rudd, Wine Merchant
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