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In terms of overrall volume of wine produced, the Languedoc, located in southern France, remains at or near the top for the country. With more focus on quality and increased technology in the cellars, the region offers some of the best value-oriented wine in France. Overrall the Languedoc only produces around 10 percent of France's AOC wines. The earliest appellations were Fitou and Corbieres followed by Minervois and the Coteaux du Languedoc. The most planted variety is the red Carignan closely followed by Grenache, Cinsault, Mouvedre and Syrah. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are not permitted for AOC wines, however they are largely used in Vin de Pays wines. Chardonnay is the most widely planted white grape.  Languedoc is often seen bracketed with its neighbor to south Roussillon.  

Roussillon, although located in France has a history rich with Spanish influence.  With most of its inhabitants of Catalan decent, the region's wine styles and techniques, as well as its grape varieties, have much in common with its neighbor, Spain.  Roussillon's climate and geography is quite ideal for grape growing, however, due to a lag in technology and materials used, the region had been slow on the development of quality wine.  Today, with temperature controlled cellars and new oak for aging, Roussillon is now home to some of France's most exciting reds and whites. Carignan, Syrah, Maccabeu, Mouvedre, Cinsault and Grenache Noir and Blanc are major varietals of the region grown successfully in the AOCs of Banyuls and Collioure, and Cotes du Rousillon.

     Banyuls

     Blanquette de Limoux

     Collioure

     Corbieres

     Coteaux du Languedoc

     Cotes Catalanes

     Minervois

     Saint Chinian

     Vin de Pays de l'Herault

     Vin de Pays d'Oc