Nestled within the heart of Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Cotes de Thongue is a wine region that truly embodies the essence of exceptional French wine. Boasting a myriad of rich and diverse vineyards, it stretches across diverse terrains, offering a bouquet of exquisite varietals that hold the alluring whispers of the French landscape.
The Cotes de Thongue region is renowned for its brilliant and eclectic collection of wines, which it owes to an amalgamation of favourable climate conditions and the indefatigable dedication of its vignerons. Be it reds, whites or rosés, Cotes de Thongue encompasses a spectrum of wines made primarily from Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvèdre grapes, as well as Merlot and Sauvignon for those with a preference for international grape varieties.
The red wines from this region are delightfully robust, expressing a full-bodied character with notes of ripe black fruits along with subtle undertones of spices. On the other hand, the white wines offer a remarkable freshness, elegance and aromatic complexity, with notes of white fruits and a subtle hint of minerality.
The terroir - a unique blend of limestone, schist and argillaceous soils - provides the wines of Cotes de Thongue with their distinctive defining characters. Constantly kissed by the Mediterranean sun and cooled by the sea breeze, the vineyards cultivate grapes of unrivalled quality, which radiate naturally in the character of their wines.
The winegrowers of Cotes de Thongue, harmonising traditional viticultural methods with a touch of innovation, ensures an intimate relationship between nature's bounty and the wines it nurtures. Whether it’s a celebratory drink or to simply accompany a comforting meal, Cotes de Thongue wines ceaselessly enchant and impress with their immaculate synthesis of artistry and authenticity. Regardless of occasion, these wines undeniably represent an indigenous piece of charming southern France.
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