Maison Noilly Prat ★ 4.7
Maison Noilly Prat, founded 1813 in Marseillan on the Etang de Thau, the original French dry vermouth. Tours of the cellars and the outdoor enstreau cask ageing are open March to November.
A guide to distilleries in Languedoc.
Distilleries in Languedoc
Distillerie des Camisards ★ 4.5
Antoine Restencourt's artisanal Cevennes distillery in Les Salles-du-Gardon, producing the only single malt whisky from the Cevennes plus a pastis, finished in chestnut and rum casks.
Maison Fluide ★ 4.4
Artisanal Camargue distillery founded 2024 by Frederi and Pascal Sauvaire in Aigues-Mortes, building an organic Oruza spirits range around Camargue rice on a 600-litre copper still.
Distillerie Sud Languedoc ★ 4.2
Cooperative distillery at La Prade in Sigean producing the Fine du Languedoc grape brandy, marcs from Languedoc varietals and fruit eaux-de-vie distilled from southern French orchards.
Distillerie Bel Air ★ 4.2
Cevennes distillery founded 1992 by Evelyne and Pierre Crouzier on the southern Gard plateau and taken over in 2017 by biochemist Pierre Boccon-Gibod with Helio Carli and Hannibal Andre. The team works around 100 hectares across the Saint-Just-et-Vacquieres home site and a second site at Castelnaudary, distilling lavender, thyme, rosemary, savory and juniper into essential oils and hydrosols using low-temperature distillation.
Distillerie des Cevennes ★ 4.1
Cazilhac distillery operating since 1930 as the last cade oil producer in Europe, distilling Mediterranean juniper into traditional cade oil and natural skincare distillates at the southern Cevennes edge.
Distilleries in Languedoc, FAQ
When is the best time to visit Languedoc for wine?
Peak wine-travel season in Languedoc is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
Do I need an appointment to taste at Languedoc estates?
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
What hours do Languedoc cellars and tasting rooms keep?
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
How does tipping work at Languedoc tastings?
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
What is the one wine to try in Languedoc?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Languedoc rewards trust.