2 editor-picked estates growing Sauvignon Blanc in Languedoc.
Where to taste Sauvignon Blanc in Languedoc: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
The cellar
2 bottles with at least 15% Sauvignon Blanc in the blend.
Montpeyroux estate created in 1987 by the Teissedre and Commeyras families at the foot of the Larzac foothills, 18 hectares across 22 parcels worked in organic agriculture.
Tasting: Cellar tastings at Montpeyroux by appointment
Signature wines: Velours, Cote Doree, Aigueliere L Esprit
Tip: Velours (named for the silkiness of the wine) is the upper-tier Terrasses du Larzac; L'Esprit is the regular cuvee.
Domaine de Cigalus is one of Gerard Bertrand's flagship biodynamic estates at Bizanet near Narbonne (Demeter certified since 2009). The Cigalus blanc is a Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc-Viognier blend at the upper end of the budget range (~EUR22), and is the white-wine showcase of Bertrand's biodynamic portfolio. The estate's red Cigalus is similarly priced.
Tip: Cigalus visits combine a biodynamic farm tour with a producer-led tasting at the Chateau l'Hospitalet hotel and restaurant complex. The white sits at the budget ceiling; pair with grilled sea bass or langoustines.
Wine and cheese
In a typically Mediterranean landscape, discover two of the region’s greatest treasures on this unforgettable half-day experience combining fine wines, fresh oysters, ...
Discover the wines of Languedoc with a tasting and a fun wine quiz 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
During this tour you will visit two wine estate châteaux and taste their excellent range of wines.
