For 30 years, the winegrowers that produce Pays d’Oc have played a pivotal role in the success of these varietal wines and the reputation of this Protected Geographical Indication, promoting its ethics and values. They can choose from the designation’s 58 permitted grape varieties to express their creativeness, along with an area under vine covering 120,000 hectares between the sea and the mountains that soaks up the myriad influences of this temperate Mediterranean climate. Set between the Camargue and the Pyrenees, the sun-kissed wine roads along which the Greeks and Romans travelled 26 centuries ago are now home to 20,000 Pays d’Oc winegrowers, either in independent or co-operative wineries.
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IGP Pays d’Oc are made in Languedoc-Roussillon
IGP Pays d’Oc are made in Languedoc-Roussillon
For 30 years, the winegrowers that produce Pays d’Oc have played a pivotal role in the success of these varietal wines and the reputation of this Protected Geographical Indication, promoting its ethics and values. They can choose from the designation’s 58 permitted grape varieties to express their creativeness, along with an area under vine covering 120,000 hectares between the sea and the mountains that soaks up the myriad influences of this temperate Mediterranean climate. Set between the Camargue and the Pyrenees, the sun-kissed wine roads along which the Greeks and Romans travelled 26 centuries ago are now home to 20,000 Pays d’Oc winegrowers, either in independent or co-operative wineries.
About us
Boasting 26 centuries of wine growing, Pays d’Oc is following in the footsteps of the Romans and the Cistercian monks. Discover the history of the designation.
Following in the footsteps of the Romans who founded France’s oldest wine region around the Roman colony of Narbonne in 118 BC, Pays d’Oc winegrowers have celebrated the 30th anniversary of the creation of the designation. Its inception dates back to 1987 and revolves around the concept of varietal wines. Recognised as a Protected Geographical Indication at European level since August 2009, this official quality endorsement has allowed winegrowers to push the boundaries of wine styles, beyond those of the appellations.
About us
Boasting 26 centuries of wine growing, Pays d’Oc is following in the footsteps of the Romans and the Cistercian monks. Discover the history of the designation.
Following in the footsteps of the Romans who founded France’s oldest wine region around the Roman colony of Narbonne in 118 BC, Pays d’Oc winegrowers have celebrated the 30th anniversary of the creation of the designation. Its inception dates back to 1987 and revolves around the concept of varietal wines. Recognised as a Protected Geographical Indication at European level since August 2009, this official quality endorsement has allowed winegrowers to push the boundaries of wine styles, beyond those of the appellations.
Tasting the wines
Take our advice on how to master the art of tasting wines with floral, fruity or empyreumatic notes, on how to store them and what temperature to serve them at…
The grape variety is at the core of a wine’s character. The unique feature of the IGP Pays d’Oc designation that it offers a range of wines with an extensive array of aroma and flavour profiles, thanks to a choice of 58 grape varieties permitted as single varietals or blends. Although this simple approach is ideal for learning the art of tasting, it also requires a few basic rules.
Tasting the wines
Take our advice on how to master the art of tasting wines with floral, fruity or empyreumatic notes, on how to store them and what temperature to serve them at…
The grape variety is at the core of a wine’s character. The unique feature of the IGP Pays d’Oc designation that it offers a range of wines with an extensive array of aroma and flavour profiles, thanks to a choice of 58 grape varieties permitted as single varietals or blends. Although this simple approach is ideal for learning the art of tasting, it also requires a few basic rules.
Wine tourism
The best way to discover IGP Pays d’Oc is to travel along its wine roads.
Set in the heart of France’s leading tourist destination for the number of Unesco World Heritage sites, the vineyards of Pays d’Oc are home to four historic roads punctuated by remarkable structures: the Canal du Midi, the Via Domitia, the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela and Sète harbour. Take a trip along these roads in search of our estates, chateaux and co-operative wineries – over 100 venues offer wine tourism activities.
