Hérault

The Hérault region offers perhaps the greatest diversity of Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) wines, covering almost two-thirds of the production area. Wines from the Hérault department can be protected by the Vin de Pays d'Oc appellation, which is superimposed on the Vin de pays de l'Hérault appellation. Within this department, there are also more restricted areas to which a decree has granted specific PGIs, such as Val de Montferrand, Mont Baudille, Monts de la Grage, Coteaux d'Enserune, Coteaux du Libron, Coteaux de Murviel, Coteaux de Laurens, Côtes de Thongue, la Bénovie, Cassan, Coteaux du Salagou, etc.

Vin de Pays de l'Hérault wines are made from traditional Mediterranean grape varieties such as Carignan, Syrah, Cinsault and Grenache for reds, but also from other varieties, notably Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon. For white wines, the Vin de pays de l'Hérault appellation includes Grenache blanc, Maccabeu and Terret, as well as Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Viognier. The Vin de pays de l'Hérault appellation offers some admirable vintages to discover, such as Domaine Mas Cal Demoura, Domaine Les Clos du Serres, Domaine Mas de Daumas Gassac, Mas Julien and Domaine du Pas de l'Escalette.