As James Lawther MW of Decanter magazine notes, " The Languedoc has long been touted as Frances next big thing", & many see the region as Frances answer to the New World. This is partly due to the plentiful sunshine & partly to the relaxed IGP laws that allow winemakers to bottle single varietal wines & clearly label them as such. A classic example, Mezigue is made purely from Syrah
- the noble grape of the northern Rhône, now widely adopted around the world, most especially by Australia where it is known as Shiraz. Winemaker Guilhem Marty selected grapes from various terroirs within the Languedoc to achieve a fine balance between upfront fruit & spicy, peppery character. A perfect partner for roast beef or venison sausages.