# Languedoc Rouge (2021)

- **Producer:** Hecht & Bannier
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €9
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Aromas & flavours:** black pepper, red plum, red cherry

## About this wine

The Hecht & Bannier Languedoc Rouge 2021 is a red wine from the Languedoc appellation, a region with a winemaking tradition that spans millennia. The wine is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan grapes, sourced by the négociant house Hecht & Bannier, founded by Gregory Hecht and François Bannier. The producer focuses on selecting fruits from various terroirs within the Languedoc. The grapes used for this wine are certified organic.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes are certified organic by Ecocert.
- A blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan.
- Aged exclusively in concrete tanks.
- Languedoc has a winemaking history stretching back to Roman times.

## Food pairing

The medium body and fruit-driven character of the wine make it versatile. Its balanced tannins and acidity can complement the richness of proteins and cut through fattier elements. The peppery notes in the wine can echo spices in dishes, while its fruitiness can contrast with savory elements.

## Wine making process

The Hecht & Bannier Languedoc Rouge 2021 is produced using grapes that are certified organic. The winemaking process involves fermentation exclusively in concrete tanks, a technique employed to preserve the fresh and fruity aromas of the Syrah, Grenache, and Carignan varietals. The wine does not undergo any barrel aging, with its maturation also taking place in concrete tanks. This approach is designed to allow the pure expression of the fruit and the Languedoc terroir.