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Mourvèdre Languedoc-Roussillon Béziers vin rouge tranquille

Origin

Spanish

Growing regions

France, Spain

Also known as

Monastrell

Mourvèdre from Languedoc around Béziers — a Mediterranean red variety vinified in the Saint-Chinian, Minervois and Faugeres appellations, on the schist, sandstone and limestone of the Hérault — is a fundamental complementary variety in Languedoc blends alongside Grenache and Syrah.