Terroirs of Sud de France Wines

The soils and ’terroirs’ in this huge area are very varied, from Schist, Chalk, Sandstone, Marl, Gravel, Pebbles, limestone, To Granit and Alluvial soil; thus making many marvelous and different styles of wine.

Climate

Mediterranean summers are very hot and dry.
Autumns and springs are temperate, although morning frosts are still possible in April.
The winters are also mild and sunny with temperatures occasionally dropping slightly below zero degree.
The rainfall is very low, among the lowest for French cities, and the ‘cers’(west wind) allows the wines to dry and prevents disease.
The Languedoc’s climate is one of the most suitable for growing grapes.

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