COTEAUX DU LANGUEDOC     THE RED WINES: The grape varietals Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache were planted in 1982 and first vinified in 1986. On certain well drained slopes they produce no more than 50hl/hectare. These wines are a typical example of our appellation : strong, well balanced with supple tanins which maintain their aromas of red fruits for several months. THE WHITE WINES: This vineyard was planted on 5 hectares of land in 1988. After tasting several different varietals we decided to plant Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache blanc and Bourboulenc. Our first great year for the white wines was in 1994 when the vineyard had begun to mature and our vinifying techniques were well mastered. Since then, as our orders have outgrown our supply, we replanted in 1998 three more hectares of Roussanne and Viognier. These wines are typically meridional with delicious aromas of honey and apricot. THE ROSÉS WINES: Our rosé is principally for the French market but is also much appreciated in summer by our english and germans visitors. Full well balanced wines with aromas of strawberry and raspberry made from Syrah, Cinsault and Grenache, the juice is "bled" from a first short maceration vinified in cooling vats. The wines can be drunk for up to two years. THE CUVÉE DE TURENNE : Grès de Montpellier The Abbey of Valmagne was acquired in 1838 by our ancestor the Count Henri-Amédée-Mercure de Turenne and in his honour we have given his name to our greatest wines. The production comes from the best parts of our domain recognised throughout Languedoc, and is a typical example of the new appellation "Grés de Montpellier". THE RED WINES are produced with Syrah and Mourvèdre giving fruity aromas, structure and depth. They are best drunk between 5 and 10 years old and are dominated by a smoky, truffle and bay leaf nose. They are strong, well balanced and elegant wines, greatly enhanced after a year's maturity in barrels. THE WHITE WINES are composed of Roussanne and Viognier and are vinified in new barrels during six months. They hence acquire a lovely golden color. Well structured wines with aromas of honey and dried fruits. Both complex and elegant they can be drunk between two and four years.