Côtes du Roussillon Villages is a French appellation located in the Roussillon wine region that includes the villages Caramany, Latour de France, Lesquerde, and Tautave, all surrounding the village of Maury. The appellation exclusively produces red blends that are based on Grenache, Carignan Noir, Lladoner Pelut, Syrah and Mourvèdre.

Due to different soils and blends, the wines can slightly differ in character, but they are generally powerful and tannic with fruity notes that are complemented by herbal, spicy, mineral, and earthy nuances. The wines perfectly pair with game, white or red meat, and cheese.

Although it also produces white and rosé wines, Faugères is a French appellation located in Languedoc-Roussillon that is mostly known for their ripe and fruity red wines based on Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre, with the occasional addition of Cinsaut and Lladoner Pelut.

These ruby red wines typically display primary aromas of ripe red and black fruits that are usually complemented by nuances of coffee, underbrush, or pepper. With age, the wines may develop more robust expressions of leather or tobacco. Because of their well-structured tannins, red Faugères wines are an excellent match to red meat, game, or stews.

Fitou is a French appellation located in Languedoc (Aude) that produces full-bodied red wines primarily based on Carignan and Grenache, with small percentages of Mourvedre and Syrah. These wines are characterized by typical aromas of ripe red and black fruits, hints of violets, spices, or herbs, as well as nuances of vanilla and oak that develop with age.

Although they can be enjoyed young, Fitou wines greatly benefit from aging. In their youth, these wines can be an excellent accompaniment to white meat or charcuterie, while the well-balanced tannins of aged varieties perfectly complement red meat, game, or stews.

Cinsault, also known as Cinsaut, is a red wine grape variety primarily grown in the southern regions of France, particularly in the Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence areas. It is also widely cultivated in other wine regions around the world, including South Africa, where it has a significant presence, as well as in Algeria, Morocco, and Lebanon.

Cinsault is known for producing wines that are light to medium-bodied with a soft, fruity character. The grape is often used as a blending partner due to its ability to add freshness and aromatic complexity to wines. In blends, it is commonly paired with varieties such as Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, contributing to the structure and aromatic profile of wines like those from the Southern Rhône, including Châteauneuf-du-Pape and various Côtes du Rhône wines. 

Caladoc is a red wine grape variety that is a cross between Grenache and Malbec. It was created in 1958 by French ampelographer Paul Truel as part of an effort to develop new grape varieties that could thrive in the southern French climate while offering desirable winemaking characteristics.

Caladoc is primarily grown in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France, but it can also be found in other parts of southern France and in some vineyards around the Mediterranean. Caladoc grapes produce wines that are deeply colored with medium to full body.