Charlotte Kristensen, a wine columnist for YOU Magazine, has recommended four bottles from the Languedoc region of France, describing them as embodying the area's modern Mediterranean character. Kristensen first visited the Languedoc in 2019 and was drawn to the variety and vibrancy of its wines.
Her selections aim to capture the region's "sunshine, flavour and joie de vivre." She recounts experiences drinking Picpoul by the Thau lagoon, picnicking in the Corbières and Fitou vineyards, and enjoying wine along the Canal du Midi.
Among the recommendations is a classic Picpoul, noted for its "juicy lemon and lip-smacking acidity," making it suitable for summer sipping with shellfish. Another is a red wine, described as a "sumptuous sub-£10 rouge" that offers notes of dark berries and a violet aroma, suggested as an accompaniment to grilled meats.
A white blend made from southern French grapes is highlighted for its texture and layers of ripe peach, jasmine, and a hint of pepper. The final recommendation comes from vineyards near wetlands, offering delicate blossom, grapefruit, and a mineral character. These wines are presented as representative of the Languedoc's dynamic wine-producing landscape.