The Cité de Carcassonne designation, classified as a PGI (Protected Geographical Indication), is nestled in the heart of the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region in France. This region is renowned for the diversity and quality of its wines, benefiting from an ideal Mediterranean climate for viticulture.

Wines from the Cité de Carcassonne are recognised for their aromatic richness and well-balanced structure. The reds, often made from grape varieties such as Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon, offer notes of red and black fruits, with hints of spices and the garrigue typical of the region. The whites, based on Chardonnay, Vermentino, or Sauvignon Blanc, are distinguished by their freshness and floral and fruity aromas.

This designation also benefits from the cultural and historical heritage of the medieval city of Carcassonne, thus attracting oenophiles and wine enthusiasts in search of a unique wine tourism experience. For wine cellar managers, wines from the Cité de Carcassonne provide an excellent opportunity to enrich their collection with authentic and characterful wines.

Keywords: wine cellar management, Languedoc-Roussillon, wine tourism, Protected Geographical Indication (PGI).

Wines of the Cité de Carcassonne - IGP appellation

Peak

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2018

Domaine L'Estagnère
Bottle (75cl)
Peak

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2018

Charlemagne - La Source
Bottle (75cl)
Peak

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2018

Charlemagne - La Soirée
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2021

Domaine Rhodes - Les Brugues
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2023

Domaine Le Colombies
Bottle (75cl)
Youth

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2024

Charlemagne Carcassonne - La Source
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2024

Garille - Gris de Garille
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2023

Gérard Bertrand - Castellum
Bottle (75cl)
Peak

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2018

Vignobles Foncalieu - Trésor Cathare
Bottle (75cl)
Peak

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2018

Domaine Lalande - Les Hauts de Lalande
Bottle (75cl)
Youth

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2024

Pierre & Antonin - Pierre Tailleur de Vins
Bottle (75cl)
Peak

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2018

Gérard Bertrand - An 1130
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2023

Famille Auzias - Paretlongue Blanc
Bottle (75cl)
Maturity

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2022

Gérard Bertrand - Castellum
Bottle (75cl)
Youth
Maturity

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne - 2022

Domaine Auzias - Montagne Noire
Bottle (75cl)
Undetermined

Languedoc-Roussillon - Cité de Carcassonne

Domaine Auzias - Les Montagnes
Bottle (75cl)