Languedoc-Roussillon Sud De France Top 100 Wine Competition

A competition to find the best 100 wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon region, endorsed by the UK's most acclaimed wine experts.

The Sud de France Languedoc-Roussillon Top 100 Competition has evolved into one of the most anticipated annual wine competitions. Each March, a panel of some of the UK’s star writers, authors, buyers and sommeliers taste, judge and shortlist outstanding wines from one of the world’s most diverse and progressive wine regions : the Languedoc-Roussillon.

The Competition showcases the finest wines from the southern French region of Languedoc-Roussillon. The 2014 competition saw 600 wines from 178 producers whittled down to the Top 100 wines, chosen by a panel of experts chaired by Tim Atkin MW.

FAST FACTS
• 600 wines from 178 producers were rigorously blind tasted by six panels of judges. The shortlisted wines were then tasted again by different judges.
• Once the Top 100 wines were selected, the judges tasted the selected wines and awarded 19 trophies.
• The Top 100 comprises wines from 67 producers.
• 65 wines are AOC and 35 IGP.
• 68% are red wines, 27% white wines, 5% rosé.
• 30% are varietal wines, 70% are blends.
• Consumers can then share in the excitement at Bastille Day-themed, July tastings in wine merchants. The wines will also be presented at tastings at gourmet events, including the Three Wine Men and Wine Gang shows in key cities; also in Majestic stores and via new food and wine initiatives.