The slow food movement and the wines of the Coteaux du Languedoc come together in a celebration "the origins of taste" at Montpellier (34 Herault, LanguedocRoussillon) from 13-16 April 2007
This savoury trip to re-discovering food includes several events : International Markets, Taste Workshops (reservations required), a showcase with 800 wines for tasting, and the new Eating Slow space.
For all that Montpellier is in the heart of the Languedoc, this is a modern and lively city which is well worth a visit - the fact that it is twinned with Glasgow and Barcelona gives you an idea of its style!
But it is also the capital of the Languedoc wines - an impressive and increasingly high quality range of wines from the region - Coteaux du Languedoc and Vins de Pays d'Oc come from most parts of the region, whilst smaller appellations such as Pic St Loup, Picpoul de Pinet, St Chinian produce very distinctive styles.
For a good selection of wines carefully selected by people who know the region well see Pic Wines
Links:-
Montpellier Tourist Office
Slow Food and Wine Festival
Recommended Reading:-
Languedoc Roussillon Tarn Gorges Green Guide (Michelin Green Guides)
