Alignan du Vent, near Pezenas, in Languedoc is a village of 1200 inhabitants set in the heart of vineyards. The village is said to take its name from a veteran of the seventh Roman legion, "Alinianum", who built a villa on the land he probably received from the emperor as a reward for his services. Despite the relative decline in agricultural activities, Alignan du Vent has neither renounced its past nor lost its soul and remains a lively and proud village. Vines cover the greatest part of its territory and their roots plunge deep into a mixture of clay and pebbles.

Cepage: Syrah.

About the Wine: This Syrah is grown in the gravelly, clay soil of Lanquedoc.  The grapes are picked at night, when it is cooler, sorted and pressed then racked cold.  The wine is vinified in vats for 3 weeks then aged in tanks for 8 months in order to optimize the flavors and structure of the wine.

Tasting Notes:  Bursting with ripe red berries, this wine is very approachable and appealing.  The color is a playful red - a fair introduction to the pleasing aromas and taste of round ripe berry fruit. 

Recommended Food Pairings: Bistro fare - this wine will easily complement sausage, sandwiches, roast chicken.

Awards:  Once again, the vineyard has won the gold medal at the Paris Concours. In addition, over the past several years, this vineyard has won Gold Medals at the World Chardonnay competition.

Cotes de Thongue is located along the northern part of the Mediterranean coast in Languedoc.