Wine Tips And Knowledge - Pierre Hourlier Wines

Our featured Marselan wine is one of these, produced by Domaine Villepeyroux Forest, a vineyard located in the very heart of the Minervois region in the Languedoc. The estate boasts 40 hectares of vines planted on half slopes of clay-limestone soil, with Marselan being one of a dozen grape varieties grown on the land.

Predominantly grown in the northern Rhone valley, to produce the famous Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage wine, the Marsanne wine grape is more widely used than you would initially think.

5 Fun Facts about Beaujolais! A smaller wine region which produces some wonderful wines. From Crus de Beaujolais to the winemaking history.

10 Fun Facts about Port! From what LBV means to the origins and food pairings.

You can expect a quick handy guide on Crémant Wines. Including a Map of the various regions where Crémant comes from in France.

Since January 2016 the Languedoc and Roussillon wine regions have been grouped together for administrative reasons, being a part of the newest region, Occitanie. With over 750,000 acres of vineyards, this region is famous for the diversity and creativity which is reflected in their wines. Occitanie refers to the historical name of the broader region, with 'Oc' meaning 'yes'. The new Occitanie also includes the County of Foix and Haute-Guyenne areas. 

The different facts and knowledge surrounding dessert wines are normally unknown- however, we have put together a guide to help you differentiate and learn about the different types of dessert wine.

Rose, a very popular drink across the world, but many are left wondering how this is made. We have put together some information to help you understand your wine better.