Sud De France Festival of food and wine
Sample the delights of the South of France throughout September
Sunny Mediterranean vibes will be spreading across the UK when the Sud de France Festival of food and wine takes place throughout September
From the mountainous Pyrenees, to the long Mediterranean beaches and acres of vineyards, Languedoc-Roussillon is a region of contrasts, reflected in the wide variety of food and wines. Take a look at our Vive La France section to find out more.
Café Rouge are getting involved by offering you a sample of traditional Languedoc-Roussillon delicacies throughout September, including soupe de poisson, cassoulet and apricot tart.
Wines and special dishes below available nationwide through out September.
Sud de France cocktail.... Muscat Sunshine £3.50 Summer in a glass! Muscat de Mireval with tonic water, slices of juicy oranges and lemons and lots of ice. *** Soupe de Poisson du Sud - £4.85 A rich and rustic fish soup with croutons WINE MATCH Picpoul de Pinet ‘Le Pied Marin' Glass 250ml £5.35 Bottle £14.95 Made entirely from the rare, ancient piquepoul grape, this is a light, aromatic white. Dry and refreshing, with snappy, crisp flavours of lemon and grapefruit. *** Cassoulet de Castelnaudary £10.25 Traditional slow cooked casserole of Toulouse sausage, duck confit and white beans WINE MATCH Minervois ‘Bois des Princes' 2006 Glass 250ml £5.35 Bottle £14.95 Herbs and wild flowers, together with hints of cherry and other red fruits. Soft and elegant, with the warmth of the Southern French sunshine in the bottle. *** Tarte aux Abricots £3.95 Warm apricot tart with crème Chantilly WINE MATCH Muscat de Mireval-Tradition - Glass 125ml £3.50 Bottle £17.95 Bright gold in colour and full of blossom and orange flavours, this wine is a wonderful sweet Muscat with a lovely freshness. You can find out more about the Languedoc-Roussillion region, its wine and food plus a recipes for casoulet in our Vive La France section by clicking on the tab above.
You'll find all of Languedoc-Roussillon's finest regional produce under the umbrella brand Sud de France, a byword for healthy and authentic cuisine.
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