Pays d'Hérault Monts de la Grage: Domaine des Paissels Les Petits Bouschet a Déboucher

The Languedoc, though often referred to loosely as a single entity, is not a wine appellation in its own right but a broad Mediterranean region encompassing a wealth of individual appellations. Traditionally, labels carried the specific titles of Languedoc AOC and its numerous sub-regions, from Corbières and Minervois to Pic Saint-Loup and Faugères. Since January 2016, the historic Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrénées regions have been administratively merged into Occitanie, France's newest region. Stretching along the coast from the Rhône towards the Spanish border, the Languedoc is one of France's largest and most diverse wine-producing areas.

The Pays d'Hérault Monts de la Grage is a recognised subzone within the IGP Pays d'Hérault, in the Languedoc region of southern France. Its vineyards lie along the foothills of mountainous terrain, particularly near the Saint-Chinian area, extending across several communes. With elevations reaching up to around 400 metres and good southern exposure, the area benefits from favourable ripening conditions while retaining freshness. The name 'Grage' refers to the local schist scree soils, which, along with clay-limestone formations, play a key role in shaping the character of the wines. Its Mediterranean climate — characterised by hot, dry summers and abundant sunshine — is moderated by altitude and varied topography, helping to preserve balance and acidity. Overall, the subzone produces approachable yet characterful wines that reflect both the diversity of the Languedoc's terroirs and the influence of its warm southern climate.