ha > 4th largest of France 30% export south of Languedoc area Tauch and D'Alaric mountain ranges > hilly up to 450 ma Acidity retained due to: Cooling influence of altitude and cold northern winds 90% red Principal varieties: GSMCC Carignan Grenache Noir Mourvèdre Syrah 40 % of any of those in final blend Max yield 50 hl/ha Corbières-Boutenac AOC Sub-appellation Carignan, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre min 70%