After three very long days charging around the 10 halls of the Montpellier Exhibition Centre in February for the Vinisud wine fair, Chris has selected some exciting new producers to dangle in front of the very demanding sommeliers we supply.

Languedoc and Roussillon produce some excellent value-for-money wines. An area blessed with perfect viticultural conditions - long sunny days and good breezes enable more vignerons to employ organic, natural or biodynamic systems in their winemaking.

Regional varieties such as Grenche, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Carignan and Picpoul are fashioned by a new wave of winemakers who employ both traditional and modern techniques.

Along with an incredible conscientousness and professionalism among the quality wine makers of this region it makes an exciting region to explore.