Languedoc-Roussillon is one of the largest wine producing regions in France, located just north of the Spanish border. The large surface area of the region ensures that there is a great diversity of soils and terroirs, but all benefit from a warm and humid Mediterranean climate, ideal for viticulture. This diversity is also reflected in the grape varieties of the wines, which range from Cabernet Sauvignon to Carignan for the reds or from Grenache Blanc to Bourboulenc for the whites.