A Languedoc appellation, between Minervois to the north and Roussillon to the south, which produces mainly red wines, rosés and whites, over 12,000 hectares. The best vineyards are found on the often steep slopes of the hills of the Pyrenean foothills, at an average altitude of 350 m and on very varied soils of limestone, sandstone, and schist. The climate of Corbières is also varied: hot and dry near the Mediterranean, it is cooler in high-altitude areas, and diurnal temperature variations bring a certain complexity to the wines produced, particularly the whites. The best terroirs are those of the north-central Corbières, around Boutenac, which gives its name to the sub-appellation of Corbières-Boutenac. The reds are still made mainly from Carignan, whose planted area is decreasing in favor of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache and Lladoner Pelut, which must all four represent at least 50% of the blend. For the rosés, Cinsault and Syrah are used, and for the whites, Bourboulenc, Maccabéo, Grenache Blanc, but also Clairette, Muscat, Picpoul... and their quality level is improving more and more. Cooperatives dominate the Corbières wine market, but individual properties are increasingly ambitious and quality-focused. Notable among the best are Domaine du Grand Crès, châteaux Haut-Glénon, de Lastour and Domaine du Roque-Sestières.