Dominique Vrigneau
 director, buying
Thierry's
27 August, 2008
           
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By increasing focus on international varieties, it  puts the region in direct competition with all of the  New  World countries. Grapes such as Grenache are better suited to LR and, when well handled, can produce top -class wines with orginality and a point of difference. Old vines, such as Carignan in the same v ein, when blended will always produce more interesting wines - particularly from this region. Today I would not recommend  that any of our growers  plant anymore  international grape varieties.  Overall, my view is that it should not increase its focus on these varietals, but should develop its point of difference further.