Throughout the area there are many excellent restaurants, often serving local specialities such as Foie Gras, Magret de Canard and Cassoulet. The wines of the region have in recent years been critically acclaimed by many experts, Particularly since the introduction of several new grape varieties. Although famous for its robust and fruity reds, it also offers very good Chardonnay and Blanquette de Limoux - a sparkling white produced by the Champagne method. Many visitors enjoy tasting and buying at the local 'caves'.