Tahi is the Maori word for “1”. It is made from the parcels of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre on Le Roubau, a rare limestone hillside, and aged for 12 months in French oak barriques. Completely torrefied and empyreumatic, the richness and concentration of the wine are surprising. All kinds of berries and tree bark comes…
Based on a not so popular varietal in the Roussillon, at least as a single varietal, this pure Carignan is original. Crisp & elegant with chiseled pure fruits and Scrubland aromas, the expression is as bright as it can get with very apparent effect & minerality from the clay soils.
Frederique Vacquer is a small, almost confidential vineyard in the very interesting, upcoming Aspres region. They work different single varietal cuvée like this 100% Grenache Noir. A combination of old vines and terroir. Dominated by ripe and concentrated black fruits, there’s also a touch of wild herbs and licorice. The palate is spicier and finely…
Secret de schistes is a Syrah from mosaic-like schists in the Agly Valley at 325 meters of altitude. It’s an intricate Syrah with its many facets, deep and unctuous texture and concentrated body. This structured wine has aromas as delicate as raspberries, but also mature herbs, licorice, chocolate, graphite &white pepper. This tannic wine expresses…
Made of Syrah exclusively, vinified and aged in barrels, this wine boasts a very deep black color with a slightly purple hue. The expression is ripe, sleek and unctuous with wild berries, dried herbs, graphite and peppery meaty character. The palate is structured and textured with soft, integrated tannins and an evolving finish.
Exceptional vineyard nestled in the heart of the Aspres, the 25 hectares of Mas Bécha was a key player in the revival of Roussillon wines. This classic Côtes du Roussillon has pronounced aromas of herbs, which then give way to plum, cherry and a touch of bitter cocoa. Quite plump, the mouth shows finesse and…
Domaine Cazes watches over one of the largest vineyards of Languedoc-Roussillon in organic and biodynamic agriculture. The appellation Maury was officially authorized to produce dry wines in the form of AOP in 2011 and has been doing wonders ever since. A partnership between Maison Cazes and Mas de Lavail, Castell d’Agly offers a blend of…
This cuvée is made of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre. It shows great purity in its expression with pure red fruit & cherry aromas, hints of herbs and crushed blackberry. Every aspect of the wine is defined & clearly stand out. The acidity is uplifting with great concentration and a finale that brings a…
Spread over different types of soil, Domaine Gardiés reds are among the best in the region, with a beautiful volume on the palate and flavors of great precision. Ripe enough, but with elegance, the inevitable Les Millères is a fine example of the drier part of Roussillon, on the black schists of Agly. Complex, structured…
The fruity characteristics are the star of this wine, quite the opposite of the cuvée old vines of the same estate. With notes of wild berries, red plums and cherries that shows great intensity. Subtle accents of chocolate and smoke add depth. The structure is fine and very approachable.