Hervé Bizeul had a little crazy idea in 1997 to settle in a lost village, in the middle of nowhere, in an area made of limestone, clay and mountains, Vingrau. This neglected corner of the Valley of Agly is known for the richness of its terroir and its old winding vineyards. This wine from the…
Originally from the Rhôdanienne region, Mr. Chapoutier has scattered all over the world to discover new terroir, including Côtes du Roussillon. Occultum Lapidem, a blend of 50% Syrah, 40% Grenache and the rest of Carignan and Mourvèdre is refined to perfection. On the nose, there is a relationship between delicate berries, raspberries, blackberries, and a…
Gérard Bertrand, renowned Languedoc producer is a strong advocate of sustainable practice and biodiversity, he was one of the first to introduce biodynamic farming on a large scale in the Cigalus vineyard. This blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan is very flashy with aromas of very ripe black fruits, pepper and a woody presence. On…
Mostly made of Mourvèdre with a bit of Grenache Noir, this wine shows all the rustic potential of this varietal. Spicy with earthy accents, leather and licorice are closely linked to its red fruit core & dense Morello cherry character. The tannins are strong and give a lot of texture on the palate as well…
On the Côte Vermeille, in the village of Banyuls sur Mer, Clos Saint-Sébastien was founded in 2008 by the association of Jacques Piriou and the oenologist Romuald Peronne. This wine has an attractive and vibrant bouquet of kiwi, lime, tomatillo and white peaches. It has an aromatic finesse, a soft texture and a light acidity….
Marc and Thierry Parcé inherited a family vineyard. In the region of La Rectorie, winemaking is guided by the choice of vines: from 30 plots of different exposures and altitudes. The estate is attached to the rugged slopes of the seafront around Banyuls and Collioure in Roussillon. Fine nose of ripe black fruit with a…
The nose is fruity, aromatic, gourmand and offers a very fine intensity. It reveals notes of exotic fruits, peach blossoms and verbena associated with fine touches of citrus fruit. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, quite fat and offers a good definition, juiciness, tension as well as a very fine juicy frame. On the palate this…
The nose is aromatic, fruity and offers a fine richness. It reveals notes of peach and citrus blossoms (orange, mandarin) combined with crushed touches of crushed apple as well as discreet hints of raspberry and zest. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers freshness, fleshiness, fat as well as tension. On the palate this…
The nose is aromatic, fruity and offers a fine richness. It reveals notes of peach and citrus blossoms (orange, mandarin) combined with crushed touches of crushed apple as well as discreet hints of raspberry and zest. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers freshness, fleshiness, fat as well as tension. On the palate this…
The nose is fruity, aromatic, gourmand and offers a very fine intensity. It reveals notes of exotic fruits, peach blossoms and verbena associated with fine touches of citrus fruit. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, quite fat and offers a good definition, juiciness, tension as well as a very fine juicy frame. On the palate this…