Every cuvée worth knowing in Languedoc: taste, food pairings, history and tags to find your match.
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Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
An unoaked Syrah-Grenache built around fruit, freshness and finesse, the three watchwords of Mas Bruguière. Drink within seven years.
Pairs with: Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, Aubergine confit and tomato gratin, Soft sheep cheese (tomme des Cévennes)
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing
Roussanne-led white from Pic Saint-Loup, unoaked and saline. Drinks well from year one, with a five-year ceiling on the freshness arc.
Pairs with: Sea bass crudo with citrus, Brandade de morue, Goat cheese with fig
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Mas Bruguière's flagship Pic Saint-Loup red. Syrah-led with Mourvèdre lending structure, aged in French oak. Built for the long haul.
Pairs with: Slow-roasted leg of lamb, Wild boar daube, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Rolle-led white tribute to the silvery pebbles of the Lascaux terroir. Partial barrel ferment lends mid-palate texture without dominating the wine.
Pairs with: Bouillabaisse, Brandade de morue, Grilled langoustines with herb butter
Dry · Medium-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Syrah-Grenache from Lascaux's calcareous Pic Saint-Loup plots. Carra (the pre-Roman word for stone) honours the limestone underfoot.
Pairs with: Roast leg of lamb with herbes de Provence, Wild mushroom risotto, Pélardon goat cheese with honey
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
The flagship red of Château de Lascaux. Syrah-led Pic Saint-Loup magnified through extended barrel ageing. Built for the cellar.
Pairs with: Côte de boeuf à la cheminée, Wild boar daube, Mature Roquefort
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
A confidential cuvée trio of single-plot Syrah selections from three distinctive Lascaux parcels. Limited production; magnified plot expression.
Pairs with: Aged ribeye with smoked salt, Truffle pasta, Aged Manchego
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Syrah-led Pic Saint-Loup entry red blending young-vine Hortus fruit with selected lots from neighbouring growers. Built for five-year drinking.
Pairs with: Lamb merguez with grilled vegetables, Pissaladière, Aged Pélardon goat cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
An atypical Pic Saint-Loup white built around Sauvignon Blanc and Gris with Chardonnay and Petit Manseng. Saline, citrus-driven, with a subtle creamy mid-palate from lees stirring.
Pairs with: Oysters on the half-shell, Grilled white fish with fennel, Fresh goat cheese with herbs
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Mourvedre-Syrah from Hortus's two opposing terroirs at the foot of the limestone cliffs. The Orliac family's flagship cuvee at Domaine de l'Hortus since the early 1990s.
Pairs with: Slow-braised lamb shoulder, Wild boar civet, Aged Roquefort
Dry · Full-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Hortus's barrel-fermented flagship white, a five-grape blend that builds layers of stone fruit and creamy oak over Pic Saint-Loup limestone minerality.
Pairs with: Roast chicken with truffle butter, Lobster with beurre blanc, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing
Biodynamic Grenache-Syrah from Mas Foulaquier, vinified without added yeasts or sulphites. Aged in concrete and amphora; fresh, mineral, energy-driven.
Pairs with: Magret de canard, Aubergine grilled with miso, Pélardon goat cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Old-vine Carignan-Grenache from Blandine's Tonillières plot, planted to 60-year-old Carignan. Concrete and old-oak ageing preserves freshness and old-vine depth.
Pairs with: Slow-braised lamb shoulder, Wild mushroom risotto, Saucisson sec and aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Named after the blue roller bird that frequents the Pic Saint-Loup garrigue, this Grenache-led cuvée is the most approachable Foulaquier red. Floral, fresh, fine-tannin.
Pairs with: Roast lamb with thyme, Pissaladière, Soft sheep cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Syrah-led red from Cazeneuve's hard limestone parcels. Built for early drinking with a three to four year ageing arc.
Pairs with: Lamb tagine with prunes, Aubergine parmigiana, Aged Comté
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Syrah-dominant cuvée from Cazeneuve's clay-limestone scree soils. Ample and harmonious; rewards 2-5 years of cellaring before optimal drinking.
Pairs with: Slow-roasted leg of lamb, Beef daube, Roquefort
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Mourvèdre-dominant cuvée from due-east-facing deep scree soils. The flagship long-ageing red of Cazeneuve; built for over a decade.
Pairs with: Aged ribeye with smoked salt, Wild boar daube, Aged Roquefort
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Sunny Pic Saint-Loup Syrah-led red, partly oak-aged. Spicy, peppery, supple - built for the dinner table rather than the cellar.
Pairs with: Roast pork loin with herbes de Provence, Beef tartare with cornichons, Aged Tomme de Savoie
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Copa Santa hails from the historic Méjanelle terroir near Montpellier - Syrah-Grenache aged in barrel for the long haul.
Pairs with: Slow-braised beef short rib, Mushroom and bone-marrow toast, Aged Manchego
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Syrah-led flagship of Bergerie du Capucin, aged 16-18 months in 400-litre barrels. Generous and structured, with dark fruit, vanilla and cocoa register.
Pairs with: Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, Beef daube, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Emblematic entry red of Bergerie du Capucin, declined in three colours. Approachable, fruit-forward with elegant red fruit and spice notes.
Pairs with: Grilled merguez and ratatouille, Roast chicken with thyme, Fresh chèvre with herbs
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing
White expression of Bergerie du Capucin's Dame Jeanne range. Roussanne-Grenache Blanc, unoaked, saline. Designed for the table.
Pairs with: Grilled white fish with lemon, Brandade de morue, Fresh chèvre with figs
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Syrah-Grenache entry red from Domaine de la Vieille, made organically. Built for everyday Pic Saint-Loup drinking.
Pairs with: Roast lamb with thyme, Aubergine and tomato gratin, Pélardon goat cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Domaine de la Vieille's barrel-aged Pic Saint-Loup, named for the Visigoth cemetery discovered on the parcel. Ripe fruit, leather and menthol; built for the cellar.
Pairs with: Slow-braised lamb shoulder, Wild boar civet, Aged Tomme de Savoie
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Old-vine Carignan-led entry red from biodynamic icon Didier Barral. From 40-70-year-old vines on Faugères schist; aged unoaked in cement and steel.
Pairs with: Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, Charcuterie board, Aged Tomme des Pyrénées
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Mid-tier biodynamic Faugères from Léon Barral, named Jadis (formerly). Carignan-Syrah-Grenache from schist; cement and old oak. A cellar wine in the making.
Pairs with: Slow-braised lamb with garlic and thyme, Wild boar daube, Aged sheep's milk cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Domaine Léon Barral's flagship cuvée. 80% Mourvèdre dominant from 15-30 year-old vines on 4.3 hectares of schist; aged in barrel (10% new). Built for two decades.
Pairs with: Aged ribeye with bone-marrow, Wild boar civet, Aged Manchego
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Biodynamic Terret-dominant white from Domaine Léon Barral. Now sought after by orange-wine lovers; Languedoc heritage variety on Faugères schist.
Pairs with: Brandade de morue, Grilled sardines with herbs, Aged Comté
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Syrah-Mourvèdre-Grenache from selected Faugères schist plots at 250-350m. Velvety, deep, powerful but fresh. Cistus refers to the rock-rose plant emblematic of the schist garrigue.
Pairs with: Roast duck breast, Slow-braised red meat, Aged Comté or Tomme
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Old-vine Carignan from Faugères schist, named Nos Racines (our roots). Reflects the heritage of Carignan as the soul of the appellation.
Pairs with: Grilled lamb chops, Wild mushroom risotto, Aged Manchego
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Entry red of Château La Liquière from the Les Amandiers vineyard. Unoaked, fresh, four-grape blend that captures the Faugères schist signature.
Pairs with: Grilled merguez and ratatouille, Roast chicken with thyme, Soft sheep cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Old-vine Carignan-Grenache-Mourvèdre from Brigitte Chevalier's organic Faugères vineyards at 300 metres. Elegant, fresh, mineral-driven.
Pairs with: Grilled lamb with thyme, Wild mushroom risotto, Aged Pélardon
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Syrah-led cuvée from Les Bancèls - the old Occitan word for the terraces. North-facing 1ha vineyard blended with south-facing Mourvèdre. The symbol of Cébène.
Pairs with: Slow-braised lamb shoulder, Beef tagine with prunes, Aged Tomme des Pyrénées
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Cébène's flagship and the only cuvée to age in oak. Mourvèdre-led for the long haul, from north-facing Faugères schist parcels.
Pairs with: Aged ribeye with smoked salt, Wild boar civet, Truffle pasta
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
80% Syrah from old altitude vines on Faugères schist. Aged 18 months in barrel with 30-40% new oak. Spicy, structured, classic.
Pairs with: Slow-braised beef short rib, Roast leg of lamb, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Grenache-led tribute to the family home's yellow facade. Supple, syrupy, with a fine spice and leather register from 15 months in foudres and Burgundian barrels.
Pairs with: Roast pork loin with herbs, Wild mushroom risotto, Aged Tomme
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Roussanne-Marsanne-Grenache Blanc from Bardi d'Alquier. Partial barrel-fermentation with lees stirring; saline, textured Faugères white.
Pairs with: Sea bass crudo with citrus, Roast chicken with herbs, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Fruity
Syrah-Grenache from altitude vines at 300-400m on Faugères schist. Balsamic and herbal lift; Syrah's strength tempered by Grenache's generosity.
Pairs with: Grilled lamb skewers, Pissaladière, Aged Tomme
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Centenarian Carignan-led cuvée at Mas Lou, with Lledoner Pelut reinforcing the matrix. Crisp red fruit and mineral lift; one of the freshest Faugères reds.
Pairs with: Roast chicken with thyme, Tabbouleh with grilled lamb, Mature goat cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing
Viognier-Vermentino white from Mas Lou's clay-limestone Côtes de Thongue parcels. Aromatic, fresh, summer-table-ready.
Pairs with: Grilled white fish with lemon, Apricot tagine with chicken, Fresh chèvre with herbs
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
The everyday Mas Olivier Faugères, the entry red of the Faugères cooperative. Approachable, schist-driven, available in bottle and bag-in-box.
Pairs with: Grilled merguez and ratatouille, Pizza with herbs and olives, Soft cheese platter
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Mid-tier Mas Olivier Faugères, the cooperative's barrel-aged cuvée. Generous and warm with smoky and vanilla notes from a year-long barrel ageing.
Pairs with: Slow-braised lamb shanks, Beef daube provençale, Aged Tomme
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Top-tier Mas Olivier Grande Réserve, the cooperative's flagship Faugères. Extended barrel-ageing; structured and warm.
Pairs with: Slow-roasted leg of lamb, Wild boar daube, Aged Comté
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Syrah-led flagship of Ollier-Taillefer, four-grape blend. Aged in French oak with only 15% new wood to preserve terroir over wood character.
Pairs with: Côte de boeuf charcoal-grilled, Slow-braised lamb shoulder, Aged Roquefort
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Entry-level red of Ollier-Taillefer. Appealing, flavourful, schist-driven; the everyday Faugères of the estate.
Pairs with: Grilled lamb chops, Pasta puttanesca, Tomme de Savoie
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing
Rolle-Roussanne white from Ollier-Taillefer. Surprising freshness and minerality for a Faugères white; unoaked, summer-table-ready.
Pairs with: Sea bass crudo, Grilled langoustines, Fresh chèvre
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Fruity
Mas Champart's entry red, a five-grape Saint-Chinian blend on clay-limestone hill. Fresh fruit, herbal lift, fine tannin.
Pairs with: Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, Charcuterie board, Soft sheep cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Syrah-led mid-tier Saint-Chinian from Mas Champart's argilo-calcareous Bousquet plateau. Precise and controlled style; rewards 90 RVF points.
Pairs with: Côte de boeuf, Slow-braised lamb shoulder, Aged Comté or Manchego
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Mas Champart's flagship cuvee since 2000: 65% Mourvedre from massale selection originating at Domaine Tempier (Bandol), blended with 70-110 year-old Carignans and Grenache, aged 85% in demi-muid.
Pairs with: Aged ribeye with smoked salt, Wild boar civet, Aged Manchego
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Saint-Chinian Classic from La Madura: Grenache-led with the four traditional appellation varieties. Aromatic complexity and supple tannin.
Pairs with: Grilled lamb chops with thyme, Charcuterie board, Aged sheep cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Flagship Grand Vin from La Madura, blending Syrah-Mourvèdre-Grenache from the estate's best parcels. Bordeaux-trained Cyril Bourgne's Bordelaise approach to Saint-Chinian.
Pairs with: Slow-braised beef short rib, Côte de boeuf, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
La Madura's barrel-fermented white. Roussanne-led four-grape blend; saline, layered, fine textural depth.
Pairs with: Roast chicken with truffle butter, Lobster bisque, Aged Comté
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Wild Syrah-led Berlou schist cuvée; a micro-production of about 1,200 bottles in the best vintages. Sweet spice from the Orient and the New World.
Pairs with: Slow-braised lamb tagine with prunes, Wild boar civet, Aged Manchego
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Grenache Blanc-led white from Cambis, aged in stainless steel on fine lees. Expresses the Berlou schist's mineral lift with elegance and delicacy.
Pairs with: Sea bass crudo, Brandade de morue, Fresh chèvre with herbs
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Grenache-led Saint-Chinian from biodynamic schist parcels at altitude on steep hillsides. Velvety mouthfeel despite concentration and character.
Pairs with: Grilled red meat (côte de boeuf), Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, Aged Manchego
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Syrah-led cuvée on Crès terroir - round pebbles with neutral pH, excellent draining quality. Built for the cellar.
Pairs with: Slow-braised lamb shoulder, Wild boar daube, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Grenache-dominant cuvée from harsh limestone-clay soils at Borie la Vitarèle. Mineral, powerful, but with discreet tannin structure.
Pairs with: Grilled lamb skewers, Charcuterie board, Tomme de Savoie
Dry · Medium-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Syrah-Mourvèdre cuvée from Château Coujan's calcareous parcels. Peppery notes and leather; structured Saint-Chinian.
Pairs with: Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, Charcuterie board, Aged Manchego
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Gabrielle de Spinola is Château Coujan's barrel-aged flagship Saint-Chinian. Syrah-led with Grenache and Mourvèdre; long-aged in French oak.
Pairs with: Slow-roasted leg of lamb, Beef daube, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing
Mourvèdre-led rosé from Château Coujan. Fruity with red fruit notes; ideal summer-table Saint-Chinian rosé.
Pairs with: Salade niçoise, Grilled prawns with garlic, Tomato and goat cheese tart
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Prestige cuvée of Domaine Canet Valette, named after the medieval Arab poet Omar Khayyam who celebrated wine. Concentrated, spice-led, structured.
Pairs with: Slow-braised lamb tagine with prunes, Wild boar civet, Aged Manchego with quince paste
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Five-grape blend traditional to Saint-Chinian. Refined, concentrated, with silky tannin and garrigue lift. Long maceration (70-90 days).
Pairs with: Rabbit terrine with thyme and preserved tomato, Farm-raised poultry, White tuna with anchovies
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Fruity
Approachable Canet Valette Saint-Chinian, in deliberate contrast (Antonyme) to the estate's bigger Maghani. Fresh, fine tannin, biodynamic.
Pairs with: Grilled merguez and ratatouille, Roast chicken with thyme, Soft sheep cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Bright golden Picpoul with green tinges. Fresh, saline, with a mineral lengthy finish. Domaine Félines Jourdan's everyday cuvée and the reference Picpoul de Pinet.
Pairs with: Raw oysters on the half-shell, Cooked oysters and seafood platter, Teille and baudroie bourride (Sète specialty)
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
La Féline is the gastronomic Picpoul, part of a regional 'Patience' movement showcasing Picpoul's ageing potential. Night harvest, 6 months on fine lees with bâtonnage.
Pairs with: Grilled langoustines with herb butter, Roast chicken with lemon, Goat cheese with fig
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Fruity
Aromatic three-grape white from Félines Jourdan, bottled outside the Picpoul AOC. Viognier-led; soft and round (velvet paw).
Pairs with: Grilled white fish with apricot salsa, Asparagus risotto, Fresh chèvre
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Classic Picpoul de Pinet from the 68-hectare Saint Martin estate. Lively, fresh, with saline lift typical of the Etang de Thau lagoon-side vineyards.
Pairs with: Raw oysters, Grilled sardines with lemon, Mussels marinière
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Six-grape Languedoc white from Saint Martin; partial barrel-fermentation builds textural depth. Retail around €14-20 across French independents.
Pairs with: Roast chicken with truffle butter, Seafood paella, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Four-grape Languedoc red from Saint Martin. Approachable, garrigue-driven; retail around €14-20 across French independents.
Pairs with: Grilled lamb chops with rosemary, Boeuf bourguignon, Aged Tomme
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Domaine la Grangette's everyday Picpoul. Character and elegance with green highlights and vibrant balance.
Pairs with: Raw oysters, Mussels marinière, Goat cheese with herbs
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
La Part des Anges (the angels' share) is Grangette's oak-aged Picpoul. Aromatic complexity from barrel ageing; preserved lemon, acacia, vanilla touch.
Pairs with: Roast chicken with lemon and thyme, Lobster bisque, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Crisp 100% Picpoul on the red clay soils that give the wine its 'Terres Rouges' name. Saline, citrus-driven; Thau lagoon proximity gives salt-air aromatics.
Pairs with: Raw oysters, Bouillabaisse, Fresh goat cheese with herbs
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Syrah-Grenache IGP red from Reine Juliette, sourced from the Pays d'Oc plots. Approachable, fruit-forward Languedoc red.
Pairs with: Grilled lamb skewers, Pizza with herbs, Soft cheese platter
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Three-grape Limoux Blanc from the Roquetaillade terroir at the foothills of the Pyrenees. Old vines (50 years) and younger plantings; exceptional ageing potential.
Pairs with: Roast chicken with truffle butter, Sea bass crudo with citrus, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Refreshing
Brut Nature Crémant from Mouscaillo with no added sugar at disgorgement. Sharp, mineral, made with estate grape must rather than commercial liqueur.
Pairs with: Aperitif with charcuterie, Raw oysters, Roast chicken with lemon
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Single-varietal Pinot Noir from Mouscaillo. Combines Languedoc strength with Pinot Noir freshness; ages well for years.
Pairs with: Duck breast with cherry sauce, Mushroom risotto, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Festive
Antech's signature Crémant cuvée named after Eugénie Limouzy. Chardonnay-led traditional method; 12 months on lees adds toasty complexity.
Pairs with: Aperitif with cheese gougères, Raw oysters, Brunch with smoked salmon
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Racy acidity · Refreshing
Antech's zero-dosage 100% Mauzac Blanquette. Showcase for the heritage Limoux variety with no added sugar at disgorgement.
Pairs with: Aperitif, Raw oysters, Fish and chips
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Festive
Antech's premium Legacy Extra Brut Crémant with Pinot Noir adding red-fruit lift. Extended lees ageing builds creamy texture.
Pairs with: Aperitif with smoked trout, Lobster bisque, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Sieur d'Arques' signature Blanquette de Limoux, three-grape blend aged 15 months on laths. The cooperative's reference traditional-method sparkling.
Pairs with: Aperitif, Mussels marinière, Goat cheese tart
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Sieur d'Arques' Toques et Clochers single-terroir Chardonnay (the Haute-Vallee parcel of the four-terroir auction series). The Haute-Vallee plot is the highest-altitude, coolest-climate of the four.
Pairs with: Roast chicken with truffle butter, Sea bass with beurre blanc, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Festive
Sieur d'Arques' Toques et Clochers Crémant - meticulous selections at each stage, 30 months on laths for aromatic development and freshness.
Pairs with: Aperitif with crab cakes, Raw oysters, Sushi
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Domaine de l'Aigle's flagship Chardonnay from the highest south-facing clay-limestone parcel. Decanter-rated as one to watch among biodynamic Chardonnays.
Pairs with: Roast chicken with truffle butter, Lobster with beurre blanc, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Single-varietal Pinot Noir from Domaine de l'Aigle's altitude plantings. Tender, fruity, finely spiced; biodynamic estate.
Pairs with: Duck breast with cherry sauce, Mushroom risotto, Roast pork loin
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Domaine de l'Aigle's estate Chardonnay. Approachable, oak-aged, biodynamic. The everyday expression of the high-altitude Limoux Chardonnay vineyards.
Pairs with: Roast chicken with lemon, Seafood paella, Soft cheese platter
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Rives-Blanques' showpiece Burgundian-style Chardonnay. Picked from south-facing high-elevation parcels at Cépie; partial oak fermentation.
Pairs with: Roast chicken with truffle butter, Lobster bisque, Aged Comté
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Rich, full-bodied Chenin Blanc with extreme elegance and unmistakable minerality. The most expensive Chenin Blanc in Limoux. Limoux is the only AOC Chenin in the South of France.
Pairs with: Roast chicken with apricots, Lobster with curry sauce, Aged Comté or Gruyère
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Elegant
Fresh, vibrant 100% Mauzac. Mineral and bright with apricot and beeswax aromatics. Extra hang-time and oak give creamy mid-palate with subtle vanilla on the finish.
Pairs with: Grilled white fish with herbs, Roast pork loin with apricots, Fresh chèvre with figs
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Radiant Coteaux du Languedoc expression of the hills around Montpellier. Limestone soils on the foothills of the Larzac plateau; north winds keep the wine fresh.
Pairs with: Grilled merguez and ratatouille, Lamb tagine, Aged Tomme
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · High acidity · Refreshing
Sea-scented Picpoul from Domaine la Grangette, named with a tongue-in-cheek 'pecking hen' pun on Picpoul. Salinity, fresh, floral, citrus-driven.
Pairs with: Raw oysters, Sète seafood platter, Tabbouleh with fresh herbs
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Refreshing
Roussanne-Grenache Blanc white from Domaine de la Vieille. Pic Saint-Loup AOC excludes whites so the cuvée bottles as AOC Languedoc. Organic, unoaked.
Pairs with: Grilled white fish with lemon, Brandade de morue, Fresh chèvre
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
The entry cuvée of Olivier Jullien, balanced and approachable young with garrigue lift and silky tannins; the most affordable entry to the Mas Jullien range.
Pairs with: Lamb tagine with prunes, Grilled merguez, Aged Pelardon goat cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
The estate red of Mas Jullien, drawing from the village vineyards around Jonquieres; mid-weight Languedoc with garrigue depth, fine grain and a savoury finish.
Pairs with: Daube of beef Provencale, Roast leg of lamb with rosemary, Cassoulet
Dry · Medium-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
The single-parcel cuvée from a sandstone-and-schist terroir east of Jonquieres; precise, structured and built to age 10 to 15 years from a top vintage.
Pairs with: Saddle of venison with juniper, Slow-braised wild boar, Aged Roquefort with quince
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Savoury · Contemplative
Olivier Jullien's white is a field blend of old-vine Languedoc whites with Chenin; saline, savoury and built to age unusually long for the region.
Pairs with: Grilled sea bream, Roast chicken with thyme, Aged Pelardon goat cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
The estate red of Sylvain Fadat, drawn from the Aupilhac lieu-dit at Montpeyroux. Mourvedre-led with great complexity on the nose and palate.
Pairs with: Slow-braised lamb shoulder, Saucisson and Pelardon goat cheese board, Mushroom and beef stew
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Single-parcel cuvée from the Cocalieres plateau at 350m altitude; delicate, long and fresh with red fruit and light spice aromas.
Pairs with: Roast partridge, Lamb chops with rosemary, Wild mushroom risotto
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Balanced and expressive top cuvée of Aupilhac; cinnamon, white pepper and ginger notes with raspberry and gooseberry fruit. Built to age.
Pairs with: Roast leg of lamb with garlic and herbs, Beef tenderloin with peppercorn sauce, Aged Comte cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Pure old-vine Carignan from Aupilhac; slightly smoky with aromas of black fruit and liquorice. A reference for the variety in the Languedoc.
Pairs with: Saucisson sec, Cassoulet, Grilled merguez sausage
Dry · Medium-bodied · Low tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Mouth-wateringly fresh, fruity entry red of Aupilhac; silky tannins, juicy red fruit and Mediterranean herb lift.
Pairs with: Charcuterie board, Pissaladiere, Tomato and fresh goat cheese tart
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Savoury · Elegant
High-altitude Cocalieres parcel in a Rhone-style white blend; mineral, fine and saline with white peach and almond depth.
Pairs with: Bourride Sètoise, Sea bass with fennel, Chicken with Pelardon goat cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
The historic estate cuvée of Mas Cal Demoura (formerly L'Infidele, renamed in 2015); a five-variety Languedoc blend from across the estate's parcels, mid-weight and structured.
Pairs with: Daube of beef with olives, Roast lamb shoulder with garlic, Pelardon goat cheese with honey
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Parcel-selection top cuvée from the rocky Combariolles terroir; intense aromas of dried flowers, cinnamon and quetsche with structured tannin.
Pairs with: Saddle of wild boar, Slow-braised beef cheek, Aged Roquefort
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Refreshing · Elegant
Pure white with rare aromatic precision: pear, green apple, lime, quince jelly and grapefruit notes with a fresh nose and skillfully controlled oak.
Pairs with: Grilled sea bream with fennel, Goat-cheese tart, Lemon roast chicken
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Refreshing · Savoury
Gastronomic Languedoc rosé made by saignée: fruity and approachable with good length, a sparkling freshness and a distinctive iodine note.
Pairs with: Bouillabaisse, Grilled prawns, Provencal vegetable tart
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Frederic Pourtalie's single-cuvée red built on Syrah from rolled-pebble and limestone scree terroirs; generous yet precise Languedoc, never violent.
Pairs with: Roast lamb shoulder, Beef daube Provencale, Saucisson sec board
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Savoury · Elegant
Smoothness of a sun-warmed white with subtle wood and fig notes, plus spice and honey undertones; lakeside limestone soils cooled by Cevennes breezes.
Pairs with: Roast chicken with herbs, Fish stew with saffron, Pelardon goat cheese with quince
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Flagship Terrasses du Larzac of La Peira, a 60/40 Syrah-Grenache blend; full-bodied with smoked black fruit, ground pepper, graphite, garrigue, lavender and truffle notes, sweet integrated tannin and a long mineral finish per producer tasting notes spanning 2005-2020 vintages.
Pairs with: Wagyu beef ribeye, Wild boar slow-braised, Aged hard cheese (Beaufort)
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Grenache-led second wine of La Peira with 25% Syrah and smaller parts of Mourvedre, Cinsault and Carignan; fragrant, fine, structured.
Pairs with: Roast duck breast with cherries, Slow-braised lamb shanks, Aged Comte cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Entry-level La Peira cuvée built on Cinsault and Carignan, two of the region's heritage Southern France grapes; bright, savoury and structured.
Pairs with: Roast pork with rosemary, Mushroom-and-thyme tart, Charcuterie
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Rare 100% Mourvedre cuvée from the Bois de Pauliau lieu-dit at La Peira; tiny production, structured and savoury.
Pairs with: Wild boar pappardelle, Roast venison with juniper, Aged blue cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Mas Conscience's lead Terrasses du Larzac cuvée, drawing on the oldest Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault plots of the estate.
Pairs with: Lamb skewers with rosemary, Saucisson-mushroom pasta, Pelardon goat cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Gold-medalled upper-tier Terrasses du Larzac of Mas Conscience; four-variety blend with Mourvedre adding structure.
Pairs with: Roast beef with herb crust, Cassoulet, Aged sheep cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Refreshing · Savoury
Mas Conscience white in the Languedoc AOC, blending Rhone whites with Grenache Blanc for structure; the name plays on L'Inconscience (the unconscious).
Pairs with: Grilled sardines, Roast chicken with lemon and thyme, Goat cheese tart
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Syrah-led prestige cuvée from a legendary parcel at Montpeyroux; velvety with vanilla, cocoa and spice notes from 10 months of barrique ageing.
Pairs with: Roast duck with cocoa-rubbed crust, Slow-cooked beef bourguignon, Aged Comte cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Velours (velvet) is l'Aigueliere's Terrasses du Larzac flagship; Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre with the namesake velvet texture from barrique.
Pairs with: Beef Wellington, Slow-braised lamb shanks, Aged Manchego
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Aime Guibert's pioneering Bordeaux-style red from the Gassac valley, ~80% Cabernet Sauvignon with twenty other rare varieties. The wine that built the IGP Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert.
Pairs with: Bordeaux-style beef ribeye, Saddle of lamb with herbs, Aged Comte cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Multi-variety white from twenty grapes including Viognier, Chardonnay, Petit Manseng and Chenin (~90% of the blend) with eight secondary varieties; rich, layered and ageworthy.
Pairs with: Roast poularde with morel cream, Grilled langoustines, Saint-Marcellin or aged Comte
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Cuvee exception of Daumas Gassac, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the original 1972 vines. Produced in 2,000 bottles per top vintage; structured with backbone of freshness and powerful tannins.
Pairs with: Dry-aged ribeye, Roast saddle of venison, Aged Stilton
Dry · Light-bodied · High acidity · Refreshing · Fruity
Pale-pink lightly-sparkling rose from Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah; the rare frizant sparkling rosé from Daumas Gassac, designed as a Languedoc aperitif.
Pairs with: Aperitif and olive tapenade, Grilled prawns, Pissaladiere
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Refreshing · Fruity
Powerful, exploding aromas of apricot, pear and white flower; harmonious and balanced palate with delicate hints of white flowers and a smooth yet fresh exotic-fruit finish.
Pairs with: Thai green curry with chicken, Grilled scallops with citrus butter, Goat cheese salad with herbs
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Ruby with intense tiled reflections, garrigue aromas, jammy and spicy notes with subtle hints of black fruit and gingerbread; fine elegant tannins and vivacity.
Pairs with: Lamb shoulder with garlic and herbs, Beef bourguignon, Aged cheese platter
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Schist-grown Languedoc white blend of Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Roussanne and Viognier; mineral, long and saline.
Pairs with: Mediterranean sea bass with fennel, Crayfish or langoustine bisque, Aged Pelardon goat cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Entry red from the Sauvageonne estate named for the volcanic ruffes (red clay) soils; bright, savoury and approachable.
Pairs with: Charcuterie board, Wood-fired pizza, Roast chicken with rosemary
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
The prestige Terrasses du Larzac of Sauvageonne; Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre selection from the highest-quality parcels with extended barrique ageing.
Pairs with: Roast venison with juniper, Black truffle and beef carpaccio, Aged Manchego
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Powerful, well-balanced Languedoc red from Domaine de la Marfee's Gres de Montpellier vineyards; biodynamic with structured fruit and mineral spine.
Pairs with: Beef tenderloin with peppercorn sauce, Veal stew with mushrooms, Pasta with wild boar ragu
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Biodynamic white blend named for the umbel flowers (fennel, carrots) of the vineyards and Rimbaud's 'Vowels'; Roussanne-led Languedoc white with mineral depth.
Pairs with: Mediterranean sea bream, Roast chicken with fennel, Aged Comte cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Carignan-led flagship of Voulte-Gasparets, named for a family ancestor. Rich expressive nose with prune and spice, peppered garrigue notes; ample, balanced palate with silky tannins.
Pairs with: Cassoulet, Daube of beef, Aged hard cheese platter
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Estate Corbieres of Voulte-Gasparets, a Carignan-Grenache-led blend with Syrah and Mourvedre; classic mid-weight Corbieres with garrigue depth.
Pairs with: Roast lamb shoulder, Mushroom-and-thyme pasta, Saucisson sec board
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Biodynamic Corbieres-Boutenac built on Carignan with Syrah and Mourvedre; amphora-aged portion adds freshness to the structured oak component.
Pairs with: Slow-roasted leg of lamb with rosemary, Beef daube Provencale, Aged Roquefort
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Grenache Blanc-led biodynamic Corbieres white with 20% Roussanne, matured in demi-muid and amphora; mineral, saline and ageworthy.
Pairs with: Mediterranean white fish with herbs, Roast chicken with thyme, Pelardon goat cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
High-end Corbieres-Boutenac of Ollieux Romanis from manually-harvested grapes; Carignan-led with Grenache and Mourvedre, structured for long ageing.
Pairs with: Slow-roasted leg of lamb, Beef daube with olives, Aged Manchego or Comte
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Full-bodied traditional Corbieres blend of the appellation's three primary grapes; black raspberry and garrigue with a textured, mouth-filling palate.
Pairs with: Wood-fired pizza with sausage, Grilled lamb chops, Saucisson board
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Bright light-golden flagship white of Ollieux Romanis (previously called Cuvee Prestige); pure nose, slightly exotic with ripe apricot, yellow plum and honey.
Pairs with: Bourride Sètoise, Roast chicken with apricot stuffing, Aged Comte cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Old-vine Carignan-based blend from a vineyard whose Carignan vines celebrated their 100th birthday in 2004; rich confit fruit and vanilla with garrigue.
Pairs with: Beef bourguignon, Saddle of lamb with herbs, Aged hard cheese platter
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Complex Corbieres-Boutenac from Fontsainte with savours of garrigue and great distinction; cherry-jam fruit with vanilla and cinnamon.
Pairs with: Slow-cooked beef cheek, Magret de canard with cherry sauce, Cassoulet
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Refreshing · Fruity
Pale rosé from direct pressing of Grenache Gris (with Carignan, Grenache and Cinsault); fruits blancs et exotiques aromatics with a saline finish.
Pairs with: Grilled langoustines, Salade Nicoise, Aioli platter
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Syrah-led flagship of Grand Cres built at 300m altitude; Burgundian sensibility on Syrah from Herve Leferrer (formerly of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti).
Pairs with: Magret de canard with peppercorn, Lamb tagine with prunes, Mushroom risotto
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Grand Cres' estate Corbieres red - a Grenache-Syrah-Cinsault blend (the Cuvee Senior in some sources); bright Mediterranean red with garrigue lift.
Pairs with: Grilled merguez, Daube of beef, Charcuterie
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Old-vine Carignan-led entry red of the Bowens; a blend of Carignan, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Vinified in carbonic maceration for some parcels.
Pairs with: Slow-braised lamb shanks, Roast pork belly with herbs, Saucisson and Pelardon board
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Top Corbieres cuvée of Domaine Sainte Croix made from old-vine Carignan, Grenache and Syrah; built for long ageing with depth and savoury core.
Pairs with: Roast venison with juniper, Beef daube Provencale, Aged sheep cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Corbieres white of Sainte Croix combining Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Vermentino; stone fruit weight with a saline finish.
Pairs with: Mediterranean white fish, Roast chicken with thyme, Pelardon goat cheese tart
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Syrah-led Minervois-La Liviniere from a winding-road parcel below La Liviniere; expressive black-fruit aromas and silky tannins from concrete-egg ageing.
Pairs with: Roast lamb with rosemary, Beef tenderloin with peppercorn, Mushroom risotto
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Grenache-dominated Minervois-La Liviniere of Chateau Maris with 15% Syrah and a splash of Carignan; minerality and black/blue fruit with floral lift.
Pairs with: Lamb shoulder confit, Beef daube Provencale, Aged sheep cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Pure Syrah from Chateau Maris' top plots, aged 12 months in oak then bottled unfined and unfiltered; terrific aromatics with smoked beef and bacon-fat character.
Pairs with: Smoked brisket, Magret de canard with bacon-spiced jus, Slow-cooked beef short ribs
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Old-vine (1911-planted) pure Carignan from Clos du Gravillas - Lo Vielh means 'the old one'; smoky, liquorice-tinged and structured for long ageing.
Pairs with: Slow-braised lamb shoulder, Aged Manchego or Mahon, Cassoulet
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Old-vine field blend of rare Languedoc whites including Carignan Blanc, Piquepoul Gris and Terret; unusual and ageworthy organic Minervois white.
Pairs with: Bourride with aioli, Roast chicken with lemon and thyme, Goat cheese tart with honey
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Old-vine Minervois-La Liviniere of Clos du Gravillas; Carignan-led with Syrah and Cinsault from organically-farmed parcels.
Pairs with: Slow-roasted lamb with garrigue herbs, Beef cheek slow-cooked with red wine, Aged Pelardon or Picodon
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
The flagship 'mythic' cuvée of Borie de Maurel; Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre with structured tannin and long ageing potential.
Pairs with: Slow-braised wild boar, Roast saddle of lamb, Aged hard cheese platter
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
The 'feminine' Minervois-La Liviniere of Borie de Maurel; elegant Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre with finesse and structured fruit.
Pairs with: Magret de canard, Beef bourguignon, Aged Comte cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Mourvedre-led Minervois of Borie de Maurel - the 'enchantress'; structured, wild and savoury with iron and warm spice.
Pairs with: Game pie, Lamb tagine with prunes, Aged blue cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Old-vine pure Carignan from 1905-planted vines at Domaine Pierre Cros; fine and supple with candied plum, nutmeg, vanilla and cinnamon.
Pairs with: Daube of beef with olives, Charcuterie, Roast pork with apple
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Bold
Pure Syrah of Domaine Pierre Cros aged 18 months in barrel; intense ripe fruit transporting through eucalyptus and cedar with delicate vanilla notes. Coup de Coeur Hachette seven times.
Pairs with: Roast beef with bordelaise sauce, Smoked brisket, Aged sheep cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Field blend of nearly-forgotten Occitan varieties - Alicante (1927), Aramon (1930), Piquepoul Noir (1910), Carignan (1910); a manifesto for the region's heritage grapes.
Pairs with: Saucisson sec and bread, Aubergine caponata, Grilled mackerel with herbs
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Rustic
Aromatic, full and densely-coloured Minervois with a long dark-fruit finish; Carignan-led from up-to-100-year-old vines with 40% Syrah and 10% Grenache.
Pairs with: Cassoulet, Beef daube Provencale, Saucisson sec board
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Premium Minervois cuvée of Oupia from a selection of old-vine best plots, aged 20 months in Bordeaux barriques; more elegant and restrained than Tradition with similar dark berries and spicy aromas.
Pairs with: Beef Wellington, Roast lamb shoulder, Aged Manchego
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Sister premium cuvée to Cuvee des Barons at Chateau d'Oupia, sharing the same Syrah-Carignan blend from old-vine best plots with extended barrique ageing.
Pairs with: Roast saddle of venison, Cassoulet de Castelnaudary, Aged hard cheese (Comte)
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Premium Minervois-La Liviniere cuvée of Domaine du Petit Causse in Felines-Minervois; delicately vanilla-and-toasted aromas with structured Mediterranean fruit.
Pairs with: Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic, Slow-braised beef cheeks, Aged hard cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Estate Minervois of Domaine du Petit Causse; bright Mediterranean blend designed for everyday enjoyment.
Pairs with: Charcuterie, Wood-fired pizza, Grilled merguez
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Grand Vin red of Hospitalet from the best plots of Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache Noir; each variety vinified separately and blended in February before 12-month barrel ageing.
Pairs with: Bouillabaisse and rouille, Lamb tagine with prunes, Aged sheep cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Bourboulenc-led La Clape white from Hospitalet; the variety is the emblem of the appellation. Part-barrel, part-tank vinification preserves freshness.
Pairs with: Sea bream baked in salt crust, Grilled langoustines, Pelardon goat cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Prestige cuvée of Hospitalet from a rocky parcel dominated by wind and sun; old vines of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre on the La Clape limestone.
Pairs with: Saddle of venison with juniper, Dry-aged ribeye, Aged Roquefort
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Estate La Clape of Hospitalet built on Syrah-Mourvedre-Grenache-Carignan; traditional maceration with a portion vinified by carbonic maceration. The everyday face of the chateau.
Pairs with: Charcuterie board, Roast chicken with garlic and herbs, Wood-fired pizza
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
La Clape's Mediterranean overlook expressed in Negly's Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Carignan blend; structured fruit with garrigue depth from the coastal massif.
Pairs with: Roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, Daube of beef Provencale, Pelardon goat cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Mourvedre-dominated prestige cuvée of La Negly from very old vines; parcel selection yielding tiny harvests of 10-15 hl/ha. Named for the chateau's historic 18th-century identity.
Pairs with: Wild boar slow-braised, Roast saddle of venison, Aged Roquefort
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Rare 100% Syrah parcel cuvée of La Negly from a tiny plot. Single-parcel yield of 10-15 hl/ha, with retail prices typically EUR 180-350 per bottle.
Pairs with: Black truffle and beef carpaccio, Dry-aged ribeye, Slow-braised venison shoulder
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Refreshing · Savoury
La Clape white of La Negly named for the Mediterranean breeze; Bourboulenc-led blend with Roussanne and Marsanne capturing the coastal salinity.
Pairs with: Oysters and lemon, Grilled sea bream, Provencal aioli platter
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Entry-level La Clape of La Negly; bright and savoury, designed to drink well young with the estate's coastal character.
Pairs with: Charcuterie board, Grilled merguez, Pissaladiere
Dry · Full-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
La Clape four-variety red of Pech-Celeyran with vegetal aromas of rosemary, laurel and rockrose; ripe red and dark fruit.
Pairs with: Roast lamb shoulder with garrigue herbs, Daube of beef, Aged hard cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Savoury
Mourvedre-based prestige La Clape of Pech-Celeyran with Syrah and Grenache; emphasis on garrigue and pine notes from the coastal massif terroir.
Pairs with: Saddle of lamb with thyme, Wild boar pappardelle, Aged sheep cheese
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium acidity · Elegant · Savoury
Bourboulenc-led prestige La Clape white of Pech-Celeyran; fresh minerality and citrus finishes from the emblematic AOC variety.
Pairs with: Sea bream with fennel, Lemon roast chicken, Goat cheese tart
Dry · Medium-bodied · Medium tannin · Medium acidity · Easygoing
Pennautier's altitude-driven IGP red that previews the Cabardes signature - a blend of Atlantic (Cabernet, Merlot) and Mediterranean (Syrah, Grenache) varieties.
Pairs with: Beef bourguignon, Roast pork with herbs, Aged hard cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Elegant
Grand cuvée of Pennautier in AOC Cabardes; an Atlantic-Mediterranean Cabernet-Merlot-Syrah-Grenache blend with elegant full-bodied palate, red and black fruit, undergrowth and tobacco.
Pairs with: Cassoulet de Castelnaudary, Roast leg of lamb, Aged Comte cheese
Dry · Full-bodied · Firm tannin · Medium acidity · Contemplative
Anniversary cuvée marking four centuries of Pennautier history (the estate dates to 1620); Atlantic-Mediterranean blend with extended barrique ageing.
Pairs with: Beef Wellington, Roast saddle of venison, Aged hard cheese platter
Peak wine-travel season in Languedoc is spring through autumn, with harvest the standout window.
classified-growth and grand-cru estates require booking days to weeks ahead; smaller family domaines often take walk-ins midweek.
most estates open 10:00 to 17:00 by appointment, often closed Sunday and Monday.
tipping is not expected at tastings; buying a bottle from the cellar door is the customary thank-you.
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Languedoc rewards trust.