Introduction To The Beautiful South
A mixed case of one bottle of each of the twelve wines listed below (four whites, two rosés and six reds), all from the Languedoc, Roussillon and Provence - and discounted by 10% on the individual bottle prices.
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Les Roches Saintes, Picpoul de Pinet, 2022
100% Picquepoul from this now-fashionable appellation. This local grape has the advantage of being slow-ripening: picked after the heat of summer has passed it retains freshness and flavour. In the old Occitan tongue Picpoul means “lip-stinger”, due to the grape’s natural acidity, but this wine is a lot friendlier than that: look on it as the Muscadet of the Mediterranean, albeit with more heft and flavour. There (and in Parisian bistros) it's drunk with the local oysters and other...
ColourWhite
RegionLanguedoc
Sub RegionPicpoul de Pinet
GrowerLes Vignerons Schistes
Grape VarietyPiquepoul
Vintage2022
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeLRS122
Languedoc-Roussillon
There’s something very complete about our annual offer of wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon: with whites, rosés and reds, and wonderful fortified wines, the Vins Doux Naturels which are such a speciality of the region, there should be something for all tastes. Secondly, there are wines for every budget; at every level we believe these wines continue to offer terrific...
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Le Petit Pont Blanc, IGP Pays d'Oc, 2023
The Petit Pont wines are made by the Vic family near Beziers. The white is a tutti frutti blend of Vermentino with Chardonnay and spiced by other varieties. Bright citrus and pear, with a pleasing roundness. Very drinkable. Now-2025
ColourWhite
RegionLanguedoc
GrowerDomaines Vic
Grape VarietyWhite Blend
Vintage2023
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
CodePEP123
Languedoc-Roussillon
There’s something very complete about our annual offer of wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon: with whites, rosés and reds, and wonderful fortified wines, the Vins Doux Naturels which are such a speciality of the region, there should be something for all tastes. Secondly, there are wines for every budget; at every level we believe these wines continue to offer terrific...
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La Combe Saint-Paul, Rolle IGP Pays d'Oc, 2022
“Full bottle a modest 1,155g and very stylish minimalist front label. Great design makes this look like an expensive wine. The back label is purely functional and rather hard to read. As the Italians have somehow persuaded the EU that the name of the Vermentino grape variety should be applied only to wines from Italy, the Vermentino here has been renamed as Rolle (by which Vermentino is known in Provence).Inviting aroma of pears and wild flowers as well as a pinch of peppery spice. I can...
ColourWhite
RegionPays d'Oc
GrowerLa Combe Saint-Paul
Grape VarietyRolle
Vintage2022
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeCSP222
La Combe Saint-Paul
La Clape, France
Paul and Line Maury might be our youngest producers but winemaking runs in the genes.
Paul’s grandparents and great grandparents were winemakers specialising in single varietal wines, and we list his fine examples of Vermentino, Chardonnay and Viognier.
In 2008 Paul came across the opportunity to buy vines on La Clape and create his own domaine....
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Jancis Robinson
We get super excited when Jancis Robinson (or one of her team) write about our wine!
Voted the world's most influential wine critic in polls in the US, France and internationally in 2018, Jancis views herself as a wine writer rather than a wine critic.
She writes daily for JancisRobinson.com and weekly for the Financial Times. She is founder-editor of The Oxford Companion...
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L'Estabel, Languedoc Blanc, Grand Cuvee Comtesse, 2022
"Gold medal Paris 2023. Blend of Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Rolle and Bourboulenc from Cabrières schist, bottled in an unusual dark flute. Really mineral, intriguing nose. There’s something quite like a dry Riesling about the build of this super-refreshing wine with its excellent natural acidity and mineral elements. Slightly underripe greengage fruit. Amazing value! VVGV 17/20", Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson.com, 11th May 2023
A blend of Grenache Blanc and...
ColourWhite
RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
Grape VarietyGrenache Blanc & Clairette
Vintage2022
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeLES122
Languedoc-Roussillon
There’s something very complete about our annual offer of wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon: with whites, rosés and reds, and wonderful fortified wines, the Vins Doux Naturels which are such a speciality of the region, there should be something for all tastes. Secondly, there are wines for every budget; at every level we believe these wines continue to offer terrific...
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Jancis Robinson
We get super excited when Jancis Robinson (or one of her team) write about our wine!
Voted the world's most influential wine critic in polls in the US, France and internationally in 2018, Jancis views herself as a wine writer rather than a wine critic.
She writes daily for JancisRobinson.com and weekly for the Financial Times. She is founder-editor of The Oxford Companion...
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Fulcrand Cabanon, Cabrieres Rose, 2023
This is named after the priest who reputedly introduced the wines of Cabrières, in particular a rosé, to the court of Louis XIV, the Sun King. A charming and elegant rosé based on 50% Cinsault, 40% Grenache and 10% Syrah. The Cinsault gives it pure and vibrant red fruit, a summer pudding of a wine, with the Syrah giving just a hint of something spicy in the background. There is also a pleasing mineral note, which elevates this wine. Now-2026
ColourRosé
RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
Grape VarietyCinsault & Grenache
Vintage2023
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeFUL523
Languedoc-Roussillon
There’s something very complete about our annual offer of wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon: with whites, rosés and reds, and wonderful fortified wines, the Vins Doux Naturels which are such a speciality of the region, there should be something for all tastes. Secondly, there are wines for every budget; at every level we believe these wines continue to offer terrific...
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Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache grows well in hot, dry regions, though it can develop very high (15 degrees+) alcohol.
As such it is grown principally in Southern France and Spain (as Garnacha). It is usually blended with other varieties in the Southern Rhône and Languedoc (Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsaut and others).
Its flavour usually encompasses the...
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Ferry Lacombe, Mystere, Rose, IGP Mediterranee, 2022
A blend of about 50% Grenache Noir, 30% Grenache Blanc and 20% Caladoc (a cross of Grenache and Malbec created in 1958). Vibrant and moreish, lots of fruit, with notes of strawberry and flat peach. Refreshing and perfect for quaffing al fresco. Drink this year.
ColourRosé
RegionMediterranee
Sub RegionProvence
GrowerFerry Lacombe
Grape VarietyGrenache & Caladoc
Vintage2022
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
Code FLA522
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache grows well in hot, dry regions, though it can develop very high (15 degrees+) alcohol.
As such it is grown principally in Southern France and Spain (as Garnacha). It is usually blended with other varieties in the Southern Rhône and Languedoc (Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsaut and others).
Its flavour usually encompasses the...
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Les Pradelles, IGP Herault, 2021
Bottled at a smart new co-op at Cébazan in St.-Chinian, this is an easy-drinking blend of Carignan and Grenache from the plains of the Languedoc. Red fruited with a surprisingly good texture, no rough edges, soft, light and juicily berried. Perfect for uncomplicated daily drinking. Drink this year.
ColourRed
RegionLanguedoc
Sub RegionIGP
GrowerLes Pradelles
Grape VarietyCarignan & Grenache
Vintage2020
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
DietaryVegan
CodePRD121
Languedoc-Roussillon
There’s something very complete about our annual offer of wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon: with whites, rosés and reds, and wonderful fortified wines, the Vins Doux Naturels which are such a speciality of the region, there should be something for all tastes. Secondly, there are wines for every budget; at every level we believe these wines continue to offer terrific...
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Carignan
Carignan is the grape which really distinguishes the red wines of the Languedoc and Roussillon from those of the southern Rhône (in the latter Grenache is ubiquitous and dominant, and Syrah and Mourvèdre are the preferred blending grapes).
It has been a much maligned grape. For example Jancis Robinson’s Oxford Companion to Wine thunders: "Carignan,...
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Comtesse Marion, Merlot, L'Envolee, Pays d'Oc IGP, 2022
Attractive typicity: aromas of sweet plum with a leafy touch, followed by a supple and lightly creamy, berried palate with barely discernible tannins. Very popular. Now-2025
ColourRed
RegionLanguedoc
Sub RegionIGP
GrowerDomaines Vic
Grape VarietyMerlot
Vintage2022
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
CodeVIC322
Languedoc-Roussillon
There’s something very complete about our annual offer of wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon: with whites, rosés and reds, and wonderful fortified wines, the Vins Doux Naturels which are such a speciality of the region, there should be something for all tastes. Secondly, there are wines for every budget; at every level we believe these wines continue to offer terrific...
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Merlot
Origins
- Bordeaux region. Known by 18thC
- Now much more widely planted in Bordeaux than Cabernet Sauvignon
Characteristics
- Productive - high yielding …but early budding, so vulnerable to frost (e.g. 1956)
- In comparison to Cabernet Sauvignon: higher sugars and appealing...
L’Estabel, Languedoc-Cabrières, Grande Cuvee Comtesse Rouge, 2021
"Youthful mid crimson. Not as distinctive as the [Estabel] white but with the same freshness and frank appeal. The Grenache seems the most obvious ingredient but the blend is already well integrated. Really healthy, honest house red with no evidence of playing about in the winery. GV .16/20, 2023-2025", Jancis Robinson, MW, jancisrobinson.com, 11th May 2023.
Based on Grenache and Syrah with Cinsault and Mourvèdre. Soft hue. Melting raspberry fruit, very ripe and supple....
ColourRed
RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
Grape VarietyGrenache & Syrah
Vintage2021
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeLES621
Languedoc-Roussillon
There’s something very complete about our annual offer of wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon: with whites, rosés and reds, and wonderful fortified wines, the Vins Doux Naturels which are such a speciality of the region, there should be something for all tastes. Secondly, there are wines for every budget; at every level we believe these wines continue to offer terrific...
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Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache grows well in hot, dry regions, though it can develop very high (15 degrees+) alcohol.
As such it is grown principally in Southern France and Spain (as Garnacha). It is usually blended with other varieties in the Southern Rhône and Languedoc (Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsaut and others).
Its flavour usually encompasses the...
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Jancis Robinson
We get super excited when Jancis Robinson (or one of her team) write about our wine!
Voted the world's most influential wine critic in polls in the US, France and internationally in 2018, Jancis views herself as a wine writer rather than a wine critic.
She writes daily for JancisRobinson.com and weekly for the Financial Times. She is founder-editor of The Oxford Companion...
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La Croisade, Pinot Noir, IGP Pays d'Oc, 2022
With fruit in part sourced from cool Limoux vineyards, crisp and classy, blended with riper grapes from the Languedoc plains, this is a friendly, supple Pinot showing fresh cherries with a touch of vanilla. Now-2024
ColourRed
RegionPays d'Oc
GrowerLa Croisade
Grape VarietyPinot Noir
Vintage2022
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
CodeAGW722
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
Origins
- Ancient vine, perhaps 2,000 years old
Distant origins in France - first documented mention in France in 1375
Characteristics
- Finicky grape: notoriously difficult to grow (which is partly why it is hugely intriguing to New World...
Chateau La Grave, Minervois Rouge, Tristan & Julien, 2021
A bright, hugely pleasing and honest country red: from halves of Grenache and Syrah, showing the strawberry sweetness of the former combined with the black fruit of the latter. Now-2026
ColourRed
RegionLanguedoc
Sub RegionMinervois
GrowerChateau la Grave
Grape VarietyGrenache & Syrah
Vintage2021
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeGRV121
Languedoc-Roussillon
There’s something very complete about our annual offer of wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon: with whites, rosés and reds, and wonderful fortified wines, the Vins Doux Naturels which are such a speciality of the region, there should be something for all tastes. Secondly, there are wines for every budget; at every level we believe these wines continue to offer terrific...
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Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache / Garnacha
Grenache grows well in hot, dry regions, though it can develop very high (15 degrees+) alcohol.
As such it is grown principally in Southern France and Spain (as Garnacha). It is usually blended with other varieties in the Southern Rhône and Languedoc (Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan, Cinsaut and others).
Its flavour usually encompasses the...
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Le Petit Pont Rouge, IGP Pays d'Oc, 2022
Largely from Grenache, Cinsault and a little Cabernet Sauvignon. Bramble fruited but with a lighter, raspberry accent and minimal tannin: a fruity, easy-drinking style. Now-2025
ColourRed
RegionLanguedoc
Sub RegionIGP
GrowerDomaines Vic
Grape VarietyGrenache, Cinsault & Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage2022
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
CodePEP622
Languedoc-Roussillon
There’s something very complete about our annual offer of wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon: with whites, rosés and reds, and wonderful fortified wines, the Vins Doux Naturels which are such a speciality of the region, there should be something for all tastes. Secondly, there are wines for every budget; at every level we believe these wines continue to offer terrific...
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Cabernet Sauvignon
The most prestigious red grape?
Origins
- Bordeaux region, as a natural cross of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc (established 1997 by DNA analysis)
- Was known as Vidure or Petit-Vidure
- Spread throughout left bank of Bordeaux, supplanting white grapes
Characteristics
- Fairly easy to grow: hardy, buds...
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Introduction To The Beautiful South
A mixed case of one bottle of each of the twelve wines listed below (four whites, two rosés and six reds), all from the Languedoc, Roussillon and Provence - and discounted by 10% on the individual bottle prices.
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