Tour of the Beautiful South
A selection to show off the breadth and depth of the Beautiful South - includes new wines from three of our favourite growers (one sparkling, four whites, two rosés and five reds), all from the Languedoc, Roussillon and... Read More
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Domaine J. Laurens, Cremant de Limoux Brut, Les Graimenous, 2023
Les Graimenous is named after a type of grass growing around the domaine. We have always said this was a dead ringer for Champagne (and frankly much more fun to drink than some of the battery acid cuvées churned out by the giant Champagne co-operatives). It's a blend of 60% Chardonnay with 30% Chenin Blanc, 5% Pinot Noir and 5% Mauzac, lightly yeasty and toasted, with splendid volume.
We searched for many years for classy sparkling wine from Limoux before we found Domaine J....
ColourWhite
StyleSparkling
RegionLanguedoc
Sub RegionLimoux
GrowerDomaine J. Laurens
Grape VarietyChardonnay, Chenin Blanc & Pinot Noir
Vintage2023
ABV12%
Bottle75cl
CodeLAU323
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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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most-widely planted varieties in the world.
Arguably not the most characterful grape, hence its common ageing in oak, yet at its pinnacle in Burgundy it produces some of the greatest (and certainly most expensive) white wines in the world. Look out for unoaked Chardonnay, it can make a pleasant change, and usually goes down very well with all those people who...
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Decanter
Decanter provides authoritative content, independent advice and our wine's recently featured in their top 5 (out of 149!).
The panel is made up of 3 experts: Jane Anson, Matt Walls & Matthew Luczy.
Any wine you see on our website that has the Decanter icon on the picture has had a great write up!
Jane Anson
Jane...
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Chateau Ferry Lacombe, Haedus, Cotes de Provence Blanc, 2024
Located in the shadow of the Mont Sainte-Victoire, made famous by Cézanne’s series of post-impressionist paintings, this family-owned domaine make some of our best-selling rosés This year we were so impressed by one of their white cuvees we just had to ship it. Excellent concentration and depth with zesty lime and flat peach fruit kept in check by a taut mineral backbone. Long and impressive, it will be delicious with seafood. Now-2026
ColourWhite
RegionCôtes de Provence
GrowerFerry Lacombe
Grape VarietyRolle
Vintage2024
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
CodeCFL124
Clos de L’Amandaie, AOP Languedoc, Amandaie Blanc, 2022
80% Grenache Blanc and 20% Roussanne aged on lees in concrete tanks. Aromatic and bright with a serious mineralundertow. Ripe but not heavy it will stand up to intensely sauced fish dishes. Now-2030
ColourWhite
RegionLanguedoc
Grape VarietyGrenache Blanc & Roussanne
Vintage2022
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
MethodOrganic
CodeCLA222
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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L'Estabel, Clairette de Languedoc, Fulcrand Cabanon, 2023
“Lemon and thyme on the nose and whistling with intensity on the palate. Acidity vibrating like harp strings. Acacia blossom, Amalfi lemon, wonderfully fragrant herbs and then something a little buttery but lightly bitter, like cold salted butter flecked with lemon zest. Distinct character. A great summer wine – I can just imagine having this with fish and chips at the seaside, somehow. GV. 16.5/20”, Tamlyn Currin, Languedoc Round-up, Summer 2024, jancisrobinson.com, 28th June 2024
ColourWhite
RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
Grape VarietyClairette &
Vintage2023
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeFUL123
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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Gruner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner
Grüner Veltliner (Green Veltliner) is a white wine grape variety grown primarily in Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. The leaves of the grape vine are five-lobed with bunches that are long but compact, and deep green grapes that ripen in mid-late October in the Northern Hemisphere.
In 2008, Grüner Veltliner plantations in...
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Coruscant, Chardonnay, Vin de France, 2023
A new project from the brilliant Paul Maury (of Combe St.-Paul fame). A selection of fruit from their old vines in the foothills of the limestone rock of La Clape has been given extended lees ageing and the merest hint of oak influence. Appealing scent of white flowers, stone fruit and a 2hint of butter. Generous fruit - yellow plum and green melon - with that limestone bite and freshness. Splendid length for a wine at this price. Clearly not a cool climate Chardonnay but so winning....
ColourWhite
GrowerCoruscant
Grape VarietyChardonnay
Vintage2023
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeCOR123
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most-widely planted varieties in the world.
Arguably not the most characterful grape, hence its common ageing in oak, yet at its pinnacle in Burgundy it produces some of the greatest (and certainly most expensive) white wines in the world. Look out for unoaked Chardonnay, it can make a pleasant change, and usually goes down very well with all those people who...
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Chateau du Seuil, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, 2024
This turns up the dial on the Chapelle wine - everything is just more focused and intense. Fragrant blossom and stone fruit to the fore. Now to 2027
ColourRosé
RegionProvence
GrowerChateau du Seuil
Grape VarietyGrenache, Syrah & Cinsault
Vintage2024
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
MethodOrganic
CodeSEU524
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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La Combe Saint-Paul, Les Amandiers, Rosé, IGP Pays d’Oc, 2024
A blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah from the Maurys’ vineyards near the Med south of Narbonne. Back by popular demand! Very attractive food-friendly rosé from Paul Maury's estate near Narbonne. Very versatile - enjoy with or without food. Now-2026
ColourRosé
RegionPays d'Oc
GrowerLa Combe Saint-Paul
Grape VarietyGrenache, Syrah & Mourvedre
Vintage2024
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeCSP524
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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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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La Croisade, Pinot Noir, IGP Pays d'Oc, 2023
Perfumed, pretty Pinot Noir that benefits from some of the fruit being picked from cool climate vineyards in Limoux. Lots of Pinot character with some richer dark chocolate notes adding complexity. Drink this year
ColourRed
RegionPays d'Oc
GrowerLa Croisade
Grape VarietyPinot Noir
Vintage2023
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
ClosureScrewcap
CodeAGW723
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...
Mas des Brousses, Chasseur des Brousses, IGP Saint-Guilhem-Le-Desert, 2023
A distinctive blend of the family's 50 year old Merlot and the younger Tempier-sourced Mourvèdre. Uncomplicated - and we mean that as a compliment - it delivers lifted plum and blueberry fruit with some savoury tapenade notes too.Energetic and vital it goes very well with charcuterie. Now-2027
Brousses translates as bush, or brush; this is, literally, the farm in the garrigue. Amidst the rolling scrub-covered hills around Puéchabon and the pebble-strewn terrasses near the...
ColourRed
RegionLanguedoc
Sub RegionIGP
GrowerMas des Brousses
Grape VarietyMourvedre, Merlot & Syrah
Vintage2023
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
MethodOrganic
CodeMAB123
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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Mas des Brousses
Brousses translates as bush, or brush; this is, literally, the farm in the brush.
Amidst the rolling scrub-covered hills around Puéchabon and the pebble-strewn terrasses near the Hérault river lie the domaine’s plots of vines.
Tall Géraldine Combes (from a family who have inhabited Puéchabon, near Gignac, since 1525) juggles looking after...
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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...
Chateau de la Liquiere, Faugeres, Amandiers Rouge, 2023
Great value as always. Lifted, damson and bramble nose. Fruity attack with ample ripe tannin and drier, more savourynotes on the finish. Toulouse sausages and puy lentils would marry up perfectly.
ColourRed
RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
Sub RegionFaugeres
GrowerChateau de la Liquiere
Grape VarietySyrah, Grenache & Carignan
Vintage2023
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
MethodOrganic
CodeLIQ223
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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Chateau La Grave, Minervois Rouge, Tristan & Julien, 2021
Equal parts Syrah and Grenache aged in tank. A classic Minervois red that we have been buying for over two decades. It’s never too dry nor too fruity but always has a delightful earthy rusticity that matches hearty home cooking. 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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L'Estabel, Le Grand Pan, Cabrieres Rouge, 2022
60% Syrah and 30% Grenache with small doses of Carignan, Mourvèdre and Cinsault completing the blend. Fun and forward with warm baked red fruits, sweet spice and rounded, dry tannins on the finish. A step up in seriousness from the Fulcrand, it will stand up well to some slow braised lamb shanks. Now-2028
ColourRed
RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
Grape VarietySyrah & Grenache
Vintage2022
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
MethodOrganic
CodeLES822
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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Tour of the Beautiful South
A selection to show off the breadth and depth of the Beautiful South - includes new wines from three of our favourite growers (one sparkling, four whites, two rosés and five reds), all from the Languedoc, Roussillon and Provence - and discounted by 12.5% on the individual bottle prices.
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