Southern Reds Case
Six staff favourite reds that are all drinking very well now - brilliant with Easter lamb or for summer entertaining 2 bottles of each of the following 6 wines with 12.5% off our normal bottle prices.
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Clos de L’Amandaie, Heritage Carignan, IGP Vicomte D’Aumelas, 2022
Just seven producers farm vines in this tiny IGP. Old vine Carignan made with a short maceration to deliver a fresh,approachable style. Excellent with barbecued lamb chops and can be lightly chilled in summer too. Now-2030
ColourRed
RegionLanguedoc
Sub RegionIGP Vicomte D'Aumelas
GrowerClos de L'Amandaie
Grape VarietyCarignan
Vintage2020
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeCLA122
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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Mas d'Agamas, Terrasses du Larzac, Nostre Mescladis, 2021
‘Nostre Mescladis' translates as 'our blend' and this is made from all the red grapes on Vincent's estate: Grenache,Carignan, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Very pure, focused bramble fruit with no oak to distract it. Peppery and garrigue infused on the finish. Now-2026
Vincent Visseq's story is similar to that of so many of our French partners. His family had been supplying grapes to three local cooperatives since the 1970s, but Vincent decided he wanted to...
ColourRed
RegionLanguedoc
Sub RegionTerrasses du Larzac
GrowerMas d'Agamas
Grape VarietyGrenache, Syrah & Mourvedre
Vintage2021
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeAGA321
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 d'Agamas
Mas d'Agamas
Young Vincent Visseq studied winemaking in Montpellier and went on to work at Chateau Capion, a grand estate near Mas du Daumas Gassac.
As with many young French winemakers, he also chose to broaden his experience in Australia, where he was able to vinify one vintage in the Goulburn Valley, working with Marsanne and Syrah in particular.
In 2009 he...
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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, Cabrieres Rouge, Fulcrand Cabanon, 2022
“Smells of cherries dipped in chocolate and rolled in tobacco leaves. Redolent with red fruit and roasted sage, the dry, tea-leaf-astringent tannins dusted with cocoa powder. A little rustic, but delightfully so. Very true to its origins. GV. 16.5/20”, Tamlyn Currin, Languedoc Round-up, Summer 2024, jancisrobinson.com, 28th June 2024
A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault grown on schist in the tiny (but historic) appellation of Cabrières at 120 meters above sea level....
ColourRed
RegionLanguedoc-Roussillon
Grape VarietySyrah, Grenache & Cinsault
Vintage2022
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
CodeFUL623
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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Chateau de la Liquiere, Faugeres Rouge, 2022
Carignan, Grenache and Syrah aged in tank. Powerful and ripe with deep, savoury fruit alongside hints of rosemary and cocoa. Supple tannins and a lifted freshness complete the picture. Now- 2027
ColourRed
RegionFaugeres
GrowerChateau de la Liquiere
Grape VarietyGrenache, Syrah & Mourvedre
Vintage2022
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
MethodOrganic
CodeLIQ422
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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Domaine Fontanel, Hominus Sapanius, IGP Cotes Catalanes, Rouge 2021
60% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 10% Mourvédre, grown in hot, dry and windy mountain vineyards near Tautavel (so it could actually be labelled as Côte du Roussillon Villages). Juicy, pure blackberry fruit galore, all framed by ripe, fine tannins. A brilliant expression of early-drinking Roussillon terroir that would be superb with barbecued food. Now-2027.
ColourRed
RegionRoussillon
GrowerDomaine Fontanel
Grape VarietySyrah, Grenache & Mourvedre
Vintage2021
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeFON421
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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Domaine Fontanel
Tautavel, France
Things have changed at Domaine Fontanel, but with a sense of continuity. Elodie and Matthieu Collet bought the domaine from Pierre and Marie-Claude Fontaneil in 2017 and have already made a name for themselves, being elected no less than Vignerons de l'Année (Roussillon) du Guide Hachette 2019.
After both graduating as agricultural...
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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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Domaine du Grand Arc, Corbieres Rouge, Reserve Grand Arc, 2022
A blend of 50% Carignan, 35% Grenache Noir and 15% Mourvèdre, aged in barrel, 20% new. Dense and fullflavoured, this is a chunky wine for the money and could keep well if you have the patience. Dark fruit and hints of the garrigue (the herby scrub which surrounds the vineyards), tinged with oak. Impressive concentration. Now-2028
ColourRed
RegionLanguedoc
Sub RegionCorbières
GrowerDomaine du Grand Arc
Grape VarietyCarignan, Grenache & Mourvedre
Vintage2022
ABV14%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
MethodOrganic
CodeDGA222
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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Domaine du Grand Arc
Corbieres, France
Nicolas Schenk is now running the family estate created by his father Bruno. Bruno Schenk is still a legend here at SVS.
He was an engineer in Alsace before he came to buy vineyards in the Corbieres in 1995. At first he sent his grapes to the co-operative, but after one frost affected year he decided he had to come out and bottle his own wines to...
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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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Southern Reds Case
Six staff favourite reds that are all drinking very well now - brilliant with Easter lamb or for summer entertaining 2 bottles of each of the following 6 wines with 12.5% off our normal bottle prices.
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More
