Southern France
Where the classicism of Northern France meets the sunshine of the Mediterranean.
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2020 LA PETITE SYRAH Domaine les Yeuses
Languedoc-Roussillon France 13% Red
Syrah.
At this brilliant level it is hard to find such a splendidly identifiable Syrah. This is good - there is nice lift and spice. The fruit is dark, with blackberry and damson notes, yet not overly cooked nor too sweet - and...(read more)
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2020 GAUDOU 'EXCEPTION' MALBEC Fabrice Durou
Vin de France France 13.5% Red
Malbec.
The wine merchant Lea & Sandeman sells a brilliant earthy-savoury malbec made from grapes grown in the Cahors area (but not sold as a Cahors) called Gaudou Exception.
Victoria Moore, The Daily Telegraph
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2021 T’AIR D’OC Syrah Domaine Gayda
IGP Oc Languedoc-Roussillon France 14% Red
Syrah. Vegan
Medium colour. Quite firm peppery fruit on the palate and a youthful palate with firm fruit. Nicely balanced.
Rosemary George MW
2018 CHÂTEAU BELLEVUE LA FORÊT Côtes du Frontonnais
South West France 13.5% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Negrette, Syrah.
We love this prime estate in the heart of Fronton - about half an hour north of Toulouse in the rustique South West. There is nothing rustic about this smart red though! Deep ruby in colour. Fresh bouquet with intense ar...(read more)
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2019 PUY-DE-DÔME PINOT NOIR Cave de Verny
Auvergne France 14% Red
Pinot Noir.
From the beautiful Auvergne region of France (an area more famous for scenery than vineyards) comes this super-value Pinot Noir. You can really feel the volcanic influence in this fruit filled red - damson and raspberry...(read more)
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2021 GRENACHE Domaine Gayda
IGP Oc Languedoc-Roussillon France 13.5% Red
Grenache. Vegan
Displays an explosive red fruit profile with moderate grippy tannins, surprising acidity and an elegance.
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2018 CAHORS Cuvée Cèdre Héritage Pascal Verhaeghe
South West France 13.5% Red
Malbec, Merlot.
95% Malbec & 5% Merlot. Dark and plummy with a deep draught of juicy black fruit, some nice tannic grip adds structure and then a floral violet edge unfolds with a deep chocolatiness on the finish.
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2019 TERRE RONDE Domaine le Sollier
IGP Cévennes Languedoc-Roussillon France 13.5% Red
Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah. Certified Organic
50% Syrah 30% Grenache & 20% Cinsault. The temptation to overwork wine must be immense, so hats off to the team at Sollier, this is about as easy going and inviting as red wine can be. A brightness and purity of frui...(read more)
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2019 SYRAH-GRENACHE Champs du Coq Domaine La Croix Belle
Languedoc-Roussillon France Red
Grenache, Syrah.

2020 PEZENAS ROUGE Le Pech Mégé AOC Domaine des Trinités
Languedoc-Roussillon France 14% Red
Grenache, Carignan, Syrah.
A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Carignan. What a revelation this wine is. The wild intense nose has good meaty savour thrown in with the attractive dark berry fruit. And then the palate has great bounce! Despi...(read more)
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2019 FAUGÈRES Le Portails Domaine des Trinités
Languedoc-Roussillon France 14% Red
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah.
Sumptuously rich, spicy, southern French blend of syrah, grenache and mourvèdre. Drink with anything big and beefy.
Fiona Beckett, The Guardian - www.matchingfoodandwine.comORDER
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