Languedoc-Roussillon
The wide sweep of the Languedoc-Roussillon (or Pays d’Oc) covers all of the west of Mediterranean France, from the Pyrenees to the River Rhône. It is a large area, sometimes of vast productive vineyards, sometimes of smaller more artisanal wineries. Sometimes, unfairly, cast as France’s “Australia” for its output of “international” commercially popular fruit-driven wines, the Pays d’Oc plays host to many interesting wine makers whose wines are well worth seeking out.
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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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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
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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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2019 TERRE RONDE Domaine le Sollier
IGP Cévennes Languedoc-Roussillon France 13.5% Red
Grenache, Cinsault, 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, Syrah, Carignan.
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
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre.
Sumptuously rich, spicy, southern French blend of syrah, grenache and mourvèdre. Drink with anything big and beefy.
Fiona Beckett, The Guardian - www.matchingfoodandwine.com
2020 L'ÉTRANGER 120 Year Old Vine Domaine des Trinités
Languedoc-Roussillon France 13% Red
Cinsault, Syrah.
From 120-year-old Cinsault vines. I have enjoyed this wine over a number of vintages and am delighted that it is finally being imported to London. Medium colour. Elegantly fragrant red fruit on the nose. With an equally...(read more)
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2021 SAINT CHINIAN Les Terres Blanches Domaine Borie la Vitarèle
Languedoc-Roussillon France 13.5% Red
Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah. Certified Organic
From one of my favourite St Chinian estates. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Quite a deep colour, with youthful purple notes. Red fruit and spice on the nose and palate. Some fresh acidity as well as tan...(read more)
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2019 LES LINTHES Domaine le Sollier
IGP Cévennes Languedoc-Roussillon France 13.5% Red
Grenache, Syrah. Certified Organic
A blend of 80% Syrah with some Grenache. Quite a deep colour. Quite a solid intense nose, with some hints of vanilla and oak. Quite solid tannins on the palate. Youthful and not yet very harmonious.
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