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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2022 LA PETITE SYRAH Domaine les Yeuses
Languedoc-Roussillon France 13% Red
Syrah.
This is another little gem from Domaine Les Yeuses. At this brilliant level it is hard to find such a good and identifiable Syrah. This is good - there is nice lift and spice. The fruit is dark, with blackberry and damso...(read more)
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2021 T’AIR D’OC Syrah Domaine Gayda
IGP Oc Languedoc-Roussillon France 14% Red
Syrah. Vegan
Red fruit and hints of spice on the nose, this well priced Syrah is cleverly crafted giving a firmness and restrained style with hints of the Northern Rhone. Nicely structured, but with soft tannins giving this medium bo...(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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2019 TERRE RONDE Domaine le Sollier
IGP Cévennes Languedoc-Roussillon France 13.5% Red
Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache. 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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2021 FAUGÈRES Le Portails Domaine des Trinités
Languedoc-Roussillon France 14% Red
Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache.
Made by the very talented and charming winemaker Simon Coulshaw, this is as close as you can get to natural wine-making without being labelled or tagged as natural: minimal intervention, minimal sulphur, no pesticides us...(read more)
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2020 PEZENAS ROUGE Le Pech Mégé AOC Domaine des Trinités
Languedoc-Roussillon France 14% Red
Syrah, Grenache, 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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2022 LA CUVÉE DES CIGALES Domaine Borie la Vitarèle
IGP Pays d'Hérault Languedoc-Roussillon France 13% Red
Cinsault, Grenache. Certified Organic
50% Grenache, 50% Cinsault. Limestone and all concrete. Sweet start and rather seductive. Expressive and interesting. Obviously terroir-driven. Bone-dry finish but not at all heavy. Their ‘easy-drinking wine’ but it’s jo...(read more)
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2020 LES LINTHES Domaine le Sollier
AOP Duche d'Uzes Rhône France 13.5% Red
Syrah, Grenache.
80% Syrah 20% Grenache This is a must try wine, in as much as it isn't at all what you would expect from Souther Rhone Syrah, it is really charming and elegant, violet, raspberry and hints of wild strawberry, with a touc...(read more)
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