sud de france languedoc-roussillon top 100

Sud de FranceLanguedoc-Roussillon

TOP 100In partnership with MAY 2016

“Every year brings different trends. The quality of the blended red wines entered were especially noticeable, but there is still more opportunity for fortifieds and rosés”

How has the Sud de France Languedoc-Roussillon Top 100 competition influenced the quality and range of Languedoc-Roussillon wines in the UK?The Top 100 offers a badge of quality, and over the years has definitely been worth producers participating in, as they have gained valuable listings. Success is also shown by the ever wider sector of UK trade who have discovered more diverse Languedoc-Roussillon wines and are now stocking them. The awards offer a strong avenue to market for both established and new producers.

What changes have you seen in the past four years, in terms of the wines which are entered?We have seen more blends, especially reds. Wines which show off a sense of place are showing strongly: AOC Faugères, AOC Terrasses du Larzac, AOC Languedoc Pic Saint Loup, are just a few. Among the white wines, it’s now much more than Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, but also Grenache Gris and Vermentino. Winemakers are moving away from oak and achieving greater balance as a result.

What should the trade look for when selecting Languedoc-Roussillon wines for the year ahead? Above all, look for flavour and value for money, and some say an overall personality which reflects sunshine in a glass. Sud de France has a steady sunny climate and is a very reliable region to deliver all these qualities. It is much more than the just the "New World" of France. There is consistency in the winemaking, too. This is shown by the fact that the producers that have won the red and white of the year have won in the competition before. As for the 2015 vintage, it is very promising – and is good the world over – just like the 2010, 2009 and 1990.

What has influenced the development and success of Sud de France wines?Flying winemakers helped co-operatives clean up and develop positively. There has also been valuable influence from outsiders from the region – from Bordeaux and Paris. There was the realisation that they simply had to do better, and this is now being

achieved successfully. This becomes clear when you see how certain styles reflect the biggest potential to show off the region. Look at the red blends using Mourvèdre, Syrah, Grenache.

What do the judges look for when awarding Trophy status to a Top 100 wine?The panel looks for distinctive styles and, above all, quality. Personality that reflects the sense of place is also important. This year, trophies were more widely awarded across different styles. We were especially delighted to award a trophy to a vin doux naturel. AOC Banyuls and AOC Rivesaltes wines should also gain more attention one day. Within the panel, we have many returning judges, and this gives the trophies strong consistency. Additionally, we are delighted to welcome a strong line-up of new judges from diverse sectors of the trade.

Will British consumers keep buying the big brands and mass-priced wines, or what else is demanding fresh attention?The big names do well in the competition, and we always see successful entries from Gérard Bertrand, Laurent Miquel and Paul Mas. The region offers much more than value for money, as it is the diversity of wines which is always exciting. For reds within the £6.99 to £15.99 bracket, there are constant discoveries to be made. As for white wines, at around the £8 mark there is plenty for consumers to enjoy. As judges, we also enjoy seeing new names we’ve not heard of among the entries, and certainly there are some.

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A REGION FULL OF SURPRISESTim Atkin MW, chairman of the judges, explains why Languedoc-Roussillon keeps on producing surprises and rewards

CONTENTS3 Q&A TIM ATKIN MW

A word with the chairman of the judges for the Sud de France Top 100 and what to expect from this year's selection

4 JUDGINGWe meet the judges and hear about the rigorous process they go through to arrive at the Top 100

6 WINE LISTSThe Top 100 wines in full, including trophy winners and further details for each successful entry

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REWARDING THE OUTSTANDING AND THE EXCELLENT

the months ahead of tastings and commercial introductions to trade buyers, and then to the end consumer, the hard work has only just begun.

No wonder that the reputation of Sud de France Languedoc-Roussillon wines has soared. This year’s Top 100 is composed of a large selection of AOCs from Languedoc includling AOC Faugères, AOC Saint Chinian and AOC Languedoc Pic Saint Loup, as well as AOCs from Roussillon and the Gard, and finally a large selection of IGPs from the region.

Isabelle Kanaan, executive director for La Maison de La Région Languedoc-Roussillon- Midi-Pyrénées, adds: “The judging day is the springboard for a fresh 2016 campaign to promote the appeal of Languedoc-Roussillon wines, with their excellent consistency and quality at accessible prices. Our judging panel is stronger than ever. Writers and buyers representing every sector identify a new Top 100 of wines which are interesting in their diversity and serious in quality.”

For consumers, enjoying these wines is as much a part of a memorable holiday experience in the south of France, as ambling through the historic towns, taking in the stunning natural countryside and settling down for a convivial artisan meal.

Wine tourism has certainly helped to increase curiosity about these characterful wines, which offer impressive value for money, and above all are winning through for their quality.

The Languedoc-Roussillon region keeps delivering surprises. As one of the world’s largest winemaking regions, this dynamic region spans the Mediterranean from the Rhône valley up to the Spanish border and

encompasses almost all of the Pyrénées, as far as Carcassonne to the west and Toulouse to the north.

Different microclimates, in the hills and mountains, through to the sunny slopes that roll down to the sea, create extraordinarily diverse terroirs for over 30 thriving indigenous grape varieties.

You can recognise a great respect for the sense of place when you taste these wines. Skilled winemaking to bring out individual character has won the region its appeal. From easy-drinking wines to more standout styles, the best do not compromise on quality to create value for money.

For the Top 100, the thorough blind tasting, re-tasting and judging gives every wine entered an equal chance. While ensuring an even, fast and fair pace, the judges freely shared comments, insights and enthusiastic discussion.

There was plenty to ponder and praise about how the region is shaping up and the opportunities it offers to the trade.

The thrill at the end of the day in identifying the new Top 100 – with 17 top trophies this year – is a fine moment of achievement, but the journey onward for the winning wines has just begun. With

A panel of the UK’s leading writers, agents, trade buyers and sommeliers met in London in March to taste, judge and shortlist outstanding wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon – one of the world’s most dramatically diverse and progressive wine regions. Now in its fourth year, the Sud de France Languedoc-Roussillon Top 100 has become established as one of the year’s landmark wine competitions

THE JUDGES: Alastair Pyatt, buyer, Bibendum-PLB GroupAlex Davies, buyer, Virgin WinesAna Maria Martinez, Hotel Terravina and Sommelier of the Year 2015 Sud de FranceAndrew Shaw, buying director, Bibendum-PLB GroupAndrew Sheridan, ex-international rugby player, WSET Diploma studentAnthony Rose, writerBeth Willard, buyer, Laithwaite’s & AverysCharles Metcalfe, writerChristine Parkinson, group head of wine, HakkasanFrançois Dupont, buyer, Stone Vine & SunJamie Goode, writer and authorJennifer Docherty MW, buyer, Liberty WinesJoe Wadsack, broadcaster, BBC Food & DrinkMatthew Cooper, buyer, Ellis of RichmondOz Clarke, writer and broadcasterPierre Hourlier, owner, Pierre Hourlier WinesSteve Crosland, buying director, Tanners WinesSusie Barrie MW, writer and broadcasterTim Atkin MW, writer, author and judging chairman

THE 2016 WINNERSLWF P40

The Top 100 results and trophies are announced at the

London Wine Fair at Olympia, London, on May 3, 2016 at 3pm by Tim Atkin MW on the Sud de

France stand P40. All wines are on show for

tasting throughout the Fair, which runs from May 3-5. There

is information on how to source these wines, and there is a schedule of meetings between producers

and buyers.

684wines from 214 producers were rigorously blind-

tasted by six panels of judges. The

shortlisted wines were then tasted again by different judges. Entries soared by 18%

compared with 2015.

90of the Top 100 wines

are new wines.

67of the Top 100 wines

are AOPs.

20%of 2015 Top 100 wines gained UK

distribution across all channels.

THE COMPETITIONThe Sud de France Languedoc-Roussillon Top 100 is an annual competition organised by the Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins du Languedoc (CIVL) and Sud de France Développement to encourage producers of all sizes to show their best wines without restrictive criteria such as pricing bands. This has created a welcome environment for open-minded judging and attracts an impressive panel of judges.

The campaign actively promotes the distribution and availability of these Top 100 wines in the UK via on and off-trade outlets.

WHAT THE JUDGES SAYComments and recommendations are on the new website, where you can continue to follow the highlights of the competition year. Consumers can share in the excitement at Bastille Day-themed tastings in July in selected wine merchants. The wines will also be presented at tastings at gourmet events, including the Three Wine Men and Wine Gang shows in key cities.

Web: suddefrancetop100.co.uk Twitter: @Suddefranceuk #LeTop100 Facebook: facebook.com/suddefrancetop100

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NOTES

3 Les Costières de Pomérols Beauvignac

AOP Picpoul de Pinet, 2015

O 100% Piquepoul BlancOak ageing: No, 12.5% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Looking for distributionEx-cellar: €2.50-€2.99

CONTACT:Joël Julien(( +33 (0)4 67 77 01 59(* [email protected]

4 Domaine Morin Langaran Etiquette Blanche


O 100% Piquepoul BlancOak ageing: No, 12.5% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Barton Brownsdon & SadlerEx-cellar: €2.50-€2.99

CONTACT:Fabienne Capello(( +33 (0)4 67 98 49 10(* [email protected]

2 Domaine J.Laurens Les Graimenous

AOP Crémant de Limoux, 2014

O 60% Chardonnay, 30% Chenin Blanc, 5% Pinot Noir, 5% MauzacOak ageing: No, 12% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Roberson Wines, Boutinot Wines, Cambridge Wine, Stone Vine & SunRRP: £14-£15

CONTACT:Sylvie Lacube(( +33 (0)4 68 31 54 55(* [email protected]

1 Domaine J.Laurens Le Moulin

AOP Blanquette de Limoux, NV

O 90% Mauzac, 10% ChardonnayOak ageing: No, 12% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Roberson Wines, Boutinot Wines, Cambridge Wine, Stone Vine & SunRRP: £12-£14

CONTACT:Sylvie Lacube(( +33 (0)4 68 31 54 54(* [email protected]

SUD DE FRANCE TOP 100 WINES 2016

ESTATE WINE NUMBERAlma Cersius 19, 42Borie des Fontans 61Calmel & Joseph 10Castelbarry 68Cave de Roquebrun 76, 83Cave des Vignerons de Saint-Chinian 77, 79Cellier des Chartreux 13, 26Château Argenties 50Château Bas d'Aumelas 64Château Beauregard Mirouze 92Château Cabezac 88Château Coupe-Roses 89Château de Cazeneuve 58Château de Gaure 25, 48Château de L'Engarran 63Château de Lascaux 23, 49Château de Lastours 94Château de Montfrin 44Château de Peyssonnie 100Château des Estanilles 74Château l'Euzière 62Château Le Bouis 93Château Le Devoy Martine 21Château Millegrand 86Château Puech-Haut 53Château Saint-Jean d'Aumières 66Château Saint-Martin-de-la-Garrigue 5Château Viranel 34Domaine Aubaï Mema 39Domaine Bertrand-Bergé 97Domaine Clavel 45Domaine Coudoulet 28Domaine d'Aubermesnil 96Domaine d'Aupilhac 69Domaine de Camp Galhan 46Domaine de Fabrègues 55Domaine de Fenouillet 73Domaine de la Rochelierre 95Domaine de Nizas 71Domaine de Tholomies 85Domaine des Bugadelles 41

ESTATE WINE NUMBERDomaine des Capriers 43Domaine des Mathurins 78, 81Domaine Guizard 65Domaine J.Laurens 1, 2Domaine Jones 9Domaine La Louviere 6Domaine La Maurine 82Domaine Les Grandes Costes 52, 60Domaine les Yeuses 40Domaine Magellan 54, 70Domaine Mirabel 59Domaine Montgros 75Domaine Morin Langaran 4Domaine Pierre Fil 87Domaine Saint Hilaire 7, 12Domaine Saint-Jean d'Aumières 31Domaine Saint-Michel Les Clauses 90Domaine Serre Saint Vincent 91Fortant de France 35Gérard Bertrand 30, 99Hecht & Bannier 22, 51Joseph Castan 29, 47La Combe Saint-Paul 84La Cuvée Mythique Blanc 8Laurent Miquel 11, 17Les Costières de Pomérols 3, 15Les Domaines Auriol 36Les Domaines Paul Mas 16Les Hauts de Médian 32Les Vignobles Foncalieu 38Mas de La Devèze 98Mas des Quernes 67Mas du Pont 18Mas Gabinèle 72Moulin de Gassac 27Paul Mas 24Vignoble Belot 80Vignobles des 3 Châteaux 57Vignobles Dom Brial 14, 20Vignobles Lorgeril 33, 37Villa Dondona 56

00 Estate, Wine name

Domaine, Vintage

O Grape varietiesOak ageing, Label bio, % ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:NameEx-cellar price range / RRP

CONTACT:Contact name(( Tel(* Email

TOP PRODUCERSPlease note that there is no ranking within the Top 100. The listing here is the tasting order at the London Wine Fair.

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NOTESNOTES

16 Les Domaines Paul Mas Paul Mas Estate Viognier

IGP Pays d’Oc, 2015

O 100% ViognierOak ageing: Partially, 13.5% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Majestic WineRRP: £9.99

CONTACT:Jean Claude Mas(( +33 (0)4 67 90 85 21(* [email protected]

15 Les Costières de Pomérols Beauvignac Viognier


O 100% ViognierOak ageing: No, 12.5% ABV


CONTACT:Joël Julien(( +33 (0)4 67 77 01 59(* [email protected]

14 Vignobles Dom Brial Chardonnay

IGP Côtes Catalanes, 2015

O 100% ChardonnayOak ageing: No, Demeter, 13% ABV


CONTACT:Guillaume Gangloff(( +33 (0)4 68 64 22 37(* [email protected]

13 Cellier des Chartreux Origine

IGP Gard, 2014

O 100% ChardonnayOak ageing: Yes, 13.5% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Looking for distributionEx-cellar: €4-€5.99

CONTACT:Frédéric Sablayrolles(( +33 (0)4 90 26 39 43(* [email protected]

12 Domaine Saint Hilaire Advocate Chardonnay


O 100% ChardonnayOak ageing: Yes, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Christophe Nash(* christophe.nash@

domainesaint-hilaire.com

11 Laurent Miquel L'Artisan Chardonnay


O 100% ChardonnayOak ageing: Partially, 12.5% ABV


CONTACT:Neasa Miquel(* [email protected]

10 Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Chardonnay


O 100% ChardonnayOak ageing: Partially, 13% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Daniel Lambert WinesRRP: £9-£10

CONTACT:Jérome Joseph(( +33 (0)4 68 72 09 88(* [email protected]

9 Domaine Jones Grenache Gris


O 100% Grenache GrisOak ageing: No, 13.5% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:The Wine SocietyRRP: £16

CONTACT:Katie Jones(( +33 (0)6 86 67 94 68(* [email protected]

8 La Cuvée Mythique Blanc


O Carignan Blanc, Roussanne, MarsanneOak ageing: Yes, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Estelle Laurent(( +33 (0)4 68 42 75 00(* [email protected]

7 Domaine Saint Hilaire Vermentino


O 100% VermentinoOak ageing: No, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Christophe Nash(* christophe.nash@

domainesaint-hilaire.com

6 Domaine La Louviere Le Libertin


O 100% Sauvignon BlancOak ageing: No, 12.5% ABV


CONTACT:Jem Harris(( +33 (0)4 68 20 71 55(* [email protected]

5 Château Saint-Martin- de-la-Garrigue


O 100% Piquepoul BlancOak ageing: No, Terra Vitis14% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Looking for distributionEx-cellar:€4-€5.99

CONTACT:Jean-Luc Parret(( +33 (0)6 72 43 67 52(* [email protected]


NOTESNOTES

28 Domaine Coudoulet Pinot Noir


O 100% Pinot NoirOak ageing: No, 13.5% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Berry Bros & RuddRRP: £10

CONTACT:Pierre-André Ournac(( +33 (0)4 68 91 15 70(* [email protected]

27 Moulin de Gassac Pinot Noir


O 100% Pinot NoirOak ageing: No, 12.5% ABV


CONTACT:Anais Postal(( +33 (0)4 67 57 40 79(* [email protected]

26 Cellier des Chartreux La Nuit Tous les Chats Sont Gris

IGP Gard, 2015

O 100% Grenache NoirOak ageing: No, 11.5% ABV


CONTACT:Frédéric Sablayrolles(( +33 (0)4 90 26 39 43(* [email protected]

25 Château de Gaure Oppidum

AOP Limoux, 2015

O 60% Chardonnay, 20% Chenin Blanc, 20% MauzacOak ageing: Yes, AB, 14% ABV



24 Paul Mas Château Paul Mas Belluguette

AOP Languedoc, 2015

O Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Vermentino, ViognierOak ageing: Yes, Terra Vitis, 14% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Looking for distributionRRP: £12.95

CONTACT:Jean Claude Mas(( +33 (0)4 67 90 85 21(* [email protected]

23 Château de Lascaux Garrigue Blanc

AOP Languedoc, 2015

O 50% Vermentino, 20% Roussanne, 20% Marsanne, 10% ViognierOak ageing: No, AB, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Meredith Hyslop(( +33 (0)4 67 59 00 08(* [email protected]

22 Hecht & Bannier Languedoc Blanc

AOP Languedoc, 2015

O 60% Piquepoul Blanc, 25% Roussanne, 15% Grenache BlancOak ageing: No, 13% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Looking for distributionRRP: £10.80

CONTACT:Céline Verchere(( +33 (0)4 43 69 19 71(* [email protected]

21 Château Le Devoy Martine Via Secreta

AOP Lirac, 2015

O 25% Grenache Blanc, 25% Roussanne, 25% Bourboulenc, 25% ClairetteOak ageing: No, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Veronique Lombardo(( +33 (0)4 66 50 01 23(* [email protected]

20 Vignobles Dom Brial Muscat Sec


O 100% Muscat à Petits GrainsOak ageing: No, Demeter12.5% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Looking for distributionEx-cellar: €2.50

CONTACT:Guillaume Gangloff(( +33 (0)4 68 64 22 37(* [email protected]

19 Alma Cersius, Jardin des Charmes Viognier-Grenache

IGP Coteaux de Béziers, 2015

O 70% Viognier, 30% Grenache BlancOak ageing: No, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Aurélie Charron-Giguet(( +33 (0)4 67 39 31 79(* [email protected]

18 Mas du Pont L'Etoile filante

IGP Saint Guilhem Le Désert, 2014

O 100% ViognierOak ageing: Yes, 13% ABV


CONTACT:Nicolas Vellas(( +33 (0)4 67 40 21 25(* [email protected]

17 Laurent Miquel Grande Cuvée Vérité


O 100% ViognierOak ageing: Partially13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Neasa Miquel(* [email protected]


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40 Domaine les Yeuses Syrah Les Epices


O 100% SyrahOak ageing: Yes, 13.5% ABV



39 Domaine Aubaï Mema La Douzième

IGP Gard, 2013

O 95% Syrah, 5% ViognierOak ageing: Yes, AB, 14% ABV


CONTACT:Mark Haynes(* [email protected]

38 Les Vignobles Foncalieu Syrah & Viognier


O 80% Syrah, 20% ViognierOak ageing: No, 13% ABV


CONTACT:Marie-Annick Consola(( +33 (0)4 68 76 36 27(* [email protected]

37 Vignobles Lorgeril, 1620 Syrah Viognier


O 84% Syrah, 16% ViognierOak ageing: No, 14.5% ABV


CONTACT:Frank Flugge(( +33 (0)4 68 72 65 26(* [email protected]

36 Les Domaines Auriol Premium Vieilles Vignes Carignan


O 100% Carignan NoirOak ageing: No, 13% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Myliko WinesRRP: £8.49

CONTACT:Claude Vialade(( +33 (0)4 68 58 15 15(* adm.achat-vins@

les-domaines-auriol.eu

35 Fortant de France Réserve des Grands Monts Carignan

IGP Pays d'Hérault, 2014

O 100% Carignan NoirOak ageing: Yes, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Marc Besson(( +33 (0)4 90 83 58 35(* [email protected]

34 Château Viranel Trilogie

IGP Pays d'Hérault, 2015

O 34% Alicante Bouschet, 33% Syrah, 33% Cabernet FrancOak ageing: No, 14% ABV


CONTACT:Arnaud Bergasse(( +33 (0)4 67 89 60 59(* [email protected]

33 Vignobles Lorgeril, 1620 Malbec


O 100% MalbecOak ageing: No, 13% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:The Wine SocietyEx-cellar: €2.50-€2.99

CONTACT:Frank Flugge(( +33 (0)4 68 72 65 26(* [email protected]

32 Les Hauts de Médian Petit Verdot


O 100% Petit VerdotOak ageing: Partially, 13% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Stone, Vine & SunEx-cellar: €3-€3.99

CONTACT:Jérôme Vic(( +33 (0)4 67 21 67 82(* [email protected]

31 Domaine Saint-Jean d'Aumières, Les Marnes


O 100% Cabernet SauvignonOak ageing: Yes, 14% ABV


CONTACT:Vianney Castan(* [email protected]

30 Gérard Bertrand L'Indomptable de Cigalus

IGP Aude Hauterive, 2014

O 100% Cabernet SauvignonOak ageing: Yes, 14.5% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Majestic WineRRP: £16-£18

CONTACT:Alexandra Ladeuil(( +33 (0)4 68 45 28 55(* [email protected]

29 Joseph Castan Excellence Merlot


O 100% MerlotOak ageing: No, AB, 13.5% ABV




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52 Domaine Les Grandes Costes, Musardises

AOP Languedoc, 2014

O 60% Cinsault, 20% Grenache Noir, 20% SyrahOak ageing: No, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Jean-Christophe Granier(( +33 (0)4 67 59 27 42(* [email protected]

51 Hecht & Bannier Languedoc Rouge

AOP Languedoc, 2014

O 42% Syrah, 32% Grenache Noir, 26% Carignan NoirOak ageing: No, AB, 14% ABV


CONTACT:Céline Verchere(( +33 (0)4 43 69 19 71(* [email protected]

50 Château Argenties l'Alaric

AOP Languedoc, 2014

O 41.5% Grenache Noir, 39% Syrah, 19.5% Carignan NoirOak ageing: No, AB, 14% ABV


CONTACT:Benjamin Delpech(( +33 (0)4 68 91 29 12(* [email protected]

49 Château de Lascaux Garrigue Rouge

AOP Languedoc, 2014

O 60% Syrah, 30% Grenache Noir, 10% MourvèdreOak ageing: No, AB, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Meredith Hyslop(( +33 (0)4 67 59 00 08(* [email protected]

48 Château de Gaure Languedoc rouge

AOP Languedoc, 2015

O 45% Syrah, 35% Carignan Noir, 20% Grenache NoirOak ageing: Yes, AB, 14% ABV



47 Joseph Castan Domaine La Chapelle

AOP Languedoc, 2015

O 45% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 25% Carignan NoirOak ageing: Partially, 14% ABV



46 Domaine de Camp Galhan Les Pérassières

AOP Duché d'Uzès 2014

O 80% Syrah, 20% Grenache NoirOak ageing: No, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Lionel Pourquier(( +33 (0)4 66 83 48 47(* [email protected]

45 Domaine Clavel Syrius

AOP Côtes du Rhône Villages Saint Gervais, 2014

O 70% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah, 10% Carignan NoirOak ageing: No, Terra Vitis, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Claire Clavel(( +33 (0)4 66 82 78 90(* [email protected]

44 Château de Montfrin "A la Rêverie"

AOP Côtes du Rhône, 2014

O 80% Grenache Noir, 15% Syrah, 5% Carignan NoirOak ageing: No, AB, 14.5% ABV


CONTACT:Jean René de Fleurieu(( +33 (0)4 66 57 51 52(* [email protected]

43 Domaine des Capriers Maé

IGP Côtes de Thongue, 2012

O 30% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Grenache Noir, 20% Petit VerdotOak ageing: Yes, 14% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Looking for distributionEx-cellar: €10

CONTACT:Mathieu Vergnes(( +33 (0)6 58 02 57 59(* [email protected]

42 Alma Cersius

IGP Coteaux de Béziers, 2014

O 60% Syrah, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet SauvignonOak ageing: Partially, 13.5% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Avery'sEx-cellar: €2.50-€2.99

CONTACT:Aurélie Charron-Giguet(( +33 (0)4 67 39 31 79(* [email protected]

41 Domaine des Bugadelles, Bergerie


O 65% Syrah, 35% Grenache NoirOak ageing: No, AB, 14.5% ABV


CONTACT:Christine Cornil(( +33 (0)4 68 90 79 08(* [email protected]


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64 Château Bas d'Aumelas

AOP Languedoc Grès de Montpellier, 2014

O 50% Grenache Noir, 40% Syrah, 10% MourvèdreOak ageing: Partially, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Geoffroy d'Albenas(( +33 (0)4 30 40 60 29(* [email protected]

63 Château de L'Engarran Quetton Saint-Georges

AOP Languedoc St Georges d'Orques, 2012

O 80% Syrah, 20% Grenache NoirOak ageing: Partially, Terra Vitis, 14.5% ABV


CONTACT:Constance Rerolle(( +33 (0)1 42 04 04 33(* [email protected]

62 Château l'Euzière Les Escarboucles

AOP Languedoc Pic Saint Loup, 2012

O 80% Syrah, 15% Grenache Noir, 5% MourvèdreOak ageing: Yes, 13.5% ABV



61 Borie des Fontans Grande Cuvée


O 80% Syrah, 20% Grenache NoirOak ageing: Yes, 14% ABV



60 Domaine Les Grandes Costes, La Ruche


O 90% Syrah, 10% Grenache NoirOak ageing: No, 14% ABV


CONTACT:Jean-Christophe Granier(( +33 (0)4 67 59 27 42(* [email protected]

59 Domaine Mirabel Les Eclats


O 60% Syrah, 20% Grenache Noir, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% CinsaultOak ageing: Yes, AB, 14.5% ABV


CONTACT:Samuel et Vincent Feuillade(* [email protected]

58 Château de Cazeneuve Les Calcaires


O 45% Syrah, 25% Grenache Noir, 20% Cinsault, 10% CarignanOak ageing: Partially, AB, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:André Leenhardt(( +33 (0)4 67 59 07 49(* [email protected]

57 Vignobles des 3 Châteaux Taste the Difference Pic-Saint-Loup


O 65% Syrah, 35% Grenache NoirOak ageing: No, 13% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Sainsbury'sRRP: £8

CONTACT:Bruno Bonzoms(( +33 (0)4 67 55 81 21(* [email protected]

56 Villa Dondona Dame Mourvèdre

AOP Languedoc, 2013

O 85% Mourvèdre, 15% SyrahOak ageing: No, AB, 14.5% ABV


CONTACT:André Suquet(* [email protected]

55 Domaine de Fabrègues Le Coeur

AOP Languedoc, 2013

O 80% Syrah, 20% Carignan NoirOak ageing: No, 14% ABV


CONTACT:Carine Pichot(( +33 (0)4 67 44 54 99(* [email protected]

54 Domaine Magellan Rouge

AOP Languedoc, 2013

O 55% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 15% Carignan NoirOak ageing: Partially, AB, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Sylvie Legros(( +33 (0)4 67 36 20 83(* [email protected]

53 Château Puech-Haut Tête de Béliez

AOP Languedoc, 2014

O Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, CarignanOak ageing: Yes, 15% ABV


CONTACT:Marie-Nathalie Carmona(( +33 (0)4 99 62 27 26(* [email protected]


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76 Cave de Roquebrun Les Hauts de Saint-Martin

AOP Saint Chinian, 2015

O 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache Noir, 10% Mourvèdre, 20% CarignanOak ageing: No, 12.5% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:The Co-operativeEx-cellar: €3-€3.99

CONTACT:Alain Rogier(( +33 (0)4 67 89 64 35(* [email protected]

75 Domaine Montgros 1ère Ligne

AOP Faugères, 2012

O 60% Syrah, 20% Grenache Noir, 20% Carignan NoirOak ageing: Yes, 14% ABV


CONTACT:Charles Mock(( +33 (0)9 82 46 28 40(* [email protected]

74 Château des Estanilles Raison d'Etre

AOP Faugères, 2013

O 50% Syrah, 25% Grenache Noir, 25% MourvèdreOak ageing: Yes, AB, 14.5% ABV


CONTACT:Julien Seydoux(( +33 (0)4 67 90 29 25(* [email protected]

73 Domaine de Fenouillet Extraits de Schistes

AOP Faugères, 2013

O 60% Syrah, 25% Grenache Noir, 15% Carignan NoirOak ageing: No, 13% ABV


CONTACT:Damien Guerande(( +33 (0)4 67 88 96 69(* [email protected]

72 Mas Gabinèle Rarissime

AOP Faugères, 2014

O 90% Syrah, 10% Grenache NoirOak ageing: Yes, 15% ABV


CONTACT:Thierry Rodriguez(( +33 (0)4 67 89 71 72(* [email protected]

71 Domaine de Nizas La Réserve

AOP Languedoc Pézenas, 2013

O 50% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache Noir, 25% Carignan NoirOak ageing: Yes, 14% ABV


CONTACT:Philip Hanson(( +33 (0)4 67 90 17 92(* [email protected]

70 Domaine Magellan Pézenas

AOP Languedoc Pézenas, 2013

O 50% Grenache Noir, 50% SyrahOak ageing: Yes, AB, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Sylvie Legros(( +33 (0)4 67 36 20 83(* [email protected]

69 Domaine d'Aupilhac Les Cocalières

AOP Languedoc Montpeyroux, 2014

O 40% Syrah, 30% Grenache Noir, 30% MourvèdreOak ageing: Yes, Demeter, 13% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Les Caves de Pyrene, Berry Bros, The Wine SocietyEx-cellar: €8-€9.99

CONTACT:Sylvain Fadat(( +33 (0)4 67 96 61 19(* [email protected]

68 Castelbarry Les Murets

AOP Languedoc, Montpeyroux, 2014

O 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache Noir, 20% Carignan NoirOak ageing: No, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Brigitte Barreiro(* [email protected]

67 Mas des Quernes La Villa Romaine

AOP Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac, 2013

O 40% Carignan Noir, 40% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache NoirOak ageing: Yes, AB, 14.5% ABV


CONTACT:Pierre Natoli(( +33 (0)6 61 08 22 02(* [email protected]

66 Château Saint-Jean d'Aumières, L'Alchimiste

AOP Terrasses du Larzac, 2014

O 45% Syrah, 40% Grenache Noir, 15% Carignan NoirOak ageing: Partially, 14% ABV



65 Domaine Guizard Grés de Montpellier

AOP Languedoc Grès de Montpellier, 2013

O 95% Syrah, 5% Grenache NoirOak ageing: Partially, 14% ABV


CONTACT:Benoit Guizard(( +33 (0)6 86 07 34 69(* benoit.guizard@

domaineguizard.com


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88 Château Cabezac Grande Cuvée Belvèze

AOP Minervois, 2013

O 60% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache NoirOak ageing: Yes, 14% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Cabezac Collections, Maidenhead Wines, The Knotted VineRRP: £35-£40

CONTACT:Stéphanie Dondain(( +33 (0)1 41 92 10 25(* [email protected]

87 Domaine Pierre Fil Orebus

AOP Minervois, 2014

O 60% Mourvèdre, 30% Syrah, 20% Grenache NoirOak ageing: Partially, HVE, 14.5% ABV


CONTACT:Jeoffrey Bedot(( +33 (0)9 67 19 40 24(* [email protected]

86 Château Millegrand Haut de Mourral

AOP Minervois, 2014



CONTACT:Stephanie Creyssels(( +33 (0)6 08 84 83 01(* [email protected]

85 Domaine de Tholomies Domaine La Rèze

AOP Minervois, 2015

O 60% Syrah, 40% MourvèdreOak ageing: No, AB, 14.5% ABV


CONTACT:Domaine de la Baume(( +33 (0)4 67 39 29 49(* [email protected]

84 La Combe Saint-Paul L'Insoupçonné

AOP La Clape, 2012

O 75% Syrah, 25% MourvèdreOak ageing: Yes, 14.5% ABV


CONTACT:Paul Maury(( +33 (0)6 15 08 54 07(* [email protected]

83 Cave de Roquebrun La Grange des Combes

AOP Saint Chinian Roquebrun, 2014

O 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache Noir, 20% MourvèdreOak ageing: No, 14% ABV


CONTACT:Alain Rogier(( +33 (0)4 67 89 64 35(* [email protected]

82 Domaine La Maurine Secrets de Paul


O 80% Syrah, 20% Carignan NoirOak ageing: Yes, 15% ABV


CONTACT:Guillaume Francois(( +33 (0)6 08 58 47 81(* [email protected]

81 Domaine des Mathurins 5ème Allegro con Brio


O 40% Grenache Noir, 60% SyrahOak ageing: No, AB, 13% ABV


CONTACT:Nicolas Pistre(( +33 (0)4 67 38 08 33(* [email protected]

80 Vignoble Belot Les Mouleyres




CONTACT:Lionel Belot(( +33 (0)4 67 38 08 96(* [email protected]

79 Cave des Vignerons de Saint- Chinian, Les Secrets des Capitelles


O 60% Grenache Noir, 40% SyrahOak ageing: No, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Norbert Gaiola(( +33 (0)4 67 38 28 48(* [email protected]

78 Domaine des Mathurins Tango pour Hélène


O 60% Grenache Noir, 40% SyrahOak ageing: No, AB, 13% ABV


CONTACT:Nicolas Pistre(( +33 (0)4 67 38 08 33(* [email protected]

77 Cave des Vignerons de Saint- Chinian, Chant des Garrigues


O 50% Syrah, 25% Grenache Noir, 25% Carignan NoirOak ageing: Yes, 13% ABV


CONTACT:Norbert Gaiola(( +33 (0)4 67 38 28 48(* [email protected]


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95 Domaine de la Rochelierre, Noblesse du Temps

AOP Fitou, 2014

O 50% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache Noir, 30% Carignan NoirOak ageing: Yes, 14.5% ABV


CONTACT:Jean-Marie Fabre(( +33 (0)4 68 45 72 52(* [email protected]

100 Château de Peyssonnie

AOP Muscat de Frontignan, 2015

O 100% Muscat à Petits GrainsOak ageing: No, 15% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:VinothenticRRP: £7.60

CONTACT:Bernard Germain(( +33 (0)4 67 48 12 26(* [email protected]

99 Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir les Aspres

AOP Côtes du Roussillon, 2013

O 100% Grenache NoirOak ageing: Yes, 14.7% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:Majestic Wine

CONTACT:Alexandra Ladeuil(( +33 (0)4 68 45 28 55(* [email protected]

98 Mas de La Devèze

AOP Côtes du Roussillon Village, 2014

O 40% Mourvèdre, 35% Syrah, 15% Grenache Noir, 10% CarignanOak ageing: Yes, 14.6% ABV


CONTACT:Nathalie Hugues(( +33 (0)4 68 61 04 58(* [email protected]

97 Domaine Bertrand-Bergé Ancestrale

AOP Fitou, 2013

O 30% Carignan Noir, 30% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 10% MourvèdreOak ageing: Yes, AB, 15% ABV


CONTACT:Sabine Bertrand(( +33 (0)4 68 45 41 73(* [email protected]

96 Domaine d'Aubermesnil Tesco Finest

AOP Fitou, 2014

O 100% Carignan NoirOak ageing: Yes, 12.5% ABV

DISTRIBUTED BY:TescoRRP: £6.75

CONTACT:Estelle Laurent(( +33 (0)4 68 42 75 00(* [email protected]

94 Château de Lastours Grande Reserve

AOP Corbières, 2010

O 40% Carignan Noir, 25% Syrah, 25% Grenache Noir, 10% MourvèdreOak ageing: Yes, 14.5% ABV


CONTACT:Xavier de Rozières(( +33 (0)4 68 48 64 74(* [email protected]

93 Château Le Bouis La Cigale


O 70% Syrah, 30% Grenache NoirOak ageing: No, 13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Frédérique Olivie(( +33 (0)4 68 75 25 25(* [email protected]

92 Château Beauregard Mirouze, Lauzina Rouge


O 70% Syrah, 30% Grenache NoirOak ageing: Partially, AB, 14% ABV


CONTACT:Karine Mirouze(( +33 (0)4 68 45 19 35(* [email protected]

91 Domaine Serre Saint Vincent, Les larmes de Syrus


O 60% Syrah, 40% Grenache NoirOak ageing: Partially14% ABV



90 Domaine Saint-Michel Les Clauses, Clos Combe Long


O 60% Carignan Noir, 40% Grenache NoirOak ageing: No, 14% ABV


CONTACT:Uschi Wengelnik(( +33 (0)4 68 43 36 62(* [email protected]

89 Château Coupe-Roses Granaxa

AOP Minervois, 2012

O 90% Grenache Noir, 10% SyrahOak ageing: Yes, AB13.5% ABV


CONTACT:Françoise Frissant Le Calvez(( +33 (0)4 68 91 21 95(* [email protected]

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