Languedoc
More properly called Languedoc-Roussillon, this is a region of Southern France which spans the Mediterranean coastline from the French border with Spain to the region of Provence. The region is very hot, which makes it conducive to growing both a large amount and a wide variety of grapes. It is also one of the few areas in France where organic viticulture is possible because the climate is very dry, at least during the grape growing season.
Wines from the Languedoc can carry an enormous number of names, ranging from broad regional designations like Vin de Pays d’Oc, which are labelled varietally, to very specific geographical classifications, like Corbières and Minervois, that are generally produced with a blend of grapes like Grenache, Carignane, Mourvedre and Syrah for reds or Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Marsanne
for whites.
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Bruno Lafon Selections Le P’tit Chardo 2024
The 2024 Le P’tit Chardo (classified as Vin de France) is a pretty straw yellow in the glass. The bouquet is lively with aromas of peach, pineapple and tangerine that leads to a palate that is surprisingly rich and rounded with lovely supporting acidity. The finish is fresh and polished with a pleasant texture and lingering fruit. Excellent value and a very versatile wine to accompany picnics, BBQ’s or a summer evening at the lake.
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Domaine Collin Cremant de Limoux
The Domaine Collin Crémant de Limoux Tradition Brut is produced from hand-harvested grapes that undergo refined pressing in an advanced pneumatic press for delicate extraction. The wine is then cold stabilized for 24 hours. After transfer to temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks the wine undergoes primary fermentation followed by a three-month secondary fermentation in the bottle to enhance complexity. Disgorgement occurs precisely 12 months post-secondary fermentation, ensuring ideal maturation. Finally, a dosage of 4 to 10 grams perfects each bottle’s balance and harmony.
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Domaine Robert Vic Mas de la Source Sauvignon 2024
The name “La Source” (the stream in French) and the image of a river fish on the label point to the esthetic and practice of the estate, which strives to reflect the natural environment from which the wines have evolved, as well as addressing the ecologically sustainable principles which guide their endeavor.
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Racine Pinot Noir 2024
Made from Pinot Noir grown at vineyards located between 300 and 400 metres in Limoux. Softly-textured, juicy, crunchy red fruit with just a hint of tobacco leaf and winter spice, this is an eminently drinkable and pleasurable pinot. The best places to produce this delicate grape variety are always on the cool side, and here the altitude of the vineyard and influence from the ocean slow down the ripening season and keep the alcohol levels relatively low and the acidity lively. An extremely appealing pinot for both Burgundy lovers and red wine fans in general.
$24.95