Our complete range
We love wine. Lots of different kinds of wine. And we’re blessed with being in a part of the world where the range of climates, slopes, altitudes and soils allow us to grow lots of different grapes and to produce a surprisingly broad selection of red, white, pink and sparkling wines.
Sauvignon Blanc
| grape variety | 97% Sauvignon Blanc, 3% Marsanne |
| Appellation | IGP Pays d'Oc |
| Region | Minervois, Languedoc Roussillon |
| Oak Maturation | Nil |
| Cellaring potential | 3 Years |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |
| Acidity | 4.1g/L |
| PH | 3.3 |
| Residual sugar | <2 g/L |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Altitude | 150m |
| Exposition & Soil | Clay and limestone terraces |
| Vine Age | 15 years |
| density | 4 000 Vines/Ha |
| yield | Low - 80HL/HA |
| Harvest | Mechanical Harvesting at night to maintain freshness |
Sauvignon Blanc Key Facts
- Great with food or by itself
- Unusual blend that adds a note of Marsanne richness to the grassy Sauvignon Blanc
- NEW WAVE FRENCH WINE, COMBINING FRENCH REGIONAL CHARACTER WITH NEW WORLD ACCESSIBILITY
- The first and still one of the only blends of this kind to be produced in the region
- FROM ONE OF THE OLDEST WINE REGIONS IN FRANCE (THE ROMANS MADE WINE HERE)
Vineyard Notes
Years of experience have allowed us to identify those Languedoc vineyards, where the Sauvignon grape displays its most intense characters.
Winemaking Notes
The grapes were cold macerated then pressed, cold settled before fermentation. A small amount of Marsanne added richness and complexity.
Tasting Notes
The blending of a little Marsanne in with the Sauvignon has made this a very interesting wine with a refreshingly grassy green fig, papaya and lychee notes to go with the characteristic Sauvignon capsicum gooseberry flavours.
Food Style
Great by itself or to accompany all fish and white meat dishes. Will work especially well with seafood. Delicious by itself.
Viognier
| grape variety | 85% Viognier, 15% Chardonnay |
| Appellation | IGP Pays d'Oc |
| Region | Minervois, Languedoc Roussillon |
| Oak Maturation | Nil |
| Cellaring potential | 3 years |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Acidity | 3.8 g/L |
| PH | 3.4 |
| Residual sugar | 3 g/L |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Altitude | 200m |
| Exposition & Soil | Clay and limestone slopes |
| Vine Age | 15 years |
| density | 4 000 vines/ha |
| yield | Low - 70hl/ha |
| Harvest | Mechanical harvesting at night to maintain freshness |
Viognier Key Facts
- From some of the best Viognier vineyards in the region
- Great with food or by itself
- Unusual blend that adds a note of Chardonnay freshness to the floral, exotic Viognier
- NEW WAVE FRENCH WINE, COMBINING FRENCH REGIONAL CHARACTER WITH NEW WORLD ACCESSIBILITY
- The first and still one of the only blends of this kind to be produced in the region
- FROM ONE OF THE OLDEST WINE REGIONS IN FRANCE (THE ROMANS MADE WINE HERE)
Vineyard Notes
We have selected vineyards in the area of Carcassonne and the Minervois based on grape flavour and yield. The wines are produced and bottled in association with Celliers Jean d'Alibert.
Winemaking Notes
The grapes were cold macerated then pressed, cold settled before fermentation. No malolactic fermentation took place.
Tasting Notes
Viogniers are often over-oaked. We wanted our wine to display the floral, exotic of this grape and it was crucial that it would be a great accompaniment to food. So we added 15% Chardonnay grapes to the blend, giving the wine extra freshness, and to go with its delightful mango and apricot flavours. The wine saw no oak. A truly classy example of this variety.
Food Style
Great with oriental food, by itself or with all fish and white meat dishes.
Minervois Blanc
| grape variety | 100% Marsanne |
| Appellation | AOP |
| Region | Minervois, Languedoc Roussillon |
| Oak Maturation | 30% was matured in French barrels |
| Cellaring potential | 3 years |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Acidity | 4.2 g/l |
| PH | 3.35 |
| Residual sugar | 1/g/l |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Altitude | 250m |
| Exposition & Soil | Clay and limestone terraces |
| Vine Age | 20 years |
| density | 4 000 vines/ha |
| yield | Low-40hl/ha |
| Harvest | Mechanical harvesting at night to maintain freshness |
Minervois Blanc Key Facts
- Subtle use of oak
- Great with food or by itself
- NEW WAVE FRENCH WINE, COMBINING FRENCH REGIONAL CHARACTER WITH NEW WORLD ACCESSIBILITY
- FROM ONE OF THE OLDEST WINE REGIONS IN FRANCE (THE ROMANS MADE WINE HERE)
Vineyard Notes
We have selected vineyards in the classic areas of the Minervois where the Marsanne performs at its best. The wines are produced and bottled in association with Celliers Jean d'Alibert.
Winemaking Notes
The grapes were cold macerated then pressed, cold settled before fermentation. 30% were fermented in French oak barrels, and remained on lees in barrel, with some stirring, for six months.
Tasting Notes
This is an unusually perfumed example of white wine from this region, with a creamy texture, appley, limey fruit and a lovely hint of floral perfume. The oak is subtly in the background.
Food Style
Freshly enjoyable by itself, this is perfect seafood wine but has enough character to match light red meat dishes.
Cabernet Sauvignon
| grape variety | 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Shiraz |
| Appellation | IGP Pays d'Oc |
| Region | Vineyards around Puichéric, Jouarres-Homps and the hilly areas of Caunes-Trausse, Minervois, Languedoc Roussillon |
| Oak Maturation | 6 months barrel-aged in French oak and American oak |
| Cellaring potential | 3 Years |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Acidity | 3.3g/l |
| PH | 3.71 |
| Residual sugar | 5g/l |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Altitude | 100-400m |
| Exposition & Soil | Alluvial slopes for the Cabernet, clay and limestone terraces for the Syrah |
| Vine Age | 20 years |
| density | 4 000 vines/ha |
| yield | Low-70hl/ha |
| Harvest | Mechanical harvesting at night to maintain freshness |
Cabernet Sauvignon Key Facts
- A pioneering wine for the region, but a revival of the old tradition of adding hermitage made from Syrah to Château Lafite and other Bordeaux made from Cabernet Sauvignon
- Subtle use of oak
- NEW WAVE FRENCH WINE, COMBINING FRENCH REGIONAL CHARACTER WITH NEW WORLD ACCESSIBILITY
- FROM ONE OF THE OLDEST WINE REGIONS IN FRANCE (THE ROMANS MADE WINE HERE)
Vineyard Notes
The grapes, selected from low yielding vines, come from the areas of Carcassonne and the Minervois, in association with Celliers Jean d'Alibert.
Winemaking Notes
The two varieties were vinified separately. Both went through a period of cold soak. fermentation on skins lasted 2 weeks prior to pressing. There was very limited use of press wine.
Tasting Notes
The blend of rich blackcurranty Cabernet and brambley, gently peppery Syrah makes this a very distinctive wine. The vanilla character of the oak is present but subtle, and the tannins are softer than in many Cabernets. A very luxurious drink; silky and satisfying.
Food Style
Good with a range of red meat dishes, but its soft fruity character makes this an attractive wine to drink by itself.
Chardonnay
| grape variety | 85% Chardonnay, 15% Viognier |
| Appellation | IGP Pays d'Oc |
| Region | Minervois, Languedoc Roussillon |
| Oak Maturation | 30% was matured in French and American barrels. The remainder, including the Viognier, was unoaked. |
| Cellaring potential | 3 Years |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Acidity | 3.7g/l |
| PH | 3.5 |
| Residual sugar | 3g/l |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Altitude | 150m |
| Exposition & Soil | Clay and limestone terraces |
| Vine Age | 15 years |
| density | 4 000 vines/ha |
| yield | Low-60hl/ha |
| Harvest | Mechanical harvesting at night to maintain freshness |
Chardonnay Key Facts
- Subtle use of oak
- Great with food or by itself
- Unusual blend that adds a note of Viognier spice to Chardonnay
- NEW WAVE FRENCH WINE, COMBINING FRENCH REGIONAL CHARACTER WITH NEW WORLD ACCESSIBILITY
- FROM ONE OF THE OLDEST WINE REGIONS IN FRANCE (THE ROMANS MADE WINE HERE)
Vineyard Notes
We have selected vineyards in the area of Carcassonne and the Minervois based on grape flavour and yield. The wines are produced and bottled in association with Celliers Jean d'Alibert.
Winemaking Notes
The grapes were cold macerated then pressed, cold settled before fermentation. 30% of the Chardonnay was fermented in French and American oak barrels, and remained on lees in barrel, with some stirring, for six months.
Tasting Notes
Chardonnays come in many styles, from light and minerally to rich, buttery and oaky. We wanted to make a Chardonnay that was satisfying, yet fresh, and with a sufficiently interesting flavour to capture the imagination. From the outset, it was crucial that it would be a great accompaniment to food. This is a fresh, pine-appley wine, with a subtle hint of oak and a touch of mango and ginger
Food Style
Great by itself or to accompanyall fish and white meat dishes. Will work well with oriental food.
Malbec
| grape variety | 100% Malbec |
| Appellation | IGP Pays d'Oc |
| Region | Village of Homps & Pépieux, Minervois, Languedoc Roussillon |
| Oak Maturation | 20% was matured in French and American Oak barrels. |
| Cellaring potential | 3 Years |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Acidity | 3.45g/l |
| PH | 3.65 |
| Residual sugar | 4g/l |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Altitude | 150m |
| Exposition & Soil | Alluvial slopes |
| Vine Age | 20 Years |
| density | 4 000 vines/ha |
| yield | Low-80hl/ha |
| Harvest | Mechanical harvesting at night to maintain freshness |
Malbec Key Facts
- 2010 is the first release
- Subtle use of oak
- NEW WAVE FRENCH WINE, COMBINING FRENCH REGIONAL CHARACTER WITH NEW WORLD ACCESSIBILITY
- FROM ONE OF THE OLDEST WINE REGIONS IN FRANCE (THE ROMANS MADE WINE HERE)
Vineyard Notes
The vineyards, selecetd from low yielding vines, come from the areas of Carcassonne and the Minervois, in association with Celliers Jean d'Alibert.
Winemaking Notes
The wine went through a period of cold soak. Fermentation on skins lasted 2 weeks prior to pressing. There was very limited use of press wine.
Tasting Notes
Deeply coloured, soft, plummy and cherryish, with hints of violet. The use of oak is deliberately light to maintain the fruity, easy drinkability of the wine. A great marriage of the fruity appeal of Argentine Malbec with the subtler, more structured and mineral-noted examples from Cahors in France.
Food Style
Perfect with all full-flavoured meat dishes, and is as ideal with traditional French cuisine as more international dishes.
Minervois Rouge
| grape variety | 90% Syrah, 10% Grenache |
| Appellation | AOP Minervois |
| Region | "Petit Causse", La Livinière, Languedoc Roussillon |
| Oak Maturation | 100% French barrels |
| Cellaring potential | 10 Years |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Acidity | 3.85g/l |
| PH | 3.7 |
| Residual sugar | <2g/l |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Altitude | 300m |
| Exposition & Soil | Marl and limestone soils |
| Vine Age | 30 Years |
| density | 4 000 vines/ha |
| yield | Low-40hl/ha |
| Harvest | Manual and mechanical |
Minervois Rouge Key Facts
- This represents the finest wine we could make from some of the oldest and best vines in the region.
- The "Petit Causse" area is in LiviniÈre, the finest "Grand Cru" part of the Minervois region.
- The "Petit Causse" takes its name from the dry scrub grown here. The dry conditions make for low yields and intense flavours.
- NEW WAVE FRENCH WINE, COMBINING FRENCH REGIONAL CHARACTER WITH NEW WORLD ACCESSIBILITY
- FROM ONE OF THE OLDEST WINE REGIONS IN FRANCE (THE ROMANS MADE WINE HERE)
Vineyard Notes
The grapes, selected, in association with Celliers Jean d'Alibert, come from low yielding vines grown on schist and limestone in the higher altitude, classic La LiviniÈre area of the Minervois
Winemaking Notes
The grapes are picked when fully physiologically ripe, but while still retaining maximum freshness and relatively moderate potential alcohol levels. They are cold macerated for 3 days and then cool-fermented on skins for 3 weeks. Once pressed, the wine is aged in new and 1 to 2 year-old French barrels.
Tasting Notes
The combination of Syrah and Grenache gives this wine a lovely combination of dark and red berry fruits, with some spicy peppery notes and the olive and wild mediterranean herbs that are the hallmark of this part of France. The schist soil also contributes some welcome "mineral" notes.
Food Style
This is a really versatile wine, that tastes great by itself or with a wide range of dishes - from pizza to classic stews.
GSM
| grape variety | 60% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre |
| Appellation | IGP Pays d'Oc |
| Region | Minervois, Languedoc Roussillon |
| Oak Maturation | Nil |
| Cellaring potential | 3 Years |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Acidity | 3.25 g/l |
| PH | 3.7 |
| Residual sugar | 5 g/l |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Altitude | 150m |
| Exposition & Soil | Clay and limestone terraces for the Syrah, clay and limestone slopes for the Mourvedre and hillside and deep clay and limestone terraces for the Grenache. |
| Vine Age | 25 years |
| density | 4 000 vines/ha |
| yield | Low - 80hl/ha |
| Harvest | Mechanical harvesting at night to maintain freshness |
GSM Key Facts
- NEW WAVE FRENCH WINE, COMBINING FRENCH REGIONAL CHARACTER WITH NEW WORLD ACCESSIBILITY
- The first and still one of the only blends of this kind to be produced in the region
- FROM ONE OF THE OLDEST WINE REGIONS IN FRANCE (THE ROMANS MADE WINE HERE)
Vineyard Notes
The vineyards, selected from low yielding vines, come from the areas of Carcassonne and the Minervois, in association with Celliers Jean d'Alibert
Winemaking Notes
The three varieties were vinified separately . All went through a period of cold saok. Fermentation on skins lasted 2 weeks prior to pressing. There was very limited use of press wine.
Tasting Notes
The blend of grape varieties gives spicy blackberryish flavours, dark plum, black cherry dark fruit and a hint of pepper. There is also a distinctive mineral, perfumed note that comes from the Mourvedre.
Food Style
Perfect with all full-flavoured meat dishes, and ideal with traditional French cuisine as well as more international dishes whose flavours include a note of spice.
Pinot Noir
| grape variety | 85% Pinot Noir, 15% Grenache |
| Appellation | IGP Pays d'Oc |
| Region | Minervois, Languedoc Roussillon |
| Oak Maturation | A small proportion, 10%, is matured in oak barrels |
| Cellaring potential | 3 years |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |
| Acidity | 2.9 g/l |
| PH | 3.68 |
| Residual sugar | 3 g/l |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Altitude | A wide range of altitudes, from 200 - 400m |
| Exposition & Soil | Clay and limestone terraces |
| Vine Age | 10 years |
| density | 4 000 vines/ha |
| yield | Low - 80hl/ha |
| Harvest | Mechanical harvesting at night to maintain freshness |
Pinot Noir Key Facts
- THE ADDITION OF A SMALL AMOUNT OF GRENACHE ADDS EXTRA SPICE AND FRESHNESS
- Great with food or by itself.
- NEW WAVE FRENCH WINE, COMBINING FRENCH REGIONAL CHARACTER WITH NEW WORLD ACCESSIBILITY
- FROM ONE OF THE OLDEST WINE REGIONS IN FRANCE (THE ROMANS MADE WINE HERE)
Vineyard Notes
From the coolest area (Limoux) of the South of France influenced by the fact that it is:
– Situated at the foothill of the Pyrenees rising to 400 meters above sea level
– Sea breezes both from the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean
Strong viticulture control: starting with defined Clone selection aimed at obtaining low yields, good canopy management helping produce ripeness. The rows are grassed down to avoid excessive vigour. In tourist terms, Limoux is considered the Tuscany of the South of France.
Winemaking Notes
Made in a very Burgundian manner. The whole bunches went through a period of cold soak. Fermentation on skins lasted 2 weeks prior to pressing. There was Burgundian-style manual punch-down to break up the cap and maximise colour. Very little press wine was used.
Tasting Notes
A very distinctive and immediately enjoyable Pinot Noir, this is a very juicy, raspberryish, cherryish wine with hints of strawberry and oak and a refreshing note of pepper.
Food Style
Great by itself or to accompany a wide range of meat dishes, but could also be enjoyed with fish such as tuna or salmon.
Serving note: Would be good slightly chilled, especially in warm weather.
Rosé
| grape variety | 85% Grenache, 15% Shiraz |
| Appellation | IGP Pays d'Oc |
| Region | Minervois, Languedoc Roussillon |
| Oak Maturation | Nil |
| Cellaring potential | Enjoy now |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |
| Acidity | 4.42g/l |
| PH | 3.16 |
| Residual sugar | 1.9g/l |
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Rosé Key Facts
- Fresh modern, pale-hued, dry, but fruity, Rosé: one of the most popular styles in the world right now. Great with food or by itself.
- Shiraz gives just a touch more weight to the freshness of the Grenache
- NEW WAVE FRENCH WINE, COMBINING FRENCH REGIONAL CHARACTER WITH NEW WORLD ACCESSIBILITY
- FROM ONE OF THE OLDEST WINE REGIONS IN FRANCE (THE ROMANS MADE WINE HERE)
Vineyard Notes
The grapes, selected from low-yielding vines, come from the areas of Carcassonne and the Minervois, in association with Celliers Jean d'Alibert.
Winemaking Notes
The Shiraz and Grenache grapes were picked at optimum aromatic ripeness then briefly cold macerated. The grapes were then pressed and only then was the clear juice racked. The wine remained on less 3 months before being prepared for bottling.
Tasting Notes
Pale pink. Intense aromas of raspberry, strawberry and redcurrant with a hint of pepper. Rich palette with refreshing bright red fruit and peppery character. Apparently dry, with attractive fruit-sweetness.
Food Style
To be drunk by itself, or with a wide range of dishes, including ones prepared with oriental spices.