The vineyards of this part of southern France had their first heyday under the Romans, when amphorae containing wine from the province of Gallia Narbonensis enjoyed an excellent reputation, even in Rome, and were exported as far away as Germania. With the fall of the Roman Empire the wines lost their international dimension.
But in the early 1980s, a miracle occurred thanks to young winegrowers who knew how to highlight the potential of the region, reducing yields, increasing the planting density in the new vineyards, and selecting the best plots. Since then, the Languedoc has produced remarkable wines with a distinctive Mediterranean character.
- Nose: Fine and elegant. Notes of redcurrant, raspberry, cinnamon, violet and a hint of liquorice.
- Palate: supple, round, delicate and nicely scented. Nice liquorice finish.
Tasting date: tasting notes of the 2019 vintage.
OUR OPINION: the tiny quantities supplied do not allow me to sacrifice a bottle for tasting. As those wines are of impeccable quality year after year, I wrote the tasting notes of the 2019 vintage as an indication.
Other vintage available :
- Nose: intense. Notes of crunchy black fruits, black pepper and licorice.
- Palate: tasty and voluptuous. Very nice finish.
Tasting date: tasting notes of the 2009 vintage.
OUR OPINION: the tiny quantities supplied do not allow me to sacrifice a bottle for tasting. As those wines are of impeccable quality year after year, I wrote the tasting notes of the 2009 vintage as an indication.
- Nose: generous and fragrant. Notes of black fruit, coffee, thyme and laurel.
- Palate: round and silky. Fragrant juice, blackberry finish.
Tasting date: March 2024.
OUR OPINION: concentrated and fragrant vintage. Decant 1/4h when young. This vintage can be cellared until 2026 before tasting.
- Nose: intensely perfumed. Notes of white flowers, lily of the valley, lychee, yellow peaches with a touch of anise.
- Palate: great freshness, fragrant and thirst-quenching juice. Nice length on the palate.
Tasting date: February 2023.
OUR OPINION: very nice vintage, fresh and dapper wine, generously perfumed!
Other available vintage:
- Nose: fresh and tasty. Notes of white flowers, white peaches and pear with a touch of liquorice.
- Palate: tonic, fresh and salivating. fruity finish.
Tasting date: November 2022.
OUR OPINION: a lovely, thirst-quenching and fresh vintage, both tasty and elegant.
Other available vintage:
- Nose: fresh, elegant and aniseed-flavoured. Delicate notes of yellow peaches and lychee.
- Palate: supple attack. Very fresh and aromatic juice.
Tasting date: November 2022.
OUR OPINION: as attractive as ever with its aniseed profile which gives it a lot of freshness!
Other available vintage:
- Nose: intensely fruity. Notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, coffee, bay leaf and thyme.
- Palate: Silky tannins. Long finish on thyme and laurel.
Tasting date: October 2022.
OUR OPINION: superb vintage, what power! This wine is a real concentrate of garrigue, it has body and a beautiful aromatic complexity, I am a fan!
- Nose: intense. Notes of black fruits (blackberry & blueberry), laurel, thyme with a hint of coffee.
- Palate: full and silky, rich and aromatic. Fine tannins. Liquorice finish.
Tasting date: November 2022.
OUR OPINION: rich and tasty vintage. Superb!
- Color: dark red, almost black.
- Nose: intense. Aromas of laurel and rosemary, blackberries and peppermint.
- Palate: full and concentrated. Rich. Melted tannins. Long finish with notes of garrigue.
Tasting date: November 2022.
OUR OPINION: excellent! A terroir wine that reveals such aromas of bouquet garni, it is magnificent and delicious!
Other available vintage:
Roussanne, Marsanne
An original vintage with a very pale colour and a very delicate nose. Its aromas are reminiscent of wines from the Mediterranean region, a real pear juice with some floral notes.
The attack is supple in the mouth with a beautiful aromatic persistence. Very fresh and spring-like!
(Tasting date : November 2021)
Other available vintages:
AMPHORA WINES
Specialized in amphora wines, we offer a sharp selection of white, red or rosé wines, vinified in amphora.
You will find crus:
- fermented and aged in clay amphorae.
- fermented in traditional tanks and aged in clay amphorae.
- only partially aged in clay amphorae.
...including the rare wines completely vinified in Qvevris !