2008
Domaine Félines Jourdan, Picpoul de Pinet
France
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Côteaux du Languedoc
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Picpoul de Pinet
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(75cl)
£
6.65
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10.83
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5.98
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71.79
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Light-Medium Bodied,
Dry,
White,
Picpoul ,
Drink now,
13% alc.
Made under anaerobic conditions, the wine has fine colouring with hints of
green. A spicy and floral nose, distinctive and with echoes of gunflint,
aniseed and fennel. En bouche, crisp but balanced acidity, mineral notes and a
surprisingly broad texture.. The 2008 is especially successful, it marriage
of oyster shell, pebbles and almost a hint of honey crying out for
fruits de mer, grilled fish and, when in season, asparagus.
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2006
Mas des Dames, Coteaux de Languedoc
France
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Côteaux du Languedoc
Bottle
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£
6.74
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10.98
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6.04
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72.52
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8.35
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Southern Rhône Blend ,
Ready, but will improve,
Organic (Not certified/in conversion) ,
Biodynamic (Not certified/in conversion) ,
13% alc.
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2007
Carignan, Vin De Pays du Mont Baudille, Domaine Familongue
France
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Côteaux du Languedoc
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72.52
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Medium Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Southern Rhône Blend ,
Drink now,
Biodynamic (Not certified/in conversion) ,
13% alc.
Old-vine Carignan is quite a popular term these days, its implication being
that because the vines have been there a long time, that they has acquired a
mysterious veneer of quality that is sometimes lacking in this, the putative
work-horse variety of the region. Caveat emptor! Some old vine Carignan is
better than others, and this is one of the best. Familongue have a knack of
making wines that are rich, full bodied and yet replete with local colour and
personality. Marinated dark fruits, souisbois and a hint of licorice are
evidenced here, the palate is full but rounded, the finish clean and
satisfying. One for sanglier or boudin noir!(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)
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2007
Ch. Ricardelle, La Clape, Côteaux De Languedoc
France
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Côteaux du Languedoc
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La Clape
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£
7.00
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11.40
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6.30
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75.65
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8.35
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Southern Rhône Blend ,
Drink now,
13.5% alc.
Sand, clay, gravel and chalk make up the complex tapestry of terroir at
Château Ricardelle; a complexity redoubled by an assemblage which blends
Grenache, Carignan and Syrah. The wine captures a warming Mediterranean charm,
a dark-berried fruit character and an attractive aromatic charm that manages to
be both subtle and beguiling.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)
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2006
Domaine Puech Chaud , Les Combes, René Rostaing, Coteaux de Languedoc
France
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Côteaux du Languedoc
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£
8.26
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13.45
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7.43
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89.22
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Southern Rhône Blend ,
Ready, but will improve,
13% alc.
Syrah predominates here, with 15% Mourvèdre and 10% Grenache. A de facto
'second wine' described by Réné Rostaing as 'gourmand', this is
silky, rounded and immediately seductive; hints of garrigue and autumnal earth
underpin the attractive hedgerow fruits; all in all a most pleasing landscape.
Softer than the 05, with less oak aging, this is a more approachable wine,
recognised thus by Réne, yet drinking beautifully now, the Syrah
especially soft and seductive.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)
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2006
Ch. de Lascaux, Pic St Loup
France
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Côteaux du Languedoc
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Southern Rhône Blend ,
Ready, but will keep,
Organic (Not certified/in conversion) ,
13.5% alc.
"Syrah and Grenache from the dramatic eponymous limestone peaks just to the
north of Montpellier. With a distinctive nose of garrigue, incense and
macerated plum, this is a warm Mediterranean wine, its putative rawness long
since tamed by the expertise of Jean Benoit Cavalier. Dark fruit on the palate,
then a mineral acidity and a warming but not hot finish. A good match for
casseroles and jugged hare."
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)
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2007
Oeillade, Plan De L'Om, Coteaux du Languedoc
France
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Côteaux du Languedoc
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14.09
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7.78
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93.39
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Medium-Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Other Varieties ,
Drink now,
13% alc.
Joël Foucou is one of the new breed of vignerons who have broken free from
the local co-operative and he has established a high-quality 15 hectare
vineyard, Plan de l'Om, just to the north-west of Montpellier. Joël is
building a reputation for wines with a real sense of place, making use of the
distinctive palette of indigenous varieties. Cinsault, Carignan and Grenache
make up 85% of the blend of the Oeillade.
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2007
Ch. Ricardelle, La Clape, Closablières, Côteaux de Languedox
France
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Côteaux du Languedoc
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La Clape
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9.30
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15.15
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8.35
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100.17
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11.48
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Southern Rhône Blend ,
Drink now,
13.5% alc.
Closalbières is the premium cuvée from Chateau Ricardelle, again
made up of equal proportions of Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre, but
this time aged for twelve months in barrel. The result is astonishingly good,
with fine tannins, plenty of red and black fruit, and pleasing hints of spice
and pepper, all beautifully integrated and with great length.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)
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2005
Ch. de Cazeneuve, Les Calcaires, Pic-Saint-Loup
France
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Côteaux du Languedoc
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Pic Saint-Loup
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Bottle
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£
11.70
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19.05
Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Southern Rhône Blend ,
Drink now,
13.5% alc.
Eponymous chalky soils and a blend 50/30/20, of -respectively- Syrah (more
Syrah than is usual in Pic-St. Loup), Grenache and Mourvèdre
(André Leenhardt is a great fan and a craftsman of Mourvèdre)
have created a wine rich in aroma and ripe red and black fruit. The nose sings
notes from the garrigue, with thyme, lavender and truffle evidenced; on the
palate there are rich blackberry notes underpinned by black olives and a
mineral substratum. A superbly textured wine, oaked but not over oaked,
powerful and distinctive, this will go well with pheasant or partridge.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)
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2006
Ch. de Cazeneuve, Les Calcaires Rouges, Pic-Saint-Loup
France
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Languedoc-Roussillon
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Côteaux du Languedoc
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Pic Saint-Loup
Bottle
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£
11.70
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19.05
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10.52
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126.26
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Full Bodied,
Dry,
Red,
Southern Rhône Blend ,
Drink now,
13.5% alc.
Deeply-coloured , with an intensly savoury nose with dominant aromas of
roasted meat, dried herbs and crushed peppercorns. The palate is elegant, yet
sufficiently rich, with a smooth fruity (cassis and
blackberries) mouthfeel and flinty tannins. Excellent on its own or for
pairing with red-sauce Italian dishes.
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