Set amongst the rolling lavender covered hills of Provence, Chateau Miraval is farmed biodynamically by the famous Perrin family under the watchful eye of its owners Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. An altitude of 350m provides just enough freshness to create a full bodied but elegant wine showing ripe red and black berry fruit with a handful of sweet spices and herbs culminating with supple earthy tannins.

Domaine D'Aupilhac is an acclaimed organic property located in the enclave of Montpeyroux, 36 km to the north of Montpellier and its inspirational chef de cave Sylvan Fadat is one of the most respected and capable winemakers in the Languedoc.

This particular vineyard is, it seems, located on the site of a prehistoric lake and the soil shared between petrified volcanic emissions, limestone and basalt.

The assemblage has been aged for 20 months in barrique and then given time in the winery to settle and harmonise. The 2010 has leather and licorice on the nose, a hint of soisbois perhaps, then a rich and very complete palate, with blackberry and cassis, a lick of pepper and softly acquiescent tannins. Highly recommended with duck breast and figs or pigeon and ceps.
Simon Field MW, Wine Buyer