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Montcalmés Rouge is one of Languedoc's great wines. On the terroir of Puechabon in AOP Terrasses Du Larzac ,the estate crafts a magnificent wine on finesse, freshness, length and complexity. It develops notes of black fruit and garrigue, with a fresh, airy finish. The silky tannins make it ideal for drinking young.

The cuvée Vieilles Vignes du domaine Gauby is beautifully racy. The nose is complex with notes of black fruits and spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, echoing the aromas of the nose, with great length. A wine still a long way from its peak. Magnificent!

The cuvée Vieilles Vignes du domaine Gauby is beautifully racy. The nose is complex with notes of black fruits and spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, echoing the aromas of the nose, with great length. A wine still a long way from its peak. Magnificent! Guide des meilleurs vin de France 2023: 95/100

Like the 2019, the 2022 vintage Autour de Jonquières du Mas Jullien is built for cellaring. Like all vintages, you'll have to be patient and wait a decade or so to enjoy this wine, which develops notes of red fruits and light spices. A benchmark for the region.

The Fergaria cuvée from the Domaine de Cébène has delicate smoky aromas that hint at the best that Mourvèdre can give on this schist terroir, with fruitiness that's not overly exuberant. Aromas of fruit (raspberry, blackcurrant), sweet, bewitching spices and hints of garrigue follow through on a smooth, silky palate. The whole is a prodigy of balance. Felgaria will be enjoyed with relish in its youth, but it's also a wine for great cellaring. Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2019 : coup de coeur Decanter : 93/100 The Wine Advocate : 92/100Jancis Robinson Mill 2013 : 17.5

The Cuvée Des Clous du Mas Calvel is the estate's grand cuvée. The nose of this organic Pic-Saint-Loup is charming; it develops on notes of cherry, black pepper, licorice. The palate is velvety, resting on silky but present tannins. Magnificent long, greedy finish.

Lous Rougeos 2021 from Mas Jullien — “a mischievous vintage, the king’s jester in a suit and tie, as serious as it is profound,” according to Olivier Jullien — the result of 15 years of work to restore this abandoned high-altitude vineyard.

The color is deep garnet. The nose is very expressive, blending crushed raspberry, chicory, game, dark chocolate, graphite, and leather. The palate is penetrating and juicy, focused on intense black fruits, supported by firm yet smooth tannins. Decant before serving; serve between 14 and 15 °C.

50% old Carignan, 30% Syrah, 20% Grenache (organic), grown on limestone scree at 400 m, Saint-Privat. Full destemming, maceration for 15–25 days, aged for 12 months in 600-liter demi-muids, followed by 12 months in large oak casks, and 6 months in the bottle.

96/100 RVF. Aging potential: 7 to 15 years.

This Lous Rougeos du Mas Jullien cuvée produces from the last arable land at the foot of the Larzac plateau at 400m altitude. A wine of balance and elegance, with a rare freshness for a Languedoc. It is accessible in its youth, but can be kept for up to ten years.

The cuvée 100% chenin from Domaine de Montcalmes. An intense, mineral white, a superb success for the 2022 vintage

The great white of the Mas Jullien . Rare and magnificent. The beautifully balanced wine develops notes of white fruit, peach and apricot. Great freshness for this great Languedoc white.RVF : 98/100

This Carlan du Mas Jullien cuvée is a racy, powerful parcel in this 2023 vintage. Gourmet on the palate without forgetting a juicy, precise substance. Admirable ageing, remaining very close to the grape, creates crisp, smooth tannins. Every glass is a pleasure to drink

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La Brune is a recent cuvée at Mas Jullien. This racy, powerful cuvée develops notes of red and black fruits enhanced by spices. A superb suavity flatters the palate, ripe fruitiness, beautiful depth, set with silky tannins for a finish that lingers.

The Roc d'Anglade is one of the Rhône Valley's great gastronomic wines. This organic wine rests on fine, elegant tannins. The palate is intense and fresh, with great elegance: far from the heaviness of some southern wines, it proves particularly digestible. A must-have!Close

This Lous Rougeos cuvée from the Mas Jullien produces from the last arable land at the foot of the Larzac plateau at 400m altitude. A wine of balance and elegance, with a rare freshness for a Languedoc. It is accessible in its youth, but can be kept for ten years or so.RVF : 98/100

The cuvée D18 du domaine Olivier Pithon is the grand cuvée of domaine Olivier Pithon.The wine is vinified and aged in wooden vats for 12 to 16 months. The wine is rich and complex, with notes of yellow and white fruits. Great overall balance and enormous length!

The Cuvée Puech Agut from Mas Haut-Buis is a superb 100% Grenache for gourmet consumption.

This Daumas Gassac rouge is a great success from the 2023 vintage: this organic gourmet wine develops notes of mocha, blackcurrant, cocoa, all resting on very elegant, fine tannins. Great length!

Le Mas Daumas Gassac blanc is made from a unique blend of grape varieties: this pure, incredibly fresh Languedoc organic wine develops on notes of yellow fruit, musk and menthol. Superb length. A great gourmet wine to be enjoyed over 15 years.

97/100 Jeb DUNNUCK

92+/100 Robert PARKER

91/100 Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2026

Montcalmés Rouge in Magnum! This is one of Languedoc's great wines. On the terroir of Puechabon in AOP Terrasses Du Larzac ,the domaine de Montcalmès elaborates a magnificent wine on finesse, freshness, length and complexity. It develops notes of black fruit and garrigue, with a fresh, airy finish. The silky tannins make it ideal for drinking young.

The red cuvée from the mythical Grange des Pères estate. The great 2020 vintage has produced a deep, intense red wine, with notes of black fruit, roasting, and a lovely fresh finish. Unforgettable!