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Powerful, racy and firm, the Haitza vintage from domaine Arretxea is a great Irouleguy for laying down. The wine is based on a fine proportion of tannat, which helps it to stand the test of time. It's an ideal accompaniment to red meats, game and dishes in sauce. A sure value from the South-West.

Magnificent Cinsault du domaine Hauvette, all finesse. The nose develops notes of raspberry, garrigue, almond, hazelnut and morello cherry. Full-bodied and fresh on the palate. A lovely finish of gourmandise.

The 2019 vintage of Chateau de Valois possesses superb vintage-specific balance: expressive fruit, beautiful substance resting on soft but present tannins. A great organic Bordeaux wine for ageing.

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 les Laquets du domaine Cosse et Maisonneuve is a magnificent Cahors with great ageing potential: the nose is fruity and spicy, intense; the palate reveals itself to be dense, with liquorice, fruit and woody aspects. Superb length.

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!

Pom'n'roll is a modern, atypical Pomerol! A blend of Merlot and Malbec, this organic Pomerol has an expressive nose with notes of black fruit and pepper. The palate is voluminous, fleshy and greedy. This lovely vintage promises good cellaring for the most patient!

Superb Aloxe Corton du domaine Pavelot all elegance and finesse. This organic Burgundy wine develops floral (rose) and fruity (blackcurrant, blackberry) notes. Superb overall balance.

The château Mazères has a pure, airy nose with soft notes of red cherry and strawberry. On the palate, the wine is elegant, resting on fine tannins and crisp acidity. 2019 is a great success, with good cellaring potential. A classic Pomerol on finesse, we love it!

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

A Côte de Nuits village from Domaine David Duband vinified with 80% whole grapes. This magnificent Burgundy develops on notes of red and black fruits (blackcurrant, raspberry), all resting on silky tannins. A magnificent bottle.

The Saint-Joseph reflet du domaine François Villard possesses lovely substance and concentration. This Rhone Valley wine is elegant, developing notes of white pepper, raspberry, cedar and spices. To be enjoyed over 10 years! Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2021 : 94/100

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 cuvée Saint Ferréol du Domaine de la Tour du Bon is a Bandol est de grande garde. This organic wine is powerful, structured, rigorous and spicy. RVF : 95/100

Brise Cailloux is a magnificent Cornas from Domaine du Coulet. Matthieu Barret produces a digestible, complex wine here, with floral, spicy and blood orange notes. Superb!

Burdin Harria est une nouvelle cuvée produite par le domaine Arretxea.Ce rouge est issue d'une parcelle d'ophite (terre volcanique). Elevée 18 mois en barrique, son nez se développe sur des notes de mûres, de cerises noires. La bouche est dense, gourmande, et dotée d'une belle persistance !

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.

This cuvée les Longeroies du domaine Jean Fournier is superb in 2022. It expresses itself on notes of red fruit, zan, blackcurrant burgundy. The smooth texture is very silky and gives a lot of femininity to this organic wine, even though it has a nice structure.

Croix Sorine 2023 from vignobles Ludovic Pierrot is a magnificent parcel. Pinot noir expresses itself with great elegance and finesse. The wine reveals notes of black fruit, with a fresh, precise finish. Enjoy over 7 years.

La dame de Onze Heure is a rare and tasty Saint-Emilion Grand Cru! This organic wine develops notes of red fruit and mocha; the palate is supple and elegant. The key word is freshness and length for this fine cuvée, which is accessible in its youth after a good decanting. An atypical and fine Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, this lady of Onze Heure. A charming, fresh 2021 vintage. A great, easily digestible wine!

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.

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.