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Le Chant des Dolia Rouge 2023 is one of the great vintages of Domaine La Croix Gratiot — "It holds its own against the best reds of the Languedoc; a cuvée you absolutely must discover."

Intense color with violet hues. Nose of ripe red and black fruits, black pepper, graphite, aromatic complexity. Elegant and rich on the palate, fresh attack, lovely minerality, silky tannins, long finish. Serve at 16–17°C.

Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Grenache, vinified separately with daily punching down for gentle extraction. Clay-limestone soil bathed by the marine trade winds of the Thau Lagoon, from the Mas de l'Olivier vineyard. Organic and biodynamic. Aged in demi-muids for the Syrah and Grenache, and in stoneware dolia for the Mourvèdre.

Aging potential: 5 to 8 years.

Le Chant des Dolia rouge from Domaine La Croix Gratiot is an organic Languedoc that develops on notes of garrigue and red fruits. Superb fresh, slender finish.

Villafranchien du Conte des Floris is a red Languedoc made from predominantly Grenache grapes. This organic wine is round and greedy, developing on notes of black and red fruits (crushed strawberries) and licorice. Magnificent overall balance.

"The Grenache feel is clear, the juice is generous in its aromatic expression with a round finish and just the right amount of freshness to energize its finish." (Le Guide Bettane + Desseauve)

RVF: 93/100

Lais rouge du domaine Olivier Pithon was aged in concrete tanks. On the nose, this organic Roussillon wine is expressive with aromas of black fruits and spices. On the palate, it has a lovely silky texture resting on melted tannins.

Laïs Blanc is a great white wine from the domain Olivier Pithon. This wine seduces with its delicate nose of white flowers, citrus and white-fleshed fruit. On the palate, it is marked by fine mineral tension and a persistent saline finish. It goes perfectly with seafood, grilled fish and vegetable-based dishes.

Gorgeous Roussane from Languedoc, this Chant des Dolia blanc from Domaine La Croix Gratiot is a magnificent, pulpy, gourmet white with fruity flesh and perfect balance.

the Farradjales cuvée from Domaine de Courbissac is a magnificent wine made from 100% old cinsault. Velvety and complex, powerful and refined, this atypical organic wine is a superb success. Enjoy it with rabbit and prunes

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The Cuvée Saint-Agnès from Ermitage du Pic Saint-Loup has a nose developing on notes of garrigue and black fruits. The palate is remarkably fresh: it develops on notes of black fruit, pepper and licorice. Good length.

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2024: 91/100

Les Cocalières rouge is a cuvée from Domaine d'Aupilhac which we particularly appreciate thanks to its great balance. Montpeyroux has a very southern feel, while Les Cocalières has that freshness and refinement that make it so charming. A magnificent cuvée in 2020 that will age for 10 years without any problem. Guide RVF 2026 : 95/100

Copa Santa is a magnificent gourmet cuvée from Mas Clavel. The nose of this organic wine is full of red and black fruit, with hints of spice and fine oak. The palate is full-bodied, with powerful notes of ripe fruit and sweet spices. The whole rests on velvety tannins; long, bewitching mentholated finish.

Cocalières blanc du Domaine D'Aupilhac has a freshness and length that characterize it. It develops aromas of white flowers and white peaches. A fine gourmand to accompany fish, white meat and cheeses. Guide RVF des Meilleurs Vins de France 2020 (August 2019): 16/20. Asserts its Rhône style, with more alcohol. Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2020 (August 2019): 16/20. Nose of pear, ripe citrus fruit, beautiful fresh and complex palate that plays with beautiful bitters. Apogee range 2019-2025.

Les Cargadous du Clos de la Barthassade is a superb gourmet white. Made from Roussanne and Chenin, it develops notes of vine peach and pear, all resting on discreet ageing. A fine mineral finish softens the wine.

The nose of Vignes Oubliées develops delicate notes of garrigue and pepper. The palate is fruity, with notes of cherry, sweet (very fine tannins) and spicy (pepper, garrigue). The finish is fresh, thanks to well-preserved acidity. A beautiful bottle of balance and refinement. To be discovered without delay!

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2024: 93/100

This Calcinaire blanc du domaine Gauby is very mineral with notes of white-fleshed fruit and citrus zest. A magnificent white Roussillon without any heaviness to accompany a scallop carpaccio with citrus fruits, for example.

This cuvée Céleste from domaine les Hautes Terres is a real favorite. This 100% Chenin is chiseled, straightforward, expressive and of great length. A great wine that rivals the best Loire Chenins. Superb!

Clos Maïa blanc is a superb blend of roussane, terret bourret and chenin. The nose develops notes of yellow fruit and aniseed. On the palate, the wine is tightly wound, with great complexity and a superb freshness on the finish. A great gourmet wine!

Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2023: 93/100

Clos Maïa rouge boasts a beautiful dark red color. The nose develops complex notes of black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry) and cocoa. On the palate, this 2023 vintage is full-bodied, with fruity and chocolate notes. We appreciate the wine's balance, which makes it a superb table companion. Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2024 : 93/100

Gorgeous 100% chenin du Clos de la Barthassade cuvée. This organic white Languedoc wine is aged 18 months in barrel. It develops complex notes of exotic fruit and citrus, with a delicate woody finish. A great gastronomic white wine.

This Costières de Nimes 100% grenache from Clos des Centenaires could make many a Chateauneuf-du-Pape blush. This red wine develops notes of cooked fruit (raspberry, Morello cherry) and pepper. The wine is complex, with supple, greedy tannins. The finish is suave with aromas of roasted hazelnuts.

Mire la Mer des Clos Perdus is a powerful, racy cuvée. This organic Corbières wine is made from a rigorous selection of grapes from 5 plots with heavy, clay-limestone soils on the edge of the detangs between Peyriac-de-Mer and Bages. The wine is partially aged in barrels. This is a cuvée for laying down, made to last for years. Forget about 10 years in the cellar.

Clos Maïa Blanc 2024 is the only white cuvée from Clos Maïa— "a great white wine, precise and refined" according to wine enthusiasts who have followed Géraldine Laval since her early days.

Pale yellow color with silvery highlights. Delicate nose of white flowers (acacia, hawthorn), citrus, candied lemon, vine peach, fennel, and chalky mineral notes. Fresh, briny, and deep on the palate, with excellent drinkability. Serve between 10 and 12 °C.

Chenin, Grenache Gris, Roussanne, and Terret Bourret—blend varies by vintage, Lilian Bérillon mass selections. Limestone scree, Larzac plateau, organic and biodynamic. Hand-harvested into small crates, direct pressing, 24-hour settling by gravity, fermentation and aging for 12 months in demi-muids.

Best enjoyed within 3 to 5 years, though it can be cellared longer.

Gorgeous bottle of the cuvée 2023 from this vintage! Antonin et Louis du Mas de la Seranne has a complex nose with notes of leather, but also fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry) and spices (pepper, cinnamon). The palate is fleshy and elegant. The tannins of this great Languedoc organic wine are harmonious and supple, supported by a long, fresh, mentholated finish. Magnificent bottle

Decanter: 95/100

Costa Caoude du Mas Haut Buis is a grand terrasses du Larzac de garde. This wine develops fresh menthol notes, spices, figs and red berries. Full-bodied, complex and long on the palate, this is a great southern wine! Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2025 : 93/100