Languedoc-Roussillon
Clos De Nines 2018 L’Oree
A ripe southern French red with blackberry, black cherry and plum, layered with garrigue, cracked pepper and a touch of cocoa. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, its rounded tannins and warm fruit balanced by Mediterranean herbs and an earthy savouriness. Plush yet composed on the finish, it suits lamb, grilled vegetables, sausages and other robust country-style dishes.
Chateau Puech-Haut 2021 Prestige Languedoc Rouge
Blackberry, dried red cherry, strawberry and huckleberry lead a generous mix of red and dark fruit. The palate is concentrated and full without losing freshness, with lightly grippy tannins carrying the fruit into a firm, persistent finish. Serve slightly cool with grilled duck, roast lamb, a well-seared rib steak or a board of mature cheeses.
Gérard Bertrand 2000 Banyuls Grand Cru Vin Doux Naturel 750 mL
Lush and broad, with clear structure and a generous flavour profile. Grenache Gris provides the varietal basis, while Banyuls Grand Cru and Vin Doux Naturel place it among Roussillon's fortified dessert wines. The style is deep and elegant, with breadth, richness and structure as its principal characteristics. A generous dessert wine defined by scale, structure and a broad profile.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1988 Rivesaltes Ambré
Gingerbread and complex rancio aromas open into fresh hazelnut and bitter-orange marmalade. Broad and ample on the palate, the sweetness is shaped by savoury oxidative depth and a lively citrus edge, giving the mature profile clarity and length. Serve lightly chilled with nut pastries, orange cake, blue cheese or a square of dark chocolate.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1980 Rivesaltes Ambré
Walnut, caramel and dried fruit meet vanilla, coffee and a trace of blond tobacco. Full and smooth on the palate, it balances oxidative richness with a surprising line of freshness, layering mild spice, candied fruit and noble rancio through a long finish. Pair with walnut cake, chocolate dessert, aged hard cheese or toasted almonds.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1976 Rivesaltes Ambré
Chocolate, prune compote and Bourbon vanilla rise from a warm, expressive nose, with polished wood adding depth. Rich and enveloping on the palate, it brings mature rancio character into a cocoa-toned finish that remains balanced rather than heavy. Serve lightly chilled with dark chocolate, walnut tart, blue cheese or simply as a contemplative after-dinner glass.
Daumas Gassac 2021 Mas Languedoc
Château Las Collas 1961 Rivesaltes
Dark amber and deeply mature, with hazelnut, almond and candied citrus rising over warm roasted notes. The palate is rich and warming, carrying Grenache sweetness with savoury nut-skin complexity and a gently oxidative tone. Long, composed and distinctive, it is best served in a small pour alongside blue cheese, toasted nuts or dark chocolate.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1970 Rivesaltes Ambré
Deep amber with orange reflections, this mature fortified wine layers dried fruit, walnut and dried apricot over complex notes of rancio, turmeric, roasted coffee and seasoned oak. The palate is broad, harmonious and richly textured, yet a fine thread of freshness keeps it poised. Exceptionally long, it finishes with old-cognac warmth and savoury nutty depth.
Château Prieuré du Monastir del Camp 1964 Rivesaltes Ambré 750 mL
Dark gold to amber in colour, with hazelnut, almond, nut husk and candied citrus among the principal descriptors. Roasted notes add a savoury accent. Oxidative ageing is central to the amber Rivesaltes style, alongside nutty and citrus-led character. The mature profile brings nuts, candied citrus and roasted tones together in a traditional French dessert wine.
Gérard Bertrand Legend Vintage 1974 Rivesaltes 750 mL
Deep amber in colour, with a complex nose of cocoa, roasted coffee, dried fruit and caramel. The palate is rich and layered, unfolding through dried fig, honey, walnut and beeswax while lively acidity keeps the sweetness composed. Notes of raisin, toffee and warm spice gather toward a long, smooth finish. A mature vin doux naturel with both concentration and savoury detail.