Languedoc
Les Deesses Muettes 2024 Pinot Noir Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert
$23.99Bright and expressive, with red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry layered over leather, gentle earth and a cool mineral note. Blackberry adds depth without making the palate feel heavy, while restrained oak, vanilla and tobacco bring savoury detail. Fine acidity keeps the fruit clear through a smooth, composed finish. Serve slightly cool with roast poultry, mushrooms, veal or herb-led pasta.
Les Deesses Muettes 2024 Viognier Saint-Guilhem-le-Desert
$24.99Expressive and rounded, with melon, peach and pear joined by fresh citrus, orange and pineapple. A subtle creamy note gives the palate breadth without dulling its lift, while a quiet stony edge keeps the finish composed. Serve well chilled with grilled prawns, roast chicken, creamy vegetable dishes or soft cheese; it also works beautifully as a generous aperitif.
Pennautier 2024 Viognier Pays D’Oc
$31.99Delicate peach and tropical fruit lead a softly fragrant nose, with gentle floral detail adding lift. Full-bodied yet light on its feet, the palate is round and smooth, while fresh acidity keeps the ripe fruit focused. A clean, lively finish brings welcome energy. Serve with grilled fish, shellfish, roast chicken or soft cheeses.
Lorgeril 2023 L’Orangeraie Rosé 3 L Box
$69.99Pale, dry and lively, with strawberry, raspberry and pink grapefruit lifted by a light floral note. The palate is crisp and easy-moving, bringing juicy red fruit, fresh citrus and a clean mineral edge to a refreshing finish. Three litres make this rosé an easy favourite to keep ready for your patio, picnic or casual gathering; serve well chilled with salads, grilled salmon or Mediterranean vegetables.
Lorgeril 2024 Voyageur Pinot Noir
$29.99Red cherry, raspberry and violet lead with a leafy touch of blackcurrant. The palate is supple and poised, layering bright red fruit over smooth tannins and balanced acidity. A discreet peppery note adds definition, while the finish remains fresh, gently savoury and impressively persistent for its light-footed frame.
Autour de l’Anne NV Wonder Womanne Sparkling Rosé
$49.99Coral pink and lively in the glass, with dried rose, fresh peach and ripe red berries carried by a bright, playful fizz. The palate stays dry and aromatic, balancing gentle acidity with a soft honeyed tone and an earthy, savoury edge. Energetic but composed, this naturally made sparkling rosé is an easy match for charcuterie, grilled vegetables or lightly spiced dishes.
Gérard Bertrand 2023 Héritage An 825 Brut Crémant de Limoux
$44.99White flowers, honey and green apple meet warm toast on a complex, aromatic nose. The palate is crisp and elegant, with fine bubbles giving the fruit a creamy, polished texture. Lemon and fresh orchard notes keep the profile bright, leading to a clean, balanced and quietly savoury finish.
Château de La Liquière 2021 Les Amandiers Blanc Faugères
$34.99White flowers, bright citrus and fresh orchard fruit lead with an open, charming fragrance. The palate is delicate and clean, keeping its white-fruit core lively and gratifying rather than weighty. Early-morning hand harvesting and tank ageing preserve the vivid, pure profile, while the high, schist-grown site lends the finish a precise sense of place.
Mas Gabinele 2015 Belandes Minervois
$49.99Medicinal herbs, liquorice and dark forest berries shape a savoury, distinctly southern French nose. The palate is juicy and well composed, with ripe balsamic tannins supporting Grenache and Syrah fruit rather than weighing it down. Dark berry depth, herbal freshness and a gently resinous note carry into a charming, persistent finish. Serve with lamb, cassoulet, grilled sausages or aged cheese.
Laurent Miquel 2022 Vendanges Nocturnes Classic Blanc 750 mL
$19.99Lemon and lime lead, followed by crisp pear, apple and a subtle touch of apricot. The palate is light and steely, with clean acidity keeping the fruit bright and focused. A creamy texture and faint banana note add softness without dulling the freshness. The finish is long and tidy, carrying citrus, orchard fruit and a gentle floral lift.
Domaine de l’Aigle 2023 Chardonnay Limoux 750 mL
$62.99Toasted brioche and gentle oak frame ripe peach, quince and honeydew, with a subtle note of herbal tea adding detail. The palate is rounded yet energetic, carrying roasted stone fruit into a salty, mineral line. Citrus-marmalade brightness keeps the richer texture in balance. It finishes with measured toast, fresh acidity and a savoury, lightly saline persistence.
Domaine La Croix Belle 2020 Caringole Syrah Pays d’Oc 750 mL
$17.99Blackberry leads with liquorice, coffee and a restrained mocha note. The palate is juicy and approachable, carrying dark fruit through a smooth, well-balanced frame. Silky tannins give the wine enough shape for the savoury accents to register without making it feel heavy. The finish remains supple and direct, leaving blackberry, coffee, liquorice and a smooth, balanced close.
Autour de l’Anne 2023 Les États d’Anne 750 mL
$45.99Fresh red fruit opens with an energetic, lightly smoky edge. The palate is bright and tingly, with semi-carbonic crunch giving the Cinsault and Grenache blend a lively, chillable texture. Fine spice adds definition without muting the fruit, while concrete fermentation keeps the profile clear and direct. It finishes crisp and savoury, leaving red berries, smoke, gentle spice and a refreshing snap.