Languedoc
Mas Gabinele 2015 Belandes Minervois
Medicinal 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.
Autour de l’Anne NV Wonder Womanne Sparkling Rosé
Coral 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.
Mas Gabinele 2020 Faugeres
Wild berries, rockrose and rosemary open into a warm, stony mineral note. The palate is rounded and smooth, with dark fruit carried by a savoury blend of Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre and Grenache. Schist-grown freshness keeps the generous texture composed, while herbal detail lingers through the finish. Decant briefly and serve with lamb, cassoulet or grilled sausages.
Domaine de l’Aigle 2023 Chardonnay Limoux 750 mL
Toasted 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.
Lorgeril 2023 L’Orangeraie Rosé 3 L Box
Pale, 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.
Terres Falmet 2008 A Contre Courant Saint-Chinian
Deeply coloured and strikingly mature, with dried fruit, leather, fig, tobacco and candied cherry joined by flashes of raspberry, pomegranate and dried rose. Four years under a veil of yeast give the palate unusual depth and savoury complexity. Rich, muscular and earthy, with dusty tannins and a substantial, cigar-toned finish.
Mas de Daumas Gassac 2022 Blanc 750 mL
Complex stone fruit and citrus open with floral lift and a clear mineral line. The palate is creamy yet fresh, combining peach, apricot and orchard fruit with restrained richness and focused acidity. Gentle honeyed and candied-fruit tones emerge through the middle without overwhelming the wine's energy. The finish is persistent and layered, returning to ripe fruit, mineral detail and a polished savoury edge.