Red Wine
The wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon are sexy, sultry, sensuous and sensational. Need we say more? Due to the abundant sunshine the grapes ripen with beautiful fruit characteristics and the wines feel luscious and rich in your mouth. Our wines are made by the most passionate winemakers and have a finesse and complexity that will keep you coming back for more. Many of the winemakers are contrarian and make wines in their own passionate way regardless of tradition or requirements to be an AOC wine. To learn more, check out our appellations page.
Before making our wine club selections each year we taste over 1,000 wines, making us your personal, on location Languedoc somms. We are so excited to bring these wines to you. Our organic selections are shown below with the European Union organic designation.
Click the wine name below to see the Languedoc sommelier’s tasting notes
Although we ship around the country, Seattle wine lovers can pick their purchases up at our Georgetown warehouse and tasting room. White glove delivery is available in the Seattle downtown corridor by calling 206-323-4757 and speaking with Ioana.
Out of state wine shipments are sent using a compliance company in California. Customers outside of Washington state please allow 2 to 3 weeks for your wines to arrive.
Here's what we have for you:
IGP Pays d'Oc
100% Merlot
Food Pairing: Grilled lamb if you are cooking, but if you're chillin', great to have organic, flavorful red with soft tannins to go with pizza and pasta and a great night of sharing with friends!
Awarded the Médaille d’Or "Gilbert & Gaillard“ 2012
A.O.P. Saint-Chinian
45% Grenache Noir, 40% Syrah, 15% Cinsault
Food pairing: Princess loves this wine! Magali is the Occitan name for Magdalene, perhaps Mary Magdalene, who is believed to have landed in the Languedoc after fleeing Egypt. Left to breathe for an hour the aromas and tastes in this wine are luscious and smooth. Take it high with Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Rosemary Peppercorn Butter, or see her shine with Pepperoni Pizza and Charbroiled Burgers with Pesto Mayonnaise and Sundried Tomato Relish. She's ready to drink now!
AOP Malepère
60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Malbec
Food Pairing: A good choice with hearty meat dishes, sausage and bean dishes and strong cheeses. This Maitresse is charming!
Awards:
Silver Medal Milliseme Bio 2018
Silver Medal au Concours des Grands Vins de Frances à Mâcon 2015
Silver Medal au Concours general agricole de Paris 2015
A.O.P. Cabardes
80% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah
Food pairing: This is your new favorite everyday red! It is great with all everyday foods: burgers, pizza, spicy fried chicken, tacos, Indian take out. Don’t order just one case....
A.O.P. Saint-Chinian
30% Syrah, 25% Mourvèdre, 25% Grenache Noir, 20% Carignan
Food pairing: Get out your grill! Barbecued ribs and chicken and burgers, of course; charcuterie (deli meat) plates and hard cheeses.
A.O.P. Saint Chinian Berlou
55% Syrah, 45% Lledonner Pelut (Hairy Grenache)
Food pairing: This very approachable and delicious wine is soooo wonderful with T-Bone Steak with Thyme and Garlic Butter. Try it with Duck Rillettes Salad with Orange-Ginger Vinaigrette and Traditional Cassoulet Castelnaudry. Fabulicious!
A.O.P. Côteaux Languedoc
50% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 20% Syrah
Food pairing: Spiced, prune stuffed pork loin; holiday turkey with sage-corn stuffing and cranberry sauce.
IGP Pays d'Oc
100% Pinot Noir
Food Pairings: This is a lovely every day Pinot Noir that is delicious with Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, Cheese Plates and Roasted Root Vegetable Tagine.
A.O.P. Saint-Chinian
45% Syrah, 40% Grenache Noir, 15% Cinsault
Food pairing: Try this with Braised Cumin and Cinnamon Lamb with Pureed Chive Potatoes or Black Currant and Indian Longpepper Lacquered Duck Breast with Mashed Yams. This will free your inner troubadour. Share your song!!
AOP Malepère
60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Malbec
Food Pairings: Excellent with venison, fillet steaks, mature cheeses or just a good book.
Awards:
Top 100 Sud de France 2018
Gold Medal Mundus Vini 2018
Coup de Couer Guide Hachette 3 stars 2017
Gold Medal at Concours General Agricole 2016,2019 Silver Medal Milliseme Bio 2019
A.O.P. Minervois
80% Syrah, 20% Grenache
Food pairing: Become an instant star when you serve with Greek Lamb Youvetsi (Orzo) Sprinkled with Kefalotiri Cheese; or Beef Tenderloin with Green Peppercorn Cream Sauce and Oven Roasted Rosemary-Garlic Potatoes. Or as your go to Burger and Fries or Pepperoni Pizza wine.
A.O.P. Languedoc Grès de Montpellier
42% Grenache, 41% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, 2% Carignan
Food pairing: This gold medal winner is lights out with Baked Curried Lamb Shoulder with Fried Shallot Couscous; Greek Cinnamon Spiced Moussaka; Classic Turkey and Herbed Dressing with Cranberry-Orange Sauce.
Medaille d’Or Concours Général Agricole
A.O.P. Saint-Chinian
40% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah
Food pairing: Bear LOVES this wine! It’s a clear garnet jewel that will shine with his favorite foods: A Juicy Bacon-Cheese Burger with Grilled Onions; and Herbed Standing Rib Roast with Pommes Dauphinoise (potatoes baked in cream and cheese) and Glazed Honey Carrots.
A.O.P. Faugères
85% Grenache Noir, 15% Mourvèdre
Food pairing: Let’s go high and low to show the versatility of this red: Beef Wellington or Juicy Charbroiled Burgers. This Athanor, the cauldron of the alchemist, can hang in there. Try it with Beef Tacos, Fajitas, and Roasted Cabrito (Goat). Or Chili con Carne. Or chill it and drink with Bouillabaise with Rouille Basil Crostini. A true magician in a bottle!
A.O.P. Minervois La Livinière
70% Syrah, 20% Grenache Noir, 10% Carignan
Food pairing: Luscious with Chicken Curry and Spiced Jasmine Rice; Scampi and Sweet Pepper Sauté with Ouzo Cream Sauce; and Barbequed Red Mullet (or Redfish) with Sauce Provençale (Tomatoes, Garlic, Black Olives, Basil).
A.O.P. Saint-Chinian
65% Syrah, 20% Old Carignan, 15% Grenache Noir
Food pairing: This is a total winner with Dry-Aged Rib Eye Steak with Caramelized Shallot and Rosemary Balsamic Purée or down home Beef Tacos with Pico de Gallo and Frijoles a la Charra.
A.O.C. Cabardès
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah
Food Pairing: Delicious with a golden braised lamb shank, mashed potatoes, and garlic purée gravy!
A.O.P. Terrasses du Larzac
50% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah, 20% Cinsault, 10% Carignan
Food Pairing: The fabulous winemaker Pascale Riviere makes this crowd favorite. This has been a super hit in our tasting room! A luscious organic wine with black fruit flavors and firm tannins, to drink with hearty lamb and other grilled meats. You will also love this La Pimpanella, the flirt, with exotic Indian and Chinese dishes with sweet and sour elements.
IGP Pays de Caux
85% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Franc
Food Pairing: Try this with roasted pork loin stuffed with garlic, soaked prunes and rosemary, or with a simple grilled steak with butter and garlic, chive Boursin!
I.G.P. Pays d’Oc
100% Syrah
Food Pairing: Try it with Chicken, Prune and Green Olive Skewers with a Blueberry Vinaigrette Drizzle, or Lamb Curry with Dried Currants and Apples or just make it your new Barbecued Everything wine!! It is irresistible!
A.O.P. Saint Chinian Berlou
30% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 20% Carignan, 20% Mourvèdre
Food pairing: This rich cooked fruit, but fresh wine is wonderful with Sevilla Style Duck with Olives and Honey; Braised Lamb with Zuccchini, Eggplant, Thyme and Rosemary; and Grilled Rib Eye Steak with Shallot Butter.
A.O.P. Saint-Chinian
Grenache, Syrah, Old Carignan
Food pairing: Luscious like a ruby red cashmere scarf .......settle in with someone you love to talk to about the stars and drink this with Daube Languedocienne (Rich Red Wine Beef Stew); or Slow Cooked Osso Buco with Prunes, Oranges and Leeks. Out of this world!
I.G.P. Pays D’Oc
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot
Food Pairing: Enjoy this wine with red meat, game, sauce meat, cheese and raclette.
100% Carignan
Food Pairings: Pulled pork, pot roast pheasant, venison steaks with juniper, Sunday roast
Fitou Cuvée
30% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre, 20% Syrah
Food Pairing: This is a serious food wine. Think grilled steaks, stews, pork stuffed with prunes and rosemary...such a delight!
Vin de Pays Coteaux de Murviel
55% Syrah, 30% Grenache Noir, 15% Alicante Henri Bouchet
Food pairing: This organic wine is so smooth and so rich and a beautiful color with the alicante grape. Don't have just one bottle on hand when you drink it with Daube Languedocienne (Petra’s Beef Stew) or Beef Wellington. Or a Princess favorite: Chicken Fried Steak and Nanny's Black Pepper Cream Gravy. Scream "La Diva" #Boom.
A.O.P. Cabardès
52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Syrah
Food Pairing: We don’t have favorites, but let’s just say if no one buys this wine, Bear will be overjoyed! Lose yourself with this wine and Oven Roasted Rosemary-Laced Veal Chops; Beef Tenderloin with Bone Marrow-Bordelaise Sauce; Crispy Duck Pancakes with Hoisin Sauce.
A.O.P. Coteaux-du-Languedoc Saint-Georges-d'Orques
75% Syrah, 15% Carignan, 10% Grenache Noir
Food pairing: You won’t forget an evening spent with this wine and Roasted Rack of Lamb Slathered in a Garlic, Rosemary, Olive Oil and Breadcrumb Crust; Try Braised Herbed Lentils with Grilled Spicy Sausage and Caramelized Onions and also Oven Baked Short Ribs with a Red Currant-Red Wine Glaze and Sage Polenta. Oooooh heaven is near......
A.O.P. Terrasses du Larzac
70% Syrah, 30% Grenache Noir
Food pairing: Retreat into your mancave (males and females need one) with your best friend and a couple of bottles of this wine. Bring a big plate of Slow Cooked Beef-Chestnut Stew and Potato Purée with Scallions, Butter and Cream; or make ahead and just reheat on Friday after a long week the Ottolenghi and Tamimi Lamb Meatballs with Barberries, Yogurt and Herbs; or throw on a Cast Iron Seared Rib Eye with Black Pepper and Rosemary Garlic Butter. Safety zone.
A.O.P. Minervois La Livinière
100% Grenache Noir
Food pairing: Dream of neighboring Andalusia and drink with Chorizo and Chicken Paella; Grilled Harissa Chicken; or Traditional Beef Stew with Sage Cornbread.
