Red Wine
The red wines of the Languedoc-Roussillon are sultry, sensuous, and balanced. The wines we hand select are made by the most passionate winemakers and have a finesse and complexity that will keep you coming back for more.
Wines marked below with the green leaf symbol are certified organic by the European Union.
Click the wine name below to view the Languedoc-Roussillon sommelier’s tasting notes.
AOP Fitou
40% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 30% Syrah
“It’s another winner from this estate that offers a supple, sexy and medium to full-bodied personality to go with great aromas and flavors of blackberry and black cherry fruit, roasted herbs, leather and licorice. Sweetly fruit, beautifully textured and with terrific purity of fruit.” Jeb Dunnock, Wine Advocate
Vin de France
100% Carignan
Carignan is KING of red grapes here! Totally adapted to this rough climate this is a stunning varietal if you keep yield low. Dark red fruit, leather tones and smashing fresh finish. Carignan is seeing something of a renaissance as old vines (and these are over 100 years old) and small yields make a lovely, concentrated, big wine. Only 200 cases produced.
IGP Côtes Catalanes Red
100% Syrah
This award-winning wine is described as a “Velvet Touch”. A rich complex blend of baked blackberries mixed with hints of herbal garrigue and wafts of violets all held within in a beautiful mouth feel. A sophisticated, rich, and delicious wine!
Côtes du Roussillon
55% Syrah, 35% Carignan, 10% Grenache
This is a very balanced wine with great character, complex aromas and powerful taste. Deep red fruit, little bit of spices and touch of oak in the end. The grapes are handpicked at optimum ripeness from the domaine's best, most ancient plots.
AOP Faugères
60% Syrah, 30% Grenache,10% Mourvedre
This is a powerful, complex wine with ripe spice and herbal garrigue aromas, followed by red cherries on the palate and a fresh finish with rounded, velvety tannins and a hint of black olive.
IGP Pays d'Oc
100% Merlot
With its soft and jammy flavors, low tannin and easy drinking character this is a wine which will never bore. Matured in stainless steel, this organic Merlot is a great everyday wine in with a lighter style.
Gold medal: Concours Général Agricole 2014
Gold medal: Gilbert & Gaillard 2012 guide
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!
A.O.C. Cabardès
60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah
Food Pairing: This unusual blend shines in the hands of Claude Cayarol, one of the best winemakers around! Delicious with a golden braised lamb shank, mashed potatoes, and garlic purée gravy! Wow!
A.O.P. Saint Chinian Berlou
55% Syrah, 45% Lledonner Pelut (Hairy Grenache)
A gorgeous, full wine from hand harvested grapes grown in the coveted schiste soil of the Berlou micro-appellation that fills your mouth with spiced, mashed blackberries and a long, sexy finish.
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AOC Limoux
Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Côt (Malbec)
Food Pairing: This wine is full of berry flavors backed up with soft, ripe tannins. Great with beef and duck but also with grilled fish and a Mediterranean ratatouille topping!
AOP Cotes de Roussillon Villages
Grenache Noir, Syrah
Food Pairings: Stunning....in a word. Plums, blackberries, spices, tannins. This award winning wine has it all and look at the price! Have a feast with grilled sausage, chops or steaks or a Moroccan tagine.
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.
