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.
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IGP St Guilhem Le Desert
55% Carignan, 45% Syrah
Carignan lends this elegant wine freshness and a rich, garnet color. Syrah imparts lovely, fine tannins on the palate. Complex aromas entice with spice, violets, dried plums and dark chocolate. The generous mouthfeel enhances the lingering fruit, spice and cocoa flavours.
AOP Minervois La Livinière
100% Grenache Noir
This homage to biodynamic farming named for the Moon, the Queen of the Night, is a fantastic creation from 100% Grenache Noir by the 'Wizard of Feline', Michel Escande. Earthy, powerful and complex. Food pairing: Dream of neighboring Andalusia and drink with Chorizo and Chicken Paella; Grilled Harissa Chicken; or Traditional Beef Stew with Sage Cornbread.
Limited Inventory
AOP Cabardes
80% Grenache Noir, 20% Syrah
Blue Note is a blend of Grenache and Syrah from selected parcels. The wine is elegant, full of fruit and easy drinking. You can find aromas like blackberry, violets, some spiciness. Open a bottle, or two, with friends and there is no end to the evening!
AOP Terrasses Du Larzac
49% Syrah, 47% Grenache, 4% Carignan
This red blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan fills the mouth without being heavy. Aromatic notes of cassis and hints of leather blend with rosemary, thyme and other fragrant herbs of the garrigue. The palate is fine and rich with soft tannins and a round finish.
AOP Cotes du Roussillon Village
60% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 10% Carignan
This organic blend of Grenache Noir, Syrah and Carignan is a bouquet of violets and notes of black fruit grace. Seductive aromas of chocolate, blackberry and thyme enhance a mouth feel of elegant tannins. From one of the finest female winemakers of the Roussillon.
Limited Inventory
AOP Saint Chinian
45% Syrah, 40% Grenache Noir, 15% Cinsault
Dark red fruit, spiciness, leather tones, and a long finish make this an all-occassion, “knife-and-fork” wine. A hearty Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault blend, Cuvée des Chevaliers reflects the rich history of the Milhau Lacugue estate, which was the site of a Roman villa and later offered rest and refreshment to medieval pilgrims en route to sacred sites in Spain.
AOP Minervois La Liviniere
75% Syrah, 25% Grenache
This organic, biodynamic cuveé blend of Syrah and Grenache entrances with spicy aromas of dark fruit. Elegant oak flavours and a smooth finish complement the nose. The wine comes from an old, revered domaine in the prized appellation La Livinière.
AOP Minervois
100% Syrah
Food pairing: Just surrender...and enjoy. Dive in with Grilled Lamb in Lemon-Anchovy-Fennel Marinade and Baked Chutney-Balsamic Red Onions; or Pasta with Grilled Spicy Italian Sausage and Sautéed Broccolini, Grana and Toasted Breadcrumbs. You won’t be sorry.
AOP Saint Chinian Berlou
30% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah, 20% Carignan, 20% Mourvèdre
This is a traditional Languedoc blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre. The stars surely aligned in the resulting bright and spicy, cooked-berry blend, with a silky tannin feel as the weight of it slides across your mouth and cheeks to a gorgeous finish with some woody and mild tanned-leather tones.
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!
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
AOP Corbière Boutenac
35% Carignan, 35% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre
An organic blend of Carignan, Mourvèdre and Grenache, Indécent expresses bold fruit with notes of spice and wood. The sultry flavors linger with an extra long finish. The 80-year-old Carignan vines impart the rich character of this biodynamic domaine’s distinct terroir.
