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.
AOP Cotes de Roussillon Villages
60% Syrah, 40% Grenache Noir
An aromatic and fruity blend with crunchy red and black bramble fruits complemented by a touch of peppery spice and a subtle hint of violets. The flavors are crisp, acid is bright and tannins are firm and grippy. This is the ultimate pleasure wine with friends. Serve slightly chilled.
IGP Pays d'Herault
100% Cinsault
Cinsault is the Pinot Noir of Languedoc: a less sustained color than the purplish Syrahs that we know well. This wine has pronounced fruit aromas, but it is delicate, with hints of cherry and a touch of cinnamon. This cuvée is the only wine from this domaine vinified and bottled without added sulfites. A very natural wine, but also fragile and not to be put in cellars.
AOP Côtes du Roussillon - Caramany Villages
65% Carignan, 20% Grenache, 15% Syrah
This organic blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah bewitches even before the first sip with its gorgeous, garnet color. Pure pleasure follows with aromas of black fruit, earth and flint. A silky mouthfeel and a fresh, spicy palate complement the elegant tannins.
Vin de France
94% Syrah, 6% Viognier
This beautiful blend of Syrah and Viognier from Faugéres schiste soil is Simon "The Coulsh'" Coulshaw's fabulous take on the iconic Côte-Rôtie wine. This rare vintage entices with wafts of rose petals and spice, followed by earthy garrigue and dark chocolate dusted forest floor. All of this layered on baked plums and cherries. A wine for the long haul to share with the best of friends.
AOP Saint Chinian
45% Syrah, 40% Grenache Noir, 15% Cinsault
Dark red fruit, spiciness, leather tones, and a long finish make this an all-occasion, “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 Malepère
50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec
Raise a glass of dazzling garnets with this Merlot-dominant blend. Entrancing aromas of cherry, dark fruit, and sweet spices are touched with roasted oak. The fruit blooms in a very ripe mouth and nuances of macerated fruit integrate the medium tannins. This cuvée will evolve with grace and class.
AOP Minervois
100% Syrah
The dark fruit, powerful spices, and herbaceous aromas of this Syrah entice the senses. The rich, upfront mouthfeel resolves into silky tannins. Surrender to the lingering finish...until your next luscious sip. Domaine Borie de Maurel practices organic and biodynamic agriculture.
AOP Saint-Chinian
45% Grenache Noir, 40% Syrah, 15% Cinsault
This elegant, fruity blend of Grenache Noir, Syrah and Cinsault is gentle and smooth in the mouth. Hints of blackberry and blueberry mingle with spicy notes of clove and bay leaf. A welcoming red, Cuvée Magali 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
40% Syrah, 30% Carignan, 30% Grenache Noir
This appealing organic wine opens with the crispness of red cherries surrounded by mashed blackberries and strawberries. Underlying is a nice minerality and slight spiciness. On the finish there are hints of the herbal garrigue and even a bit of black olive. A complex but relaxed wine that is friendly, fruity and interesting.
AOP Fitou
40% Carignan, 30% Grenache, 30% Syrah
The secret of this succulent, smooth Fitou cuvée definitely comes from the age of the Carignan, Grenache and Syrah vines-most more than 100 years old! Luscious with buckets of blackberries, wild herbs, ripe black cherries and a suede leather finish. The wine has a warmth as it glides down which is beautifully balanced by the soft tannins, full body and delicious flavors.
AOP Malapère
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc
The winemaker's signature finesse is found in this cuvée. In a high perched terroir, Merlot and Cabernet Franc deliver a fresh and lovely nose, a dynamic, generous, and greedy juice, a palette of small black fruits, fresh pepper, iris, a touch of herbiness, earthy with fresh acidity.
AOP Pic Saint Loup
60% Syrah, 35% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache
This Premier Crú of Pic Saint Loup and Languedoc is bursting with Grenache and Syrah fruit enhanced by spices and herbs gifted by the wild sage and thyme in the L'Hortus vineyards. Deep red with garnet reflections, the nose is intense and complex with aromas of dried fruit, licorice, violet, vanilla, red fruit and a touch of mint. Wonderfully aromatic with never a hint of over-ripeness.
