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 Terrasses du Larzac
45% Grenache, 45% Syrah, 10% Cinsault
Grenache, Syrah and a touch of Cinsault give this organic, biodynamic cuvée a breathtaking, aromatic complexity and a silky mouthfeel. Rich black fruit of blackberries and cassis sparkle with hints of licorice and a dash of pepper. Soft tannins glide to a long, fresh finish.
AOP Fitou
40% Carignan, 30% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah
We don’t have favorites, but…this one is a beautiful wine made from grapes of old vine Carignan more than 80 years old, with a touch of Grenache and Syrah. You begin with a beautiful intense ruby color and then aromas of ripe red cherries, spice and violets followed by elegant round tannins, lovely textured mouth feel and a long velvet finish full of minerality and a touch of pepper. You see why this is a fav.
AOP Minervois
100% Carignan
Heavenly complex aromas of black fruits, cherry, chocolate, and leather are the signatures of this single varietal wine from 90 year old, low yielding Carignan vines. The tannins are soft but sturdy and the balance with the luscious fruit of the old vine produces a memorable and lovable red wine. Time is the secret: old vines; waiting for the perfect moment of maturity to harvest; time in the cave with careful attention during fermentation; time in the barrel; and taking time with special friends to savor it all.
IGP Pays D'Oc
100% Merlot
This organic Merlot brought home Gold twice — Concours Général Agricole 2014 and Gilbert & Gaillard 2012. Hints of strawberries, plums, and spices impart a light, easy atmosphere to any gathering. But fair warning, the full-bodied, rounded flavor may entice your guests to stay until the wee hours, as ‘rascals’ do.
IGP Pays de L'Herault
80% Grenache, 20% Syrah
From the cool cliffs of the beautiful Pic Saint-Loup comes this friendly, very drinkable blend of Grenache with a dash of Syrah. This is a charming, plum and baked cherry laced wine that has a lively fresh lift and smooth tannins carrying through to the plush finish. A perfect wine to share over a long barbeque feast, with vegetable tian for our vegetarian friends. Excellent in warmer weather when slightly chilled.
IGP Cotes Catalanes
50% Syrah, 25% Carignan, 25% Grenache Noir
This eminently drinkable blend of Syrah, Carignan, and Grenache Noir has a sultry, sweet nose of forest berries, currants, and cacao nibs with a subtle hint of fresh coffee. The mildly spicy palate is concentrated and silky but still fresh. The immediate freshness gives way to flavors of cooked raspberry, strawberries, and red plum with a note of freshly tanned leather. Smooth, juicy tannins offer smokiness and a lovely mouthfeel that lingers in the finish.
AOP Malepère
60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Malbec
L’Empereur has intense garnet color and an explosion of flavors! The nose reveals jammy red and black fruit with notes of spices, while the palate charms you with its velvety texture, a perfect coating of tannins and an ample and long finish. A powerful, intense, persistent and proud red wine.
AOP Terrasses du Larzac
75% Grenache Noir, 25% Syrah
This is a big beauty! Soft in the mouth, but powerful with complex flavors. Think stewed fruits, chocolate, and sweet spices. Add a touch of candied orange peel and you have a luscious rich finish to a wonderful food wine.
AOP Languedoc Grès de Montpellier
63% Syrah, 33% Grenache, 2% Mourvedre, 2% Cinsault
This lively red blend entices with its vivid, berry color, velvety feel and pleasant minerality. Cassis, menthol and spices delight the nose. A well-balanced palate expresses red fruit and gray pepper then blossoms into fresh laurel and mint. Les Gravières won Gold at the Concours General Agricole Paris, 2016. The vineyards are Terra Vitis certified.
AOP Corbière Boutenac
35% Carignan, 35% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre
An organic blend of Carignan, Mourvèdre and Grenache, L'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.
AOP Pic Saint Loup
100% Syrah
Often categorized as one of the best wines of Pic-Saint-Loup, L'Ombrée charms with its beautiful bright red color and aromas of red and black fruits such as blueberries and blackberries. Hints of spices, licorice and touches of violets and garrigue take us to a silky and delicate palate with a savory texture and long and fine tannins.
IGP Côtes Catalanes
100% Syrah
The fine and elegant nose with notes of violet and raspberry, gives way to a fresh and delicious palate. The minerality is accentuated in the attack before letting the fat and the elegance of black fruits finish the mouth.
