Archive Cellar
All of the wines we carry at Princess and Bear have small case productions and as each vintage varies from year to year, we want to offer tasting notes and technical information on past vintages we've carried for reference.
Below is a list of sold out wines. Click the wine name below to view the Languedoc-Roussillon sommelier’s tasting notes.
These 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.
Our many organic selections are presented below with the European Union organic leaf designation. Organic wines in the EU can use small amounts of organic sulphur, which helps make the wines remain stable over time.
AOP Languedoc Grès de Montpellier
42% Grenache, 41% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, 2% Carignan
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.
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.
New Vintage Arriving Soon
AOP Corbières Blanc
60% Grenache Blanc, 30% Vermentino, 10% Macabeu
A blend of 3 fantastic grapes with a complex nose of blood orange, white flowers, and a little toast. Lively in the mouth with a nice, mineral finish.
Sorry Sold Out-New Shipment Arriving Soon
IPG Pays d'Oc
Viognier, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc
Food Pairings: Fish, Indian & Moroccan cuisine
Awards:
Silver Medal Concours Generale Agricole Paris 2018-10-29
Silver Medal Vinalies Internationale 2018
Guide Hachette – star mention 2019
Silver Medal Mundus Vini 2018
A.O.P. Languedoc
45% Carignan, 45% Mourvèdre, 5% Syrah, 5% Grenache Noir
Food pairing: This is one of the most delicious red wines from the Languedoc, right next to the vineyards of wines that cost 5-7 times the price, but in a different appellation, hence the price difference. This wine is rich and luscious and comforting. Drink with 5-Spice Duck Breast with Wildflower Honey; Wild Boar Ragu Bolognese; Charred Rare Aged Rib-Eye with Shallot Butter.
A.O.P. Côteaux Languedoc
50% Grenache, 30% Carignan, 20% Syrah
Food pairing: This wine is luscious in your mouth with a long, flavorful finish. One of our favorites! Delight your palate with spiced, prune stuffed pork loin or holiday turkey with sage-cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce.
New Stock Arriving in June
I.G.P. Vin de Pays d’Oc
100% Sauvignon Blanc
New Vintage Arriving in June
New Vintage Arriving in June
A.O.P. Languedoc
50% Colombard, 50% Grenache Blanc
Food pairing: Hand your keys to the designated driver before you open this bottle!! It is deliciously irresistible. Drink with Lunch: Green papaya and prawn salad; Appetizers: Goat cheese and honey puff pastries; and Dinner: tempura battered fish and celery root-apple slaw.
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.
AOP 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....
New Vintage Arriving in June
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.
New Vintage Arriving in June
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Food Pairings: Do not be fooled that inexpensive wines can’t be good. From casual drinker to experienced wine sellers everyone who tasted this wine before we bought it loved it! It is super drinkable on its own and is perfect with grilled white fish in a lemon butter sauce or just as an aperitif with cheese and crackers or, popcorn!
New Vintage Arriving in June
