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.
Vin de France
100% Carignan Gris
This rare Carignan Gris varietal is a gift of golden flavors: fresh pear, chamomile, and quince. A white wine with a dynamic personality, this organic cuvée expresses both bright, crisp notes and herbal smokiness. Because of the rarity of Carignan Gris, the domaine produced only 800 bottles of this wine. We are thrilled to be able to offer it to wine lovers in the US.
AOP Languedoc
70% Grenache blanc, 15% Carignan Blanc, 15% Roussanne
L'Égrisee brings refinement and delicious freshness without excessive exuberance, a touch of class that perhaps explains the meaning of its name, “diamond dust.” This all-occasion white is balanced yet lively with aromas of white fruit, flowers, fennel, and almond.
AOC Coteaux du Languedoc Pézenas
75% Syrah, 25% Cinsaut
This blend is, in a word, stunning. Christine Mouton Bertoli is a gifted winemaker. Her wines are as wonderful and feminine as she is. This flagship wine has flavors of ripe cherries and mocha balanced with good herbal aromas and good acidity to keep your tastebuds alive and interested. Think of lamb chops with spiced prunes, or Moroccan chicken.
AOP Languedoc
80% Mourvedre, 10% Grenache Noir, 10% Syrah
From a domaine in a village next to our founders' home, this rosé is fruity and spicy with nice strawberry flavors and a crisp finish. The light acidity gives your mouth brightness and joy.
Exclusively Available in our Tasting Room
AOP Picpoul de Pinet
100% Picpoul
Picpoul is at home as a native grape at the Domaine La Croix Gratiot located near the Mediterranean shore. Night-harvesting preserves the fruity aromas and floral notes of this crisp white wine. Expect lively acidity with bright flavors of citrus and green tree fruit. The salty sea breeze produces a dry but wonderfully aromatic wine.
IGP Pays d'Herault
Viognier, Chardonnay, Roussanne, Muscat
In the glass, this Viognier-dominant blend is bright and crystalline. Rich aromas of stone fruit, white flowers and banana are balanced with notes of light pepper. A crisp opening finesses into a pleasant, medium body. The family-run winery practices Reasoned Agriculture, an approach to viticulture that balances farming and wine production with biodiversity, environmental and animal welfare, and the health of the surrounding lands.
IGP Côtes Catalanes
100% Grenache Noir
Grenache Rhapsody is one of the biggest, finest reds we have tasted in the Roussillon. This organic wine bursts with raspberry and black currant, tempered by a touch of balsam and green herbs, rosemary and thyme. The finish is delicate but persistent. A rich and balanced concentration with both complexity and subtle notes.
AOP Terrasses Du Larzac
70% Syrah, 25% Grenache Noir, 5% Cinsault
An organic, biodynamic red blend from an ancient terroir, Clos du Prieur is a full-bodied wine balanced by dark fruit and spice. Inviting red fruit aromas enhance the cooler-climate palate which expresses an intriguing herbal complexity. Exuberant in character, yet elegant and finely crafted.
Exclusively Available in our Tasting Room
AOP Minervois La Livinière
70% Syrah, 30% Grenache Noir
This organic, bee-friendly red has an intense crimson color with deep purple highlights. The nose is complex but elegant with generous black fruit, spice and garrigue aromas, along with slight sour cherry, cocoa and smoky aromas. The palate is rich and velvety with hints of black fruit and spice, silky tannins and smooth, slightly mineral, structured body that lingers in your mouth.
Vin de France
Albarino, Clairette, Ugni Blanc
This rare blend produced a shimmering wine with beautiful silver reflections. The nose opens freshly with exotic yellow fruits, mango, nectarine and apricot sprinkled with white almond blossoms. A round, refreshing mineral palate with a hint of bitter orange delivers a very fresh and drinkable pleasure!
IGP Pays d'Oc
100% Grenache Blanc
Pure Grenache Blanc, this refined, organic white was born of old vines enriched by oyster fossilizations. The rich complexity holds notes of honey and fresh flowers, finishing with a touch of fine oak. La Diva Blanche imparts a lovely mouth coating without being heavy and is often compared to a fine White Burgundy because of its subtlety and elegance.
IGP Pays d'Oc
85% Chardonnay, 15% Viognier
Fragrant white flowers and nice acidity characterize this delicious, all-occasion white wine. The Viognier adds floral notes to the freshness of the unoaked Chardonnay, lending complexity to the mouth. The Chardonnay imparts a lovely, lingering finish. One of our favorites!