Languedoc

Rhone Report 94"Even better than the brilliant '09, with more elegance and freshness, the 2010 Chateau Puech-Haut Coteaux du Languedoc Saint-Drezery Cuvee Prestige is a custom cuvee made by Philippe Cambie and Eric Solomon. An absurd value and a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, and

"Ageing in stainless steel vats. Practicing biodynamic. This wine comes from vines 30-60 years old, and planted on a clay calcareous soil. The Prestige Rosè is finished in a unique opaque bottle with an all glass closure." ~ Winery notes

Rhone Report 95"The 2009 La Peira Coteaux du Languedoc Les Terrasses du Larzac Las Flors, a blend of 55% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, and 5% Cinsault, is stylistically closer to the grand vin than to the Les Obriers de La Peira; it is certainly the best vintage of this cuvee I’ve tasted to

Wine Advocate 89"Mingling intensely resinous evocations of scrubby garrigue with confitured black fruits, the Maris 2009 Syrah La Touge - a cuvee from less-favored Syrah sites and featuring 12-15% Grenache - displays ample body; a rich texture; and a generous as well as invigoratingly pungent

BEST VALUE"Minty, herbal, well-balanced and firm; full of classic regional character." ~ Eric Asimov, New York Times

Rhone Report 94"A rough blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Carignan that's aged in older wood, the exotic, yet absolutely brilliant 2009 Domaine Jean-Louis Tribouley Vin de Pays des Cotes Catalanes Les Bacs (Les Bacs is the parcel where the cuvee from) is anything but mainstream with its deep, yet

"A sustained and very brilliant ruby colour with beautiful violet tints. Immediate and generous with, at first, notes of fresh red fruits, such as cherries and black fruits, such as blueberries. Next, the richness develops with notes of cacao powder and a delicate touch of liquorice. Round and

Rhone Report 90Plush and creamy, with beautifully pure, ripe aromas of crème de cassis, raspberry ganache, smoke tobacco, and leafy herbs, the 2010 Domaine Puydeval Vin de Pays d'Oc Rouge is an outstanding blend of 58% Cabernet Franc, 28% Syrah, 14% Merlot that was aged for 10 months in a

Empire Wine Best Value"A brilliant, clean and refreshing Sud du France white with a symphony of aromas, from fresh tropical fruit to sweet peach." ~ Winery notes

Wine Spectator 86"Friendly cherry, damson plum and herb notes are lined with a hint of lavender, followed by a lightly dusty finish. Drink now. 80,000 cases imported."

"Silken-textured, and with a honey, caramel, and marzipan overlay to its scents and flavors of black raspberry preserves, the Tour Vieilles 2010 Banyuls Rimage certainly illustrates the candied sweetness and pliable persona typical for its appellation and vintage. In its confectionary way, though,

Wine Spectator 94"Ripe yet elegant, with concentrated flavors of blackberry, dark cherry, tar and dark chocolate. There’s lots of cream and spice midpalate, with a dollop of smoke, followed by a lilting finish of black licorice and bittersweet chocolate, with hints of mint. Drink now through

" This Pinot Noir from the Languedoc is the red image of our l'Escargot Sauvignon blanc. A wine that is 100% faithful to the typicity of the variety, which delivers sweet fruit, freshness and great affordability. Escargot Pinot Noir then has that hallmark black cherry fruit on the nose of the

"This bolder Rooster is packed with ripe strawberry, red berries and spice on the opulent nose. It is an intense wine with a smooth, full-mouth feel and a soft, spicy lingering finish. This wine will marry perfectly with all your grilled meat and heartier foods." ~ Winery notes

" Rich and dense with complex aromas of blackberries, licorice and vanilla. Tannins are ripe and delicate. Food Pairings: A perfect match with red meat, lamb, spicy foods and full-bodied cheeses." ~ Winery Notes