Domaine Eric Laguerre LE CISTE Vin de Pays des Pyrenees Orientales

Domaine Laguerre is in the heart of Roussillon, a strongly evolving wine growing area in the South of France. The estate covers nearly 70 hectares at St Martin de Fenouillet, near the Mediterranean, between the Catalan side of the Corbières hills and the Pyrenees. Eric Laguerre, the present representative of a very old family of winegrowers nearly 10 years ago decided to stop the obsession with productivity, high yields at all costs or chemical enhancements of all kinds. The vineyards would henceforth be subtly helped to draw the best from their natural environment. The meagre, steep land hitherto previously in favour of the richer, more functional soils was restored or planted and then handled with the help and respect of its environmental features. Nature quickly recovered and the vines give exceptional grapes. After several years of perseverance devoted to a quest for excellence, 2001 was the first vintage to be bottled. The small stock of 15,000 bottles sold out in a few weeks-Ciste rouge and Ciste blanc -reassuring Eric Laguerre that his approach was correct. This red is a blend of Syrah , Cabernet Sauvignon , Grenache and Carignan and after spending time in oak it has produced a deep red coloured wine with aromas of dark berry fruit. Powerful but with great balance this is a wine to savour through to the long enjoyable finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Domaine Eric Laguerre LE CISTE Blanc Cote du Roussillon from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Cotes du Roussillon by Domaine Laguerre (12 x 75 cl)

Le Roc des Anges is an estate of approximately 22 hectares in the village of Montner in the Agly valley , on the north exposed side of Forca Real mountain. A blend of old Grenache Gris and Macabeu vines fermented in foudres. The nose picks up notes of white and yellow flowers, the fruit flavours are particular and delicate, the finish mineral and persistent. (6 x 75 cl)

Domaine Laguerre is in the heart of Roussillon, a strongly evolving wine growing area in the South of France. The estate covers nearly 70 hectares at St Martin de Fenouillet, near the Mediterranean, between the Catalan side of the Corbières hills and the Pyrenees. Eric Laguerre, the present representative of a very old family of winegrowers, opted to return more traditional methods of managing the vineyard, nearly 10 years ago. No more obsession with productivity, high yields at all costs or chemical enhancements of all kinds. As a result the vineyards; made up of granitic sandy soils at the altitude of nearly 500 metres facing south and south-east; would henceforth be subtly helped to draw the best from their natural environment and this has been achieved to great effect. This wine is a blend of Marsanne, Roussanne, Rolle, Grenache Blanc and Macabeu showing a clear, brilliant wrap yellow colour with the silver plated reflections. The nose surprises by its citrus freshness, minerality and its nuances of toast while balance in mouth is superb of this modern and original wine. (12 x 75 cl)

Domaine Le Soula Rouge Vin de Pays des Coteaux des Fenouilledes from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Cotes du Roussillon by Domaine Le Soula (12 x 75 cl)

Available in 1.5 Litre Magnum bottles. (6 x 1.5 Litres)

Available in 1.5 Litre Magnum bottles. (6 x 1.5 Litres)

Domaine Le Soula Rouge Vin de Pays des Cotes Catalanes from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Cotes du Roussillon by Domaine Le Soula (12 x 75 cl)

Available in 5 Litre bottle. (1 x 5 Litres)