La Belle Terrasse Unoaked Chardonnay Languedoc

La Belle Terrasse wines from the South of France combine classic French winemaking traditions with modern, contemporary style and this pale yellow coloured wine with lime green highlights is no exception. A soft and approachable Shiraz, it is a dark magenta colour displaying a nose that bursts with violets, raspberry and cracked pepper aromas. The palate is soft and silky with creamy, bramble fruit flavours, hints of pepper and fine tannins supporting a long finish. The name La Belle Terrasse, describes the beautiful terrace and its captivating views of the vineyards at the winery at La Motte. Full of character the wines capture the essence of the French countryside and the warm Mediterranean sun. (12 x 75 cl)

The new, small domaine of La Terrasse d'Elise was started in 1998 by Xavier Braujou who has had an illustrious career as a stagiaire, or apprentice, having served time at Mas de Daumas Gassac, as well as in Alsace. His vines and the wine are treated as naturally as possible, with minimum treatments in the vineyards, and with no finings, natural yeasts, and very little sulphur used in the winemaking process. Although 85% of Xavier's land is within the Appellation, all his wines are labelled as Vin de Pays, to allow him more room to express the character of each varietal. He is one of the last vignerons to graft his own vines in the vineyard, allowing him to continue a selection massale, choosing the vine stocks from within his own domaine, with no clonal vines. The domaine is named after his father's aunt, Elise, and this cuvee "Le Pradel" is made from 100% Cinsault, aged 12 months in barrique, with low yields of around 25 hectolitres per hectare. The result is a peppery slightly "confit" fruit nose showing notes too of violets, caramelised orange and olive. The palate of prunes, figs, and red fruits possess an unusual and very individual in style. (6 x 75 cl)

The premium cuvee from this highly regarded producer, Cuvee Louis Belle is made from parcels of low yielding syrah grapes grown in the famous Larnage area. It is very concentrated with rich, savoury, ripe dark fruit. Richly textured with creamy tannins and restrained spicy wood, this wine has a long complex finish. Available in Magnums. (6 x 1.5 Litres)

The premium cuvee from this highly regarded producer, Cuvee Louis Belle is made from parcels of low yielding syrah grapes grown in the famous Larnage area. It is very concentrated with rich, savoury, ripe dark fruit. Richly textured with creamy tannins and restrained spicy wood, this wine has a long complex finish. (12 x 75 cl)

The premium cuvee from this highly regarded producer, Cuvee Louis Belle is made from parcels of low yielding syrah grapes grown in the famous Larnage area. It is very concentrated with rich, savoury, ripe dark fruit. Richly textured with creamy tannins and restrained spicy wood, this wine has a long complex finish. (12 x 75 cl)

The premium cuvee from this highly regarded producer, Cuvee Louis Belle is made from parcels of low yielding syrah grapes grown in the famous Larnage area. It is very concentrated with rich, savoury, ripe dark fruit. Richly textured with creamy tannins and restrained spicy wood, this wine has a long complex finish. (6 x 75 cl)

This family estate in the Northern Rhone has forged an enviable reputation for supple, generous wines. Previously a member of the local co-op the Belle family have rapidly made a name for themselves as a producer to watch. The domaine extends to 19 hectares in 4 communes and two appellations, Crozes-Hermitage and Hermitage. The red wines are produced traditionally using whole bunches of grapes and extended maceration. They are then matured in oak for between 12 and 18 months with 20 to 25% new barrels each year. The premium cuvee from this highly regarded producer, Cuvee Louis Belle is made from parcels of low yielding syrah grapes grown in the famous Larnage area. It is very concentrated with rich, savoury, ripe dark fruit. Richly textured with creamy tannins and restrained spicy wood, this wine has a long complex finish. Available in Magnum Bottles. (6 x 1.5 Litres)

Domaine Albert Belle CUVEE LOUIS BELLE Crozes-Hermitage from France, Rhone, Crozes-Hermitage by Domaine Albert Belle Larnage (6 x 1.5 Litres)

Chateau de la Negly LA FALAISE Syrah/Grenache/Mourvedre Coteaux du Languedoc from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Coteaux du Languedoc by Chateau de la Negly (6 x 75 cl)