Clos de l'Anhel LE LOLO DEL'ANHEL Corbieres

This is a blend of Carignan 38%, Grenache noir 31%, Syrah 19% and Cinsault 12% from vines ranging between 15 and 60 years old. (6 x 75 cl)

A blend of Carignan 72% and Grenache noir 28% in the vineyard the grapes are picked by hand and once in the winery the bunches are de-stemmed and crushed. Here Cap punching by hand occurs twice a day, until total immersion of the pomace cap and the grape varieties are blended when vatting takes place. Finally 75% of the wine is aged in vats and 25% ageed in new casks and barrels. (12 x 75 cl)

This old estate has a spectacular amphitheatre of vineyards in the midst of the Corbieres garrigue. Chateau de Caraguilhes are pioneers of organic vinification in the Languedoc where strictly natural growing techniques have earned the vineyard the coveted European 'Ecocert' organic certification. They have a passionate belief in maintaining a balanced eco-system in the Caraguilhes vineyards. No synthetic chemical products, pesticides, insecticides, weed killers nor any chemical fertilisers are employed. The resulting yields are around 35 hl/ha and the wines reflect the terroir with authority and elegance. Traditional vinification methods include manual harvest, carbonic maceration, and 50% barrel ageing in Vosges or Allier oak, with vat toasting adapted to each grape variety. Wines are cold racked, and very lightly fined and filtered. The grape blend for Corbieres Blanc Jardin de Galatee is 60% Grenache Blanc, 25% Marsanne and the remaining 15% Bourbelenc and Malvoisie. This wine is Part barrel fermented in new Allier and Vosges oak and given 3 months new oak maturation to flesh out the wine’s structure. This has produced a full-bodied wine with attractive citrus fruit flavours and good freshness. The palate is smooth textured with very delicate oak supporting a surprisingly ripe, long finish. (12 x 75 cl)

This old estate has a spectacular amphitheatre of vineyards in the midst of the Corbieres garrigue. Chateau de Caraguilhes are pioneers of organic vinification in the Languedoc where strictly natural growing techniques have earned the vineyard the coveted European 'Ecocert' organic certification. They have a passionate belief in maintaining a balanced eco-system in the Caraguilhes vineyards. No synthetic chemical products, pesticides, insecticides, weed killers nor any chemical fertilisers are employed. The resulting yields are around 35 hl/ha and the wines reflect the terroir with authority and elegance. Traditional vinification methods include manual harvest, carbonic maceration, and 50% barrel ageing in Vosges or Allier oak, with vat toasting adapted to each grape variety. Wines are cold racked, and very lightly fined and filtered. Jardin de Galatee Corbieres Rouge is a blend of 30% each Carignan, Grenache and Syrah with 10% Mourvedre. Made with the carbonic maceration technique, it shows a stylish berry fruit and aromatic herb bouquet, with clean ripe fruit on the palate and silky tannins. (12 x 75 cl)

Located in Badens due east of Carcassonne in the south west part of Minervois, Raymond Julien is a grower to watch. Le Clos de l'Azerolle is pure Carignan from fifty year old vines, sinewy yet supple, brambly chewy fruit with a most agreeable iron-earthiness. (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau de Tersac Corbieres France from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Corbieres by Chateau de Tersac Powerful Reds (12 x 75 cl)

Lucien Le Moine Clos de la Roche from France, Burgundy, Clos de la Roche by Lucien Le Moine (6 x 75 cl)

Located in Badens due east of Carcassonne in the south west part of Minervois, Raymond Julien is a grower to watch. Cendrous is a sweet full-bodied Syrah drenched with warm cassis fruit and white chocolate. (12 x 75 cl)

Located in Badens due east of Carcassonne in the south west part of Minervois, Raymond Julien is a grower to watch. (12 x 75 cl)