Chateau Le Roc CUVEE DON QUICHOTTE Cotes du Frontonnais

The Cotes du Frontonnais is a highly unique winemaking region located on the left bank of the Tarn River about twenty miles north of Toulouse. The area is generally flat, with occasional hills that create small slopes. The vineyard's subsoil is composed of ice age deposits, topped by alluvial soil and rouget, a material very rich in iron that lends a particular flavour to the wines. Roc Reserve is 50% Negrette , 25% Syrah and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Vinification with pigeage helps provide extraction for the wine which is then aged for 12-15 months in oak barrels. Bottled without filtration this has a deep ruby colour, is extraordinarily aromatic with notes of vanilla, Seville orange and cinnamon, finishing with well-integrated tannin and excellent length. (12 x 75 cl)

The Cotes du Frontonnais is a highly unique winemaking region located on the left bank of the Tarn River about twenty miles north of Toulouse. The area is generally flat, with occasional hills that create small slopes. The vineyard's subsoil is composed of ice age deposits, topped by alluvial soil and rouget, a material very rich in iron that lends a particular flavour to the wines. Le Roc Classique, made from a field blend of 65% Negrette, 25% Syrah and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, is medium-bodied, with notes of red berries, cherry, a hint of violet and a touch of spice. Wonderful scent of parma violets, peonies and a suggestion of marzipan, medium-bodied with red fruits , hint of leaf and some peppery notes. Soft tannins and a bright fresh finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau Plaisance CLASSIQUE Cotes du Frontonnais from France, South West, Cotes du Frontonnais by Chateau Plaisance Powerful Reds (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau Plaisance Fronton Cotes du Frontonnais from France, South West, Cotes du Frontonnais by Chateau Plaisance (12 x 75 cl)

This pink wine 75% Negrette, 20% Syrah and 5% Cabernet Franc is a sheer joy with a moreish, peppery quality. (12 x 75 cl)

Explosive nose with wild dark fruits, exotic oriental spices, soy and new wood. Ample mouthfeel, dense and packed with fruit and powerful yet refined tannins, a concentration achieved with yields of below 20hl/ha. (12 x 75 cl)

The Thibaut has an intense brilliant and lively dark red colour. The nose is very marked by aromas of spice and stewed fruit, and is fully expressive of typicity. On the palate, the wine is rounded and balanced with a finish of tannins that are present yet refined. (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. The Segna de Cor comprises 50% Grenache, 30% Carignan and 20% Syrah. The relation between the Grenache and the terroir of Roc des Anges gives fruity and fleshy grapes. To balance this generosity, they are blended with old Carignan and Syrah giving firm structure and dark colour and resulting in a tender and fruity wine sustained by a real texture of tannins. (12 x 75 cl)

Very tasty, with aromas of ripe cherry, blackcurrant and undergrowth. Soft and round in the mouth with good concentration. The Lafond family have been involved in wine growing since 1780. Valery Taulier, built the first private cellar in Tavel during 1948 and Jean-Pierre Lafond, Valery Taulier's son-in-law, decided to create the present cellar in 1970. Fond of horses, he gave his Domaine the name of a famous horse . He just changed the spelling to give it a touch of Provence. Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine was born. Available in 37.5 cl Half Bottles. (12 x 37.5 cl)