Domaine des Jougla CUVEE INITIALE St-Chinian Languedoc

Alain Jougla, whose family can be traced back as owning the property since 1595, must be one of southern FranceÕs superstars. The property lies between 95 and 107 metres above sea level in a hot dry Mediterranean climate, 2/3 of the vines situated on foliated shale rock and the remainder on alluvial clay soil. The vineyard is planted mainly with Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah, with some Carignan and Cinsault. The cellar is modern and immaculate. M. Jougla uses a pneumatic press and then ferments his wines at a temperature of 28C, the cuvaison lasting between 15 and 20 days, using a combination of both cement and stainless steel tanks. The wines are matured in foudres (12 x 75 cl)

From a small co-op in the heart of the Languedoc, this scrummy red is a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Black Carignan with spicy, concentrated blackfruit flavours, a hint of liquorice and a touch of tannin for a grippy finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Domaine des Causses Saint-Chinian 2004/05 from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, St-Chinian by Domaine des Causses Powerful Reds (6 x 75 cl)

A mature wine displaying the evolved characters of stewed plums, apricots and raspberries and is delightfully spiced by some oak. Smooth yet with dusty tannins this is a fine example of traditional St-Chinian that will partner a wide range of savoury dishes. (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau du Prieure des Mourgue Grand Reserve St-Chinian AC from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, St-Chinian by Des Vignobles Roger Powerful Reds (12 x 75 cl)

Signatures du Sud Domaine Martin Madalle St-Chinian from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, St-Chinian by Alliance des Vins Fins (12 x 75 cl)

A family owned estate covering 17 hectaires in the south of the appellation. No herbicides or chemiclas are used in the vineyards and every effort is made to ensure there is a good balance between soil and vine through the addition each year of organic matter to the friable soil. The vine yards are planted with the traditional vatieties of Syrah,Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault. 80% Syrah, this wine has great colour,showing smoky blackcurrants with balanced oak,lovely texture and extract,silky tannins,quite delicious. (6 x 75 cl)

Chateau Coujan CUVEE BOIS JOLI Mourvedre Syrah Saint Chinian Languedoc from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, St-Chinian by Chateau Coujan (6 x 75 cl)

Mas Champart Cote d'Arbo St-Chinian Languedoc-Roussillon from France, Languedoc-Roussillon, St-Chinian by Mas Champart (12 x 75 cl)