July 2024 - Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Located in Southern France, the Languedoc is part of the large Mediterranean coastal area now known as the Occitane region, reaching from the Spanish border on the southeast to the region of Provence in the east.

The Languedoc makes up approximately 90 percent of the territory; Roussillon occupies the other 10 percent. Together they represent France’s largest wine-producing region and vineyard area—more than one in three French wines is produced here. The greater Languedoc-Roussillon region is also the largest vineyard area in the world with a geographic identity.

The region has a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild springs, autumns, and winters. There are, however, varying microclimates throughout. Mountain, Coastal, South, Center, and West:.

Languedoc’s AOC wines are predominantly red blends made with Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault. Their flavor profile is dominated by red fruit and spices and is often associated with an herb blend called garrigue, containing rosemary, thyme, sage, lavender, and juniper, that is typical of the region.

Learn more at our deep dive discussion and tasting with Rachel and Nick from Maverick Wine Company on Wednesday July 24th at 6:30 pm. Ticket information coming soon.

Whites

Campuget Vermentino, 2023

Vermentino is an emblematic grape of Sardinia, planted it on our family terroir.. The freshness of the Mistral, and the gentle Mediterranean influences allow it to reveal all its richness. A fresh wine bursting with notes of citrus and exotic fruits. This wine will be the perfect companion for your aperitifs, white meats or spicy dishes.

Maris Rare Orange, 2023

The oldest know and antique form of making wine. By patiently giving the skins and pips contact with the pulp, Chateau Maris gets this juice like no other, intense, ample, and refreshing. A very fresh orange wine with bright notes of summer fruits such as white peach or apricot, made from the "Muscat petit grain" grape variety. Perfect as an aperitif or with your summer meal starters. Food and wine pairings: Tomato Mozzarella, Tapas with ham, tapenade toast.

Chateau La Roque Pic Saint-Loup Blanc, 2021

Blend of Marsanne, Rolle (Vermentino), Grenache Blanc, Viognier. Blend of Marsanne, Rolle (Vermentino), Grenache blanc, Viognier. Aromas of cream, melon, pear compote, and minerality. A fuller, soft mouthfeel, with a juicy lemon component. Melon and salinity, quince and long pear finish.

Chateau Ollieux Romanis Corbieres Cuvee Classique Blanc, 2021

Blend of Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenach Blanc. Aromas of white peach and lemon, and floral notes. On the palate, it is fresh and lively with a good balance of fruitiness and acidity and tropical notes. This wine is excellent as an aperitif and pairs well with seafood, chicken dishes, and salads.

Reds

Chateau Ollieux Romains Cuvee Prestige Rouge, 2021

A blend of Carignan, Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah. The Cariganan is vinified via Carbonic Maceration separately while the rest of the grapes are traditionally fermented. The brightness & complexity of this approach is immediately evident. Lush layers of lavender, leather, mocha, thyme, clove, allspice, black plum, blackberries and black licorice with fine-grained tannins are charming and supple. Pair with hearty fare.

Chateau Fontanes Rouge, 2021

Syrah, Grenach, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Carignan. Full, flavorful red. Maybe it’s the biodynamic farming, but these wines always seem to have an extra gear when it comes to aromatics and sheer deliciousness. Raw terroir and spicy garrigue abound in this wine, with rich, juicy fruit and silky tannins.

Chateau Sainte Eulalie La Cantilene Minervois La Liviniere, 2019

Syrah, Carignan, Grenache, old vine. Intense garnet color. Dark fruit aromas with toasty notes. Ample palate, full and soft, ripe tannins, multi-layered. Ripe, lingering finish. A rich and fleshy wine with an elegant, claret-like balance.

Campuget Syrah, 2022

Intense and deep. The color is almost black dark red. The nose is fruity (blackcurrant, blackberry) and cocoa notes. In the mouth the violet and the liquorice explode. The tannins are elegant and round giving a velvety sensation; they offer a very elegant and long finish.