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The Other South of France

The Other South of France

by Jane Berg by Jane Berg

Languedoc Exploration Pack

Languedoc Exploration Pack

$95.00 $115.00
$95.00 $115.00
$95.00 $115.00
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Normally $115.00
SPECIAL SAMPLER PRICE $95.00
(a 17% discount)

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Any mention of the south of France and it’s likely the quintessential lavender fields of Provence, or the pebbly beaches of the Côte d’Azur that spring to the imagination. Celebrated wine appellations like Bandol and Cassis may come to mind (as they should!) but it’s high time we recognize and celebrate a most thirst-inspiring swath of le sud that’s too often overlooked: the Languedoc. Tucked away on the Mediterranean like a hidden cul-de-sac, the winemaking region of the Languedoc lies roughly between Perpignan to the west and Arles to the east and is home to a vanguard of some of the most committed and passionate growers in our book. 
         To highlight what we love about the Languedoc, here are four producers whose thoughtfully grown wines showcase an unassuming side of the south that you won’t recognize from any postcards. You’ll taste veteran vigneron Pierre Ravaille’s “Tour de Pierre,” a lush and limber blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre that threatens to steal your heart—and a spot among your go-to reds. Grab a decanter, and spend some time contemplating and getting to know the dark and brooding Clos Serre-Cabanis from young newcomer Ludovic Engelvin, whose potential for stardom at this stage in his career feels infinite. We’ve included a sumptuous and saline Saint-Chinian blanc from the limestone-laden vineyards of Isabelle and Mathieu Champart, which blissfully marries sun and stone. Lastly, where would we be without the living, breathing wines of fifth-generation winemaker Sylvain Fadat? His Lou Maset rosé from his native Montpeyroux closes the case on whether or not rosé can be enjoyed all year round (the verdict is yes). 
        Consider this four-pack sampler your golden ticket of sorts, your invitation to a dinner party with a group of underground artisans, champions of outsider winemaking culture, and a snapshot of a south of France that may be less iconic, but no less authentic. 

Sampler Includes:

2018 Saint-Chinian Blanc  • Mas Champart $28.00
2019 Languedoc Rosé “Lou Maset”  • Domaine d'Aupilhac $23.00
2018 Languedoc Pic Saint Loup “Tour de Pierres”  • Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup $22.00
2016 Gard Rouge “Clos Serre-Cabanis”  • Domaine Ludovic Engelvin $42.00

Normally $115.00
SPECIAL SAMPLER PRICE $95.00
(a 17% discount)

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Sampling wine out of the barrel.

When buying red Burgundy, I think we should remember:

1. Big wines do not age better than light wine.
2. A so-called great vintage at the outset does not guarantee a great vintage for the duration.
3. A so-called off vintage at the outset does not mean the wines do not have a brilliant future ahead of them.
4. Red Burgundy should not taste like Guigal Côte-Rôtie, even if most wine writers wish it would.
5. Don’t follow leaders; watch yer parking meters.

Inspiring Thirst, page 174