south west france wines 2012

EXPERIENCESOUTHWEST

FRANCEWINES

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Experience South West France Wines

The Wine Gang Selection

Experience South West France Wines at the Maison des Vins du Sud-Ouest

Getting to grips withSouth West France Wines

Fresh dry whites

Rosés

Fruity reds

Full-bodied reds

Sweets

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Natural, rich, original, unique – here are just a few words to describe the personalities of South West French wines. This region of France offers a host of zesty, fresh whites, lively rosés and rich, fruity reds of distinct character, along with luxuriant sweets. It is a region which embraces many

styles of authentic “terroir” wines.

Denominations showcased at the Maison des Vins du Sud-Ouest:

South West France Wines facts and figures:

• PDO Cahors

• PDO Côtes du Brulhois

• PGI Côtes de Gascogne

• PGI Côtes du Lot

• PGI Côtes du Tarn

• PDO Fronton

• PDO Gaillac

• PDO Irouléguy

• PDO Jurançon

• PDO Madiran

• PDO Marcillac

• PDO Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh

• PDO Saint Mont

• 28 denominations including: - 16 PDOs (AOC) - 12 PGIs (Vins de Pays)• Overall size: 30,000 ha• Overall exports: 10%-20%, except Côtes de Gascogne:75%• Overall average production: 2.9 million hl

• 5,000 wine makers• Sales potential of 400 million bottles• Production 2011: - Total 3 million hl produce incl: - 22% PDO - 52% PGI - 26% without GI. - Whites 53% - Reds 37,6% - Rosés 9,4%

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This year, the Interprofession des Vins du Sud Ouest (IVSO) has renewed its successful exclusive partnership in the UK with The Wine Gang to help UK professionals and consumers discover and experience the rich and unique range of wines from the region. The Wine Gang is five of the UK’s most

respected wine journalists, and ambassadors of South West France Wines.

In March this year The Wine Gang spent two days tasting more than 200 wines to select their favourite South West France wines. The Gang selected 91 wines from across the range of denominations from the region, which represent the wines that they feel best demonstrate the quality and diversity of this wine-

rich region. We hope you enjoy them too!

The Wine Gang has been delighted to work with South West France wines over the past two years. Our working relationship has given us a terrific opportunity to explore some of the lesser-known appellations, and to witness first-hand the changes and improvements in the South West wine scene. Most importantly, it has been a pleasure to communicate our excitement about the indigenous grapes and diversity of wine styles to our readers and to the British wine trade through our publications and events. The Wine Gang feels the South West is one of France’s most exciting wine regions. Its wines have huge potential to satisfy modern British wine drinkers as wines of personality and great quality, based on tradition but with flavours and styles to suit contemporary tastes.

THE WINE GANG SELECTION

Tom Cannavan on behalf of The Wine Gang

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Tom Cannavan has published wine-pages.com since 1995. He is also a successful journalist, TV broadcaster and wine judge, writing for titles including World of Fine Wine and Decanter. He has written for The Independent and Sunday Times, and presents a weekly wine slot on Scottish Television.

Jane Parkinson is a highly experienced wine journalist who won the Chairman’s Award at the 2009 Louis Roederer International Awards. She judges at international wine competitions and for the last two years has been Chair of judges for the Rising Stars Trophy. Jane has worked at Wine International, Wine & Spirit and as Deputy Editor of The Drinks Business.

Anthony Rose is the wine correspondent of The Independent. He also teaches at Leiths School of Food & Wine. As a competition judge, Anthony has tasted his way through Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, California, Japan and France. In the UK, he chairs a panel for the Decanter World Wine Awards, gives wine talks and contributes to the World of Fine Wine, Wine Report and the Oxford Companion to Wine.

Joanna Simon is the wine & food editor at House & Garden magazine. She is a panel chair for the International Wine Challenge and other leading com-petitions and is the author of several books including Discovering Wine, Wine An Introduction and Wine With Food. She presented BBC Radio 4’s series The Bottle Uncorked. She has a second home in South West France.

David Williams is wine correspondent at The Observer and deputy editor of The World of Fine Wine. David has been writing about wine for more than 10 years, and began his career as a staff writer on Harpers, before becoming editor of Wine & Spirit. His freelance work appears in many publications including Harpers Wine & Spirit, Restaurant Magazine, Imbibe, Destination France and Meininger’s Wine Business International. He is also an editor on the new wine reference book, The Wine Opus.

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Welcome to the Maison des Vins du Sud-Ouest. This area is dedicated completely to the enjoyment and discovery of wonderful wines

from the South West of France. The South West region has many different varieties and styles of wines to offer, so we thought it was appropriate to bring them all together at Comptoir Gascon, itself a proponent of South West France’s warmth and welcome!

Every week, you will be able to sample different wines from the South West France, for free, when having lunch at Comptoir Gascon. This will give you the

opportunity to taste the many gems South West France has to offer. So do not hesitate to come back to enjoy, experience and learn about wines from both well-known and more undiscovered winemakers from across South West France!

EXPERIENCE SOUTH WEST FRANCE WINES AT THE MAISON DES VINS DU SUD-OUEST

The wines which are on display at the Maison des Vins du Sud-Ouest have been carefully selected by The Wine Gang.

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GETTING TO GRIPS WITHSOUTH WEST FRANCE WINES

To help you navigate this brochure and through South West France wines, we thought it might be useful to fill you in on a few terms.

PDO stands for Protected Designation of Origin (AOP in French- Appellation d’Origine Protégée, formerly AOC). To receive the PDO status, a wine (or other product) needs to be entirely manufac-tured (throughout the entire process) in the specific designated region.

PGI stands for Protected Geographical Indication (IGP in French – Indication Géographique Protégée, formerly Vins de Pays). To receive the PGI status, a wine (or other product) needs to be traditionally and at least partially manufactured in the specific region.

Denomination / Appellation These terms are used to describe the geographical area which has achieved the PDO or PGI status. There are many in the South West France region that you will get a chance to expe-rience at The Maison des Vins with The South West France Wines Selection by The Wine Gang.

Grape Varieties The South West France region is the home of international as well as traditional and indi-genous grape varieties.The main grape varieties in the South West France are: Reds : Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Duras, Fer, Malbec, Merlot, Négrette, TannatWhites : Arrufiac, Baroque, Courbu, Gros and Petit Manseng , Len de l’El, Mauzac, Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon

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CuvéeVigne du Baronnet

Vintage2010

Alcohol12%

Grapes50% Mauzac, 30% Loin de L’Œil, 20% Sauvignon

Tasting NotesDelicate tropical fruit aromas, lovely slightly lifted flower-petal taste with tropical fruit on the rounded, slightly oily palate, but with a kick of zesty acidity. Complex, characterful and balanced.

CuvéeCuvée Madeleine Prestige

Vintage2010

Alcohol13%

Grapes100% Chardonnay

Tasting NotesCreamy, oak influence with good depth of flavour and acidity, apple fruit and good weight in a wine with personality.

ContactChâteau de Lacroux +33 (0) 5 63 56 88 88lacroux@chateaudelacroux,com

UK distributorDonald Cassel 07 702 780 [email protected]

ContactDomaine d’En Ségur +33 (0) 5 63 58 09 [email protected]

UK distributorThe Sampler 02 072 255 [email protected]

UK retailerThe Sampler

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PGI Côtes du TarnDOMAINE D’EN SÉGUR

PDO GaillacCHÂTEAU DE LACROUX

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CuvéeLoin de L’œil

Vintage2009

Alcohol14%

Grapes100% Loin de L’Œil

Tasting NotesZesty refreshing sour grapefruit and herbs, good concentration, with an attractively bitter twist.

CuvéeLa Vigne de l’Oubli

Vintage2010

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Grapes45% Sauvignon, 35% Mauzac, 20% Muscadelle

Tasting NotesVery well made, well-integrated creamy, slightly nutty oak with a refreshing dry, citrus finish. Chewy, textured and rich, and with a long finish.

ContactVinovalie +33 (0) 5 62 79 97 [email protected]

UK distributorThierry’s Wine Services 01 794 329 [email protected]

UK retailerCavendish Wines

ContactDomaine d’Escausses +33 (0)5 63 56 80 [email protected]

UK distributorLes Caves de Pyrène 01 483 538 [email protected]

UK retailerLes Caves de Pyrène


PDO GaillacDOMAINE D’ESCAUSSES

PDO GaillacASTROLABE

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Vintage2011

Alcohol11.5%

Grapes59% Colombard, 18% Ugni Blanc, 16% Gros Manseng, 7% Sauvignon

Tasting NotesMore punchy, herbaceous and gooseberry character, pear drop. Apple and pear on the palate, the herby undertone, some sweet residual sugar and a pleasing commercial style.

CuvéeClassic

Vintage2011

Alcohol11.5%

Grapes45% Ugni blanc, 35% Colombard, 10% Sauvignon, 10% Gros Manseng

Tasting NotesClean, fresh, citrus and grapefruit, with a clean palate, a bit of orchard fruit, light and zesty sipping stuff.

ContactDomaine de Grachies +33 (0)5 62 08 55 [email protected]

UK distributorNethergate Wines 01 284 852 [email protected]

ContactDomaine du Tariquet +33 (0) 5 62 09 87 [email protected]

UK distributorFrance Domaines Ltd 02 073 161 [email protected]

UK retailerThe Wine Society, independents, on-trade


PGI Côtes de GascogneDOMAINE DU TARIQUET

PGI Côtes de GascogneDOMAINE DE GRACHIES

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Vintage2011

Alcohol12%

Grapes20% Chardonnay, 20% Sauvignon, 20% Colombard, 20% Ugni Blanc, Gros et Petit Manseng, Folle Blanche

Tasting NotesMore subtle, restrained, aromatics, seeds and herbs, a little grassiness. A touch dilute perhaps, but the juiciness of the apple fruit set against decent acidity.

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Vintage2011

Alcohol11.5%

Grapes59% Colombard, 18% Ugni Blanc, 16% Gros Manseng, 7% Sauvignon

Tasting NotesElderflower, green herbs, a touch of gooseberry, attractive nose. Juicy, a little drier, with nice fresh acidity that counterbalances the sweetness in an authentic South West style.

ContactDomaine de Pellehaut +33 (0) 5 62 29 48 [email protected]

UK distributorMaison Sichel/Leigh Claridge 01 580 240 [email protected]

UK retailerCA Rookes Wine Merchants, EH Booth & Co, Hercules Wine Warehouse, HT White, Liquid Pleasure Ltd, The Secret Cellar, Wadworth, WM Morton, Define Food & Wine Ltd

ContactDomaine de Maubet +33 (0) 5 62 08 55 [email protected]

UK distributorThe Oxford Wine Compagny Ltd 01 865 301 [email protected]


PGI Côtes de GascogneDOMAINE DE MAUBET

PGI Côtes de GascogneDOMAINE DE PELLEHAUT

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CuvéeColombard Ugni Blanc

Vintage2011

Alcohol11.5%

Grapes80% Colombard, 20% Sauvignon

Tasting NotesFine, Sauvignon-like nose with minerality and a hint of smokiness, gooseberry and a pungent and attractive wine, the palate dry, refreshing, the touch of residual sugar set against plenty of acidity into the natural, balanced finish.

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Vintage2011

Alcohol12%

Grapes60% Colombard, 20% Gros Manseng, 20% Ugni Blanc

Tasting NotesHerby and grassy, a little sesame seed and some creamy lees character. Real fruit sweetness on the palate, ripe, the intense fruit sweetness of the finish set against racy acidity. Plenty of character here.

ContactDomaine Uby +33 (0) 5 62 09 51 [email protected]

ContactDomaine de Bordes +33 (0) 5 53 65 62 [email protected]

UK distributorCA Rookes 01 789 297 [email protected]

UK retailerCA Rookes


PGI Côtes de GascogneDOMAINE DE BORDES

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Vintage2011

Alcohol11,5%

Grapes60% Colombard, 20% Sauvignon, 20% Gros Manseng

Tasting NotesGentle soft peach and pear fruit, light bodied, a touch of honeysuckle, peachy fruit. Pretty, with a long finish.

CuvéeDomus Colombard Sauvignon

Vintage2011

Alcohol11.5%

Grapes60% Colombard,40% Sauvignon

Tasting NotesPungent herbaceous (asparagus) off-dry, refreshing, good concentration, crisp. Very fresh and lively in a modern but authentic style.

ContactDomaine de Ménard +33 (0) 5 62 29 13 33contact@domainedemenard,com

UK distributorLes Caves de Pyrène 01 483 538 [email protected]


ContactDomaine Uby +33 (0) 5 62 09 51 [email protected]

UK distributorCarte Blanche 01 256 771 [email protected]


PGI Côtes de GascogneDOMAINE UBY

PGI Côtes de GascogneDOMAINE DE MÉNARD

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Vintage2011

Alcohol13%

Grapes70% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Gros Manseng

Tasting NotesFloral, elderflower, nettley, gentle, nice zesty acidity, touch of minerality.

CuvéeL’Émotion Sauvignon

Vintage2011

Alcohol11.5%

Grapes80% Sauvignon, 20% Gros Manseng

Tasting NotesAttractive elderflower cordial nose, generous fruity palate, touch of sweetness, round in the mouth.

ContactSARL Joy Selection +33 (0) 5 62 09 04 [email protected]

ContactDomaine de Perréou +33 (0) 5 620 893 [email protected]

UK distributorBest of Wines Ltd 02 085 795 [email protected]


PGI Côtes de GascogneDOMAINE DE PERRÉOU

PGI Côtes de GascogneDOMAINE DE JOY

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15 16CuvéeGros Manseng Sélection

Vintage2011

Alcohol13.5%

Grapes100% Gros Manseng

Tasting NotesVery pungent primrose notes, lemons, zesty acidity. Lots of character here with its fresh fruit, grapefruit acidity and refreshing finish.

CuvéeGros Manseng Sauvignon

Vintage2011

Alcohol12.5%

Grapes50% Gros Manseng, 50% Sauvignon

Tasting NotesFragrant lemon and lime, slight herbaceous hint, touch of herbal complexity, nice citrus acidity.

ContactDomaine des Cassagnoles +33 (0) 5 62 28 40 [email protected]

UK distributorChristopher Piper Wines Ltd 01 404 814 [email protected]

ContactVignobles Brumont +33 (0) 5 62 69 74 [email protected]

UK distributorThorman Hunt 02 077 356 [email protected]

UK retailerTotnes Wine CO, Fulham Wine Room, Quaff Fine Wine, Corks of Cotham, Reid Wines, Harrogate Fine Wine


PGI Côtes de GascogneGASCOGNE BLANC

PGI Côtes de GascogneDOMAINE DES CASSAGNOLES


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Vintage2009

Alcohol11.5%

Grapes70% Colombard, 30% Chardonnay

Tasting NotesHoneyed character to the orchard fruit. Vibrant fruit, quite rich, lifted acidity, very good, long but refreshing and dry finish.

CuvéeAmpélomeryx

Vintage2010

Alcohol13%

Grapes1/3 Chardonnay, 1/3 Petit and Gros Manseng, 1/3 Sauvignon

Tasting NotesSmoky oak-infused grapefruit flavours and aromas, good depth and concentration, sweet and sour interplay. Complex and original take on the Gascony style.

ContactProducteurs Plaimont +33 (0) 5 62 69 62 [email protected]


UK distributorMaison Sichel/Leigh Claridge 01 580 240 [email protected]

UK retailerDA Worth Construction Ltd, EH Booth & Co, JC & RH Palmer Ltd, Liquid Pleasure Ltd


PGI Côtes de GascogneDOMAINE DE PELLEHAUT

PGI Côtes de GascogneCOLOMBELLE GRANDS LILAS


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Vintage2010

Alcohol12.5%

Grapes60% Gros Manseng, 40% Petit Courbu/Arrufiac

Tasting NotesGood apple fruit and plenty of citrus, mountain-stream freshness, with lively, refreshing character and a really nice tart apple bite. Delicious.

Cuvée-

Vintage2011

Alcohol13%

GrapesGros Manseng, Petit Courbu, Arrufiac

Tasting NotesFresh, breezy, lightly salty note with apple fruit and plenty of citrus. Juicy, fresh, really crisp apple acidity and fruit, grapefruity finish. Lovely, crisp stuff, packed with personality.


ContactVignoble de Gascogne +33 (0) 5 62 69 62 87 [email protected]

UK distributorMarks & Spencer 02 087 183 [email protected]


PDO Saint MontSAINT MONT MARKS & SPENCER

PDO Saint MontBÉRET NOIR


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Vintage2009

Alcohol13.5%

Grapes70% Gros Manseng, 20% Petit Manseng, 10% Petit Courbu

Tasting NotesMore honey, more apricot and mango, quite intense aromatics. Lots of orange, peach, candied peel and plenty of ripe tropical fruit. This is dry however, and rich, fresh and long, with tang, weight, tons of flavour and a bold personality.

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Vintage2010

Alcohol13%

Grapes70% Gros Manseng, 20% Arrufiac, 10% Petit Courbu

Tasting NotesTiny bit of vanilla, peachy, quince and citrus bite, again lots of crunchy apple. High acidity – very appley and fresh - a food friendly and a little different with its grippy, quite serious style.

ContactPlaimont Terroirs et Châteaux +33 (0) 5 62 69 62 [email protected]

UK distributorAdnams 01 502 727 [email protected]

Coe Vintners 02 085 5514 [email protected]

The Merchant Vintners 01 482 329 [email protected]

UK retailerAdnams, Coe Vintners, The Merchant Vintners


UK distributorWaitrose 01 344 424 680

UK retailerWaitrose

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PDO Saint MontLE PASSÉ AUTHENTIQUE

PDO Saint MontLE FAÎTE

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Vintage2011

Alcohol14%

Grapes75% Gros Manseng, 25% Petit Manseng

Tasting NotesJuicy apple and pear and has touches of floral character and plenty of fruit, onto the palate it is spicy and dry with lovely, food-friendly grip and acid freshness, beautiful refinement here too.

Cuvée-

Vintage2011

Alcohol13.5%

Grapes70% Gros Manseng, 20% Petit Manseng, 10% Petit Courbu

Tasting NotesGrippy, fresh pear, spice and apple fruit. Packed with personality, a touch of vanilla and cream, long and powerful.

ContactCave d’Irouléguy +33 (0) 5 59 37 41 33 [email protected]

UK distributorLes Caves de Pyrène 01 483 538 820 [email protected]

UK retailerGauthier Wines, Exel Wines, Waud Wine Club, Les Caves de Pyrène



UK retailerSlurp, Exel Wines, Les Caves de Pyrène


PDO IrouléguyANDERE D’ANSA

PDO IrouléguyXURI

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Vintage2010

Alcohol13.5%

Grapes60% Gros Manseng, 20% Petit Manseng, 20% Arrufiac

Tasting NotesLots of zingy, smoky style, masses of peach and dry apricot aromas, against that sweet barrel component, fantastic blade of acidity that streaks through the palate, this is intense, incisive, long and braced by terrific acidity.

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Vintage2010

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Grapes80% Gros Manseng, 10% Arrufiac, 10% Petit Courbu

Tasting NotesApricots, olive oil, honey and nuts, lots of character. Lots of spice on the palate, but the weight and texture cut by nervosity. Very fine freshness and crunch to set against the weight, and creamy texture.

ContactChâteau de Viella +33 (0) 5 62 69 75 81 [email protected]

UK distributorVinopic Wines - M. Lorenzo Innocenti 02 081 230 609 [email protected]

ContactDomaine Capmartin +33 (0) 5 62 69 87 88 [email protected]

UK distributorEnotria 02 089 614 [email protected]

UK retailerEnotria, Great Western Wine


PDO Pacherenc du Vic-BilhDOMAINE CAPMARTIN

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Vintage2008

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Grapes100% Petit Courbu

Tasting NotesNutty, masses of charry and nutty oak, adding a layer of tropical fruit, seems a little less concentrated than some, but terrific flavour and freshness here and a great sense of natural charm.

CuvéeOdé d’Aydie

Vintage2010

Alcohol14.5%

Grapes40% Gros Manseng, 60% Petit Manseng

Tasting NotesQuite a rich nose, some honey to the almond, gooseberry character, a bit of gooseberry on the palate into a really fresh finish, long and streaking through with minerality.

ContactVignobles Brumont +33 (0) 5 62 69 74 67 [email protected]

UK distributorThorman Hunt 02 077 356 511 [email protected]

UK retailerHighbury Vintners, Theatre of Wines

ContactChâteau Aydie +33 (0) 5 59 04 08 00 [email protected]

UK distributorAccents et Terroirs +33 (0) 5 40 85 30 35 [email protected]


PDO Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh CHÂTEAU AYDIE

PDO Pacherenc du Vic-BilhCHÂTEAU MONTUS


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Vintage2008

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Grapes60% Gros Manseng, 30% Petit Manseng, 10% Courbu

Tasting NotesDeep coloured, slightly oxidative, salty minerality; great tension between richness and nervous acidity. Invigorating dry finish. Lots of character.

ContactClos Lapeyre +33 (0) 6 03 61 26 80 [email protected]


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PDO JurançonCLOS LAPEYRE

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Vintage2011

Alcohol12%

GrapesMerlot, Cabernet, Tannat

Tasting NotesOff-dry, red berry, redcurrant fruit leaf. Crisp, refreshing, clean - a pink with personality.

CuvéeLe Rosé

Vintage2011

Alcohol12.5%

Grapes50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Cabernet Franc

Tasting NotesPale, pretty and fresh on the nose. Leafy, peachy and light on the mouth. A fresh summer sipper.

ContactDomaine Chiroulet +33 (0) 5 62 28 02 21 [email protected]

UK distributorMarc Fine Wines 02 078 569 214 [email protected]

Drinks of France 01 277 221 [email protected]

Deliciously French 01 628 819 114 [email protected]

UK retailerSensational Wine

ContactDomaine d’En Ségur +33 (0) 5 63 58 09 [email protected]



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PGI Côtes du Tarn DOMAINE D’EN SÉGUR

PGI Côtes de Gascogne DOMAINE CHIROULET


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Vintage2011

Alcohol13%

Grapes80% Négrette, 15% Gamay, 5% Syrah

Tasting NotesNicely textured, attractive, authentic vinosity, very good acidity, creamy strawberry fruit, crisp, dry, fresh finish.

Cuvée La Forêt Royale

Vintage2011

Alcohol13.5%

Grapes65% Négrette,35% Cabernet Franc

Tasting NotesPretty pink, subtle spicy cherry and raspberry and a bit of grip and tannin, just off-dry.

ContactChâteau Plaisance +33 (0) 5 61 84 97 41 château-plaisance@wanadoo,fr


UK retailerCarringtons, D. Byrne & Co, Green & Fortune, Caves de Pyrène, Buon Vino

ContactChâteau Bellevue La Forêt +33 (0) 5 34 27 91 91 [email protected]

UK distributorLea & Sandeman 02 072 440 522 [email protected]

UK retailerLea & Sandeman, Grapevine the Wine Service Company


PDO FrontonCHÂTEAU BELLEVUE LA FORÊT

PDO FrontonCHÂTEAU PLAISANCE

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Vintage2011

Alcohol13%

Grapes50% Malbec, 50% Merlot

Tasting NotesRed berry and peach, soft, spice good fresh acidity, vivacious. Dry, food-friendly, good length.

CuvéeLa Saignée

Vintage2011

Alcohol13.5%

Grapes60% Négrette, 30% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Franc

Tasting NotesStructured, savoury, spicy, meaty, red fruit. Quite rich and herbal. Characterful, robust mid-palate, but fresh, crisp finish.

ContactChâteau Eugénie +33 (0) 5 65 30 73 51 [email protected]

UK distributorDeliciously French 01 628 819 114 [email protected]

UK retailerDeliciously French

ContactDomaine Le Roc +33 (0) 5 61 82 93 90 [email protected]



PDO FrontonDOMAINE LE ROC

PGI Côtes du LotCHÂTEAU EUGÉNIE

RRP £7.98Price on application

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36 37Cuvée-

Vintage2011

Alcohol12.5%

Grapes90% Tannat, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting NotesDry, small red berry fruits, cranberry. Crisp and extremely fresh and vivacious with good streak of cranberry acidity.

CuvéeMalbec

Vintage2011

Alcohol13%

Grapes100% Malbec

Tasting NotesEasy-drinking, slightly candied fruits, slight sweetness undercut by citrus acidity.




ContactSAS Georges Vigouroux +33 (0) 5 65 20 80 [email protected]

UK distributorLes Producteurs et Vignerons de France01 313 424 601 [email protected]

UK retailerLes Producteurs et Vignerons de France


PGI Côtes du LotPIGMENTUM

PDO IrouléguyARGI D’ANSA


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38 39CuvéeLo Sang del Païs

Vintage2011

Alcohol12.5%

Grapes100% Fer Servadou

Tasting NotesBright fresh and leafy Cabernet Franc style, really fresh and supple, very typical and authentic Marcillac style.

CuvéeCuvée Germain Prestige

Vintage2009

Alcohol14%

Grapes60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting NotesSweet spice and chocolate, sweet black slightly jammy fruit, fresh and accessible but with decent grip and good balance.

ContactDomaine du Cros +33 (0) 5 65 72 77 77 [email protected]



ContactDomaine d’En Ségur +33 (0) 5 63 58 09 45 [email protected]




PGI Côtes du Tarn DOMAINE D’EN SÉGUR

PDO MarcillacDOMAINE DU CROS

RRP £10.99RRP £14.70

36

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40 41CuvéeDomus Tannat Merlot

Vintage2011

Alcohol11.5%

Grapes60% Tannat, 40% Merlot

Tasting NotesSoft juicy, aromatic, slightly stewed fruit. Simple, slight rhubarb touch. Pleasantly approachable, reminding us of ginger biscuits.

CuvéeVieilles Vignes

Vintage2009

Alcohol13%

Grapes100% Fer Servadou

Tasting NotesBright black fruit and spice - a terroir wine that is a classic of its style, with mineral/bloody depths and a herbal twang.

ContactDomaine Uby +33 (0) 5 62 09 51 93 [email protected]

UK distributorCarte Blanche 01 256 771 [email protected]

ContactDomaine du Cros +33 (0) 5 65 72 77 77 [email protected]




PDO MarcillacDOMAINE DU CROS

PGI Côtes de Gascogne DOMAINE UBY


37

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42 43CuvéeLes Marcottes

Vintage2009

Alcohol13%


Tasting NotesNice concentrated raspberry fruit, a touch of spice and herb and sinewy tannins showing some richness.

CuvéeL’Original

Vintage2011

Alcohol12.5%

Grapes60 % Tannat, 20 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting NotesSoft, fresh fruit, a barbecue red; juicy and approachable cherry and raspberry fruit with enough tannin to keep interest.


UK distributorMaison Sichel/Leigh Claridge 01 580 240 454 [email protected]

UK retailerJC & RH Palmer Ltd - Bridport, The Secret Cellar, Hercules Wine Warehouse


UK retailerWineFantastic


PGI Côtes de Gascogne COLOMBELLE

PGI Côtes de Gascogne DOMAINE DE PELLEHAUT

RRP £10.99RRP £6.99

38

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44 45Cuvée-

Vintage2009

Alcohol12.5%

Grapes55% Négrette, 25% Cabernet Franc, 20% Syrah

Tasting NotesCreamy, smooth attractive nose with plenty of black fruit. Really plush (velours), creamy palate, with masses of crunchy, deep fruit and lovely persistence. Really refined tannins and acidity and a wine with spicy substance, fruit and some elegance.

CuvéeLa Treille du Roy

Vintage2011

Alcohol13%

Grapes50% Cabernet, 50% Ségalin

Tasting NotesNicely fragrant, juicy black fruit, supple with a good spine of fruit and acidity. Well made and a naturally balanced wine.

ContactVinovalie +33 (0) 5 62 79 97 [email protected]

UK distributorThierry’s Wine services 01 794 329 174 [email protected]

UK retailerMajestic Wines

ContactChâteau Eugénie +33 (0) 5 65 30 73 [email protected]

UK distributorBertrand and Nicholas Wines 01628 [email protected]

UK retailerBertrand and Nicholas Wines


PGI Côtes du LotCHÂTEAU EUGÉNIE

PDO FrontonCHÂTEAU JOUANINEL

RRP £7.99RRP £8

39

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46 47CuvéeClin d’Œil

Vintage2010

Alcohol14%

Grapes100% Négrette

Tasting NotesMeaty, dense, slightly reduced quality, very savoury. On the palate the sweetness of the fruit comes through at the core – much more vibrant than the nose suggests – twist of bittersweet liquorice. Tannins a little prominent.

CuvéeClassic

Vintage2009

Alcohol13.5%

Grapes50 % Négrette, 20% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cot

Tasting NotesSuper modern style, minty and cassis ripe, lots of blackcurrant and lots of toasty oak, but nicely done. Juicy, crunchy tannins, good acidity and a really well-done, modern style wine that will win fans.

ContactChâteau Joliet +33 (0) 5 61 82 46 02 [email protected]

UK distributorHarlington wines 01 584 705 001 [email protected]

ContactChâteau Bouissel +33 (0) 5 63 30 10 [email protected]

UK distributorAccents du Sud Ouest +33 (0) 5 40 85 30 [email protected]


PDO FrontonCHÂTEAU BOUISSEL

PDO FrontonCHÂTEAU JOLIET

Trade ex-cellar price on applicationRRP £9

40

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48 49CuvéeCe Vin / Mavro

Vintage2009

Alcohol14.5%


Tasting NotesDeep, creamy, touch of clove, the fruit is slick and black. The palate has a creamy texture, nicely defined spicy oak, smooth fruit and a dark chocolate finish.

Cuvée-

Vintage2009

Alcohol13.5%

Grapes50% Négrette, 20% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting NotesA little bit of reduction, but then spices and a quite fine black fruit come through. Quite a nice palate here, natural balance of acidity and tannins and good, precise fruit into the finish.

ContactChâteau Bellevue La Forêt +33 (0) 5 34 27 91 [email protected]









RRP £14.99RRP £9.99

41

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50 51CuvéeMons Aureolus

Vintage2009

Alcohol-

Grapes50 % Négrette, 25% Syrah 25% Cabernet Franc

Tasting NotesVinous, lightly leafy and raspberry notes, a touch of wholemeal toast that is very attractive - sweet and savoury, lovely depth to the fruit, a touch of chocolaty richness, pepper and very nice texture. Well-balanced, retaining plenty if freshness and personality.

CuvéeLa Folle Noire d’Ambat

Vintage2010

Alcohol-


Tasting NotesFragrant, leafy, brightly aromatic with some vegetal notes, a touch of rhubarb. Seems to be an early picked, fresh style with a slightly sour aspect to the finish. Works very nicely on the palate, if not fully convincing.

ContactVignobles N. Gelis +33 (0) 6 03 61 26 80 [email protected]

UK distributorYork Wines 01 347 878 [email protected]

ContactDomaine Le Roc +33 (0) 5 61 82 93 90 [email protected]



PDO FrontonDOMAINE LE ROC

PDO Fronton CHÂTEAU MONTAURIOL


42

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52 53

CuvéeRenaissance

Vintage2008

Alcohol13%

Grapes40% Négrette, 40% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Franc

Tasting NotesBeetrooty, savoury nose but plenty of creamy berry fruit. On the palate well balanced and quite grippy tannins, but fresh and spicy with quite a long finish.

CuvéeOptimum

Vintage2009

Alcohol14%

Grapes45% Négrette, 40% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting NotesMore liquorice and cherry here, an almost kirsch-like brightness. A modern style, with juicy, sweet fruit, the slightly higher tannins and acidity does dry the finish a little.

ContactSCEA Domaine de Cransac +33 (0) 5 62 79 34 [email protected]

UK retailerIn contact with Fine Wines Company






PDO FrontonCHÂTEAU CRANSAC


43

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54 55

CuvéeVigne du Castellan

Vintage2009

Alcohol13%

Grapes40% Braucol, 30% Duras, 15% Syrah, 15% Merlot

Tasting NotesTight, vinous nose, plenty of berry fruits, a touch of beetrooty quality. Good palate, a bit fresh, pure red and black fruit and nicely judged tannins and acidity: a medium-bodied, food-friendly style with a subtle but attractive personality.

CuvéeCuvée des Drilles

Vintage2011

Alcohol-

Grapes50% Duras, 30% Braucol, 20% Gamay

Tasting NotesVivaciously aromatic. Leafy, lifted, clove and spice, with plenty of blackcurrant and cream, little kirsch-like glimpses. Abundantly fruity palate too, loaded with fruit and creamy texture, but lovely tannin and acid balance. It is modern but authentic, the spice and pepper long into the finish.

ContactChâteau de Lacroux +33 (0) 5 63 56 88 88 lacroux@chateaudelacroux,com

UK distributorDonald Cassel 07 702 780 [email protected]

ContactDomaine d’Escausses +33 (0) 5 63 56 80 [email protected]




PDO GaillacDOMAINE D’ESCAUSSES

PDO GaillacCHÂTEAU DE LACROUX


44

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56 57CuvéeL’Âme

Vintage2008

Alcohol14%

Grapes70% Duras, 30% Braucol

Tasting NotesInitially a little vegetal and earthy, then some bright red fruit comes through. The palate has a juiciness, a peppery and spicy quality, all quite tight and focused. Arguably lacks a bit of complexity, but juicy peppery stuff.

CuvéeLes Gentilles Pierres

Vintage2006

Alcohol-

Grapes25% Braucol, 25 % Syrah, 20% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting NotesDeeper, more meaty black fruits; lots of blackcurrant and plum and quite creamy. A wisp of tobacco smoke. The palate has density, lots of grainy tannin and there’s a figgy depth to the fruit. The oak quality is good, adding creamy notes, and well-balanced acidity. Long, savoury.

ContactDomaine Rotier +33 (0) 5 63 41 75 14 [email protected]

UK distributorAccents et Terroirs +33 (0) 5 40 85 30 [email protected]

ContactDomaine de Pialentou +33 (0) 5 63 57 17 [email protected]

UK distributorThe Wine Society 01 438 761 183 [email protected]

UK retailerThe Wine Society


PDO GaillacDOMAINE DE PIALENTOU

PDO GaillacDOMAINE ROTIER


45

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58 59Cuvée-

Vintage2007

Alcohol14%

Grapes1/3 Tannat, 1/3 Merlot,1/3 Cabernet Franc

Tasting NotesMeaty, dense, vinous wine with some green pepper character that adds an edge of interest and a minty intensity comes through. Big, rounded palate, lots of weight and texture, lots of fruit and a balanced tannins and acids, with spice and pepper. Not hugely sophisticated, but really delivers a nice mouthful of deep and spicy red.

Cuvée-

Vintage2008

Alcohol13.5%

Grapes40% Cabernet Franc,30% Tannat, 20% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting NotesA little gamy note here, a little rustic, but some good raspberry fruit too. Good red fruits on the palate, well integrated tannins and acidity and a very well-made, medium-bodied and authentic wine.

ContactVignerons du Brulhois +33 (0) 5 63 39 91 [email protected]

UK distributorSeabright & Seabright 08 448 797 578 [email protected]

ContactChâteau Grand Chêne +33 (0) 5 63 39 91 [email protected]

UK distributorThe Vin Man 01 805 623 [email protected]


PDO Côtes du BrulhoisCHÂTEAU GRAND CHÊNE

PDO Côtes du BrulhoisLE VIN NOIR

Trade ex-cellar price on applicationTrade ex-cellar price on application

48

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60 61Cuvée-

Vintage2008

Alcohol-

Grapes70% Tannat, 15% Pinenc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting NotesConcentrated, deep nose, with a touch of tar and chariness, but a cassis fruit too and a little smokiness, the palate showing lots of attractive juicy fruit, the tannins and alcohol perhaps a little dominant in the finish. Good length, and with that nice smokiness.

Cuvée-

Vintage2009

Alcohol14.5%

Grapes80% Tannat, 10% Pinenc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting NotesQuite meaty, vinous, quite peppery nose, dark and attractively brooding. Quite chewy tannins, big, rustic palate with spice and plenty of oak, some savoury, meaty character here for eating with robust foods.

ContactPlaimont Terroirs et Châteaux +33 (0) 5 62 69 62 87 [email protected]

UK distributorCoe Vintners 02 085 514 [email protected]

The Merchant Vintners 01 482 329 [email protected]

UK retailerCoe Vintners, The Merchant Vintners


UK distributorThe Wine Society 01 438 741 177 [email protected]

UK retailerThe Wine Society


PDO Saint Mont L’EMPREINTE DE SAINT MONT

PDO Saint MontLE FAÎTE

RRP £17.99RRP £13.99

49

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62 63Cuvée-

Vintage2008

Alcohol14.5%

Grapes85% Malbec, 15% Merlot

Tasting NotesLoads of oak here, vanilla and beeswax and cedar over dark, concentrated fruit. The palate is dark and grippy too, lots of impressive, chewy density - not a particularly expressive wine - but impressive in its concentration. Some real intensity and sweetness to the fruit.

Cuvée-

Vintage2009

Alcohol13%

Grapes50% Tannat, 35% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting NotesAttractive, fresh, rose-hip, cherry – quite leafy but attractively bright. Very punchy, vibrant palate, lots of forward fruit, some chocolate to the tannins and well balanced. A spicy, firm finish but an open and inviting wine.

ContactChâteau Les Bouysses +33 (0) 5 62 79 97 44 [email protected]

UK distributorThierry’s Wine Services 01 794 329 174 [email protected]



UK retailerWaud Wine Club


PDO Irouléguy OMENALDI

PDO CahorsCHÂTEAU LES BOUYSSES

RRP £11RRP £15

50

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64 65CuvéeCuvée Particulière

Vintage2009

Alcohol14%

Grapes90% Malbec, 10% Tannat

Tasting NotesMushroomy, truffly aspect to this wine, with some cedar and spice, modest fruit. On the palate it’s spicy and savoury, and it lacks a little of the concentration of the best here, lighter on the palate.

CuvéeThe New Black Wine

Vintage2009

Alcohol14%

Grapes100% Malbec

Tasting NotesCedary, classic nose of concentrated black fruit and a touch of lifted floral character coming through. A touch of game, but beautifully integrated into the whole picture. Crunch of blackcurrant fruit on the palate, the tannins are big and meaty, but such a lovely structure in a wine that is classic yet modern, with concentration, spice from quality oak and a very long finish.

ContactChâteau Lamartine +33 (0) 6 03 61 26 80 [email protected]

UK distributorBig Red Wine Company 01 638 510 803 [email protected]

ContactClos Triguedina +33 (0) 5 65 21 30 81 [email protected]




PDO CahorsCLOS TRIGUEDINA

PDO CahorsCHÂTEAU LAMARTINE


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66 67CuvéeL’Instant

Vintage2009

Alcohol13%


Tasting NotesSlight leathery/gamey edge to the ripe black fruit and juicy raspberry. Oak spice, supple texture with a bit of grip and structure.

Cuvée-

Vintage2009

Alcohol14%

Grapes85% Malbec 15% Merlot

Tasting NotesBig, polished wood and meaty nose, but really nice, dark fruit and a hint of expressive Malbec lift. The palate has a huge impact again, liquorice-edged tannins and depth of creamy fruit, big but fine grained tannins and retains its freshness through the meaty, savoury depth.



UK retailerEnotria

ContactSAS Georges Vigouroux +33 (0) 5 65 20 80 80 [email protected]

UK distributorLes Producteurs et Vignerons de France01 273 424 601 [email protected]

UK retailerLes producteurs et vignerons de France


PDO CahorsCHÂTEAU DE HAUTE-SERRE

PDO MadiranDOMAINE CAPMARTIN


52

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68 69CuvéeVieux Ceps

Vintage2009

Alcohol13,5%


Tasting NotesMedium-bodied, approa-chable, slightly evolved style. Sweet, possibly Ame-rican oak and red fruit. There is freshness here too, though. Attractive.


Vintage2009

Alcohol13,5%


Tasting NotesVivid, vibrant, rich colour. Quite modern in style with a slight animal hint to the nose, lots of black fruit, great freshness, sinewy tannins, plus minerally quality.

ContactChâteau Barréjat +33 (0) 5 62 69 74 92 [email protected]

UK distributorStone, Vine & Son 01 962 712 351 www.stonevine.co.uk



UK retailerEnotria, Great Western Wine


PDO MadiranDOMAINE CAPMARTIN

PDO MadiranCHÂTEAU BARRÉJAT


53

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70 71Cuvée-

Vintage2009

Alcohol14%

Grapes50 % Tannat,25 % Cabernet Franc,25 % Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasting NotesLots of concentrated chocolatey black fruit flavour, melt-in-the-mouth tannins. Authentic and classic in style and a pleasure to drink, very refined in concentration and texture.

CuvéeL’Esprit de Basté

Vintage2007

Alcohol13.5%

Grapes75% Tannat, 25% Cabernet Franc

Tasting NotesDeep colour. A food wine with high acidity, some spicy oak, and a youthful, core of dark cherry fruit, plum. Firm grip, still a little on the austere side due to the acidity.


ContactClos Basté +33 (0) 5 59 68 27 37 [email protected]

UK distributorWine Story 07 921 770 [email protected]

UK retailerWine Story, Philglas and Swiggot


PDO MadiranCLOS BASTÉ

PDO MadiranCHÂTEAU ARRICAU-BORDES

Trade ex-cellar price on applicationRRP £13

54

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72 73


Vintage2009

Alcohol14,5%

Grapes100% Tannat

Tasting NotesVery ripe, very dense in colour and fruit, very powerful, concentrated black fruit. Intense and still youthful, great potential.

CuvéeSt Jean

Vintage2009

Alcohol14%

Grapes100% Tannat

Tasting NotesStill in the first flush of youth with exuberant pure red and blackberry fruit, really well-handled oak, great balance, concentrated. Real wine.

ContactDomaine Labranche-Laffont +33 (0) 5 62 69 74 90 [email protected]

UK distributorClub Gascon 02 077 960 [email protected]

Vine Trail 01 179 211 [email protected]

UK retailerCellar Gascon, Vine Trail

ContactDomaine Damiens +33 (0) 5 59 04 03 13 domainedamiens@numeo,fr

UK distributorBarton Brownsdon & Sadler Ltd01 273 841 111 [email protected]

UK retailerBarton Brownsdon & Sadler LTD


PDO MadiranDOMAINE DAMIENS

PDO MadiranDOMAINE LABRANCHE LAFFONT

RRP £11.67Trade ex-cellar price on application

55

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74 75

CuvéeCharles de Batz

Vintage2009

Alcohol14%

Grapes95% Tannat, 5% Pinenc

Tasting NotesQuite glossy and swish, modern and international in style with lots of ripe black fruit and liquorice spice, and sweet chocolate oak but still with Madiran authenticity, freshness and structure.

Cuvée-

Vintage2009

Alcohol14.5%

Grapes100% Tannat

Tasting NotesFragrant, elegant, lifted raspberry fruit, the tannins are grainy, fine and well-managed. A supple, fine and very well balanced wine. Elegant Madiran.

ContactDomaine Berthoumieu +33 (0) 6 03 61 26 80 [email protected]



UK distributorWaitrose


PDO MadiranCHÂTEAU AYDIE

PDO MadiranDOMAINE BERTHOUMIEU


56

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76 77

Cuvée-

Vintage2008

Alcohol14.5%


Tasting NotesJuicy, approachable, medium-bodied, ripe black and red fruit and good freshness.

Cuvée-

Vintage2009

Alcohol14%

Grapes100% Tannat

Tasting NotesLovely fresh almost leafy black fruit, great Italianate acidity, sweet and fleshy mid-palate. Youthful tannins, but lifted. Some sweet vanilla oak.

ContactCave de Crouseilles +33 (0) 5 62 69 66 77 [email protected]

UK distributorNicolas 01 625 583 [email protected]

UK retailerNicolas

ContactClos Basté +33 (0) 5 59 68 27 37 [email protected]

UK distributorWine Story 07 921 770 [email protected]

UK retailerWine Story, Philglas and Swiggot


PDO MadiranCLOS BASTÉ

PDO MadiranCHÂTEAU DE CROUSEILLES

RRP £13.99RRP £20

57

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78 79Cuvée-

Vintage2008

Alcohol14%


Tasting NotesPenetrating black fruit, very appealing mineral freshness, nice creamy oak touch of liquorice and black pepper, underpinned by tannins and acidity on the finish, quite long.

Cuvée-

Vintage2008

Alcohol14%


Tasting NotesNice black cherry and spicy fruit. Very accessible tannins. Attractive and easy-going, but with personality and character too.


UK distributorAdnams 01 502 727 [email protected]

House of Townend 01 482 638 888 http://www.houseoftownend.com/

The Merchant Vintners 01 482 329 443 [email protected]

UK retailerAdnams, House of Townend, The Merchant Vintners


Personal notes

Personal notes

PDO MadiranPRÉNIUM DE CROUSEILLES

PDO MadiranPLÉNITUDE


58

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80 81Cuvée-

Vintage2001

Alcohol14%


Tasting NotesEvolved colour, evolved flavour of liquorice, leather alongside sweet fruit and a hint of leafiness. Rich attack but slightly blunt and abrupt on the finish.


Vintage2006

Alcohol14.5%

Grapes100% Tannat

Tasting NotesVery ripe, very concentrated, very rich, a touch of mint eucalypt, generous but with lovely fresh, savoury balanced acidity and authentic structure that takes it back to Madiran. Very good.

ContactProducteurs Plaimont +33 (0) 5 62 69 62 87 [email protected]

UK retailerAdnams, House of Townend, The Merchant Vintners

ContactVignobles Brumont +33 (0) 5 62 69 74 67 [email protected]

UK distributorThorman Hunt 02 077 356 [email protected]

UK retailerFortnum & Mason


PDO MadiranCHÂTEAU BOUSCASSÉ

PDO MadiranPLÉNITUDE

RRP £17.99Price on application

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82 83CuvéePrélude d’Hiver

Vintage2009

Alcohol12%

Grapes100 % Gros Manseng

Tasting NotesSimple, light, clean. Very fresh sweet yellow grapefruit. Zesty.

CuvéeL’Été Gascon

Vintage2011

Alcohol11.5%

Grapes70% Gros Manseng,30% Chardonnay

Tasting NotesOff-dry, tropical fruit, with a zesty mandarin orange kick. Attractively refreshing, slightly sour finish.

ContactDomaine Saint-Lannes +33 (0) 5 62 29 11 93 [email protected]@saint-lannes.fr

UK distributorLiberty Wines 02 077 205 [email protected]

ContactDomaine de Pellehaut +33 (0) 5 62 29 48 79 [email protected]

UK distributorMaison Sichel/Leigh Claridge 01 580 240 454 [email protected]

UK retailerHercules Wine Warehouse, JC & RH Palmer Ltd


PGI Côtes de Gascogne DOMAINE DE PELLEHAUT

PGI Côtes de Gascogne DOMAINE SAINT-LANNES


62

SWEE

TSSW

EETS

84 85Cuvée-

Vintage2010

Alcohol-

Grapes70% Gros Manseng,30% Petit Manseng

Tasting NotesHoney and cream, lots of vanilla, on the palate quite sweet and juicy – quince and apple, tangy and good acidity to the sweetness.

CuvéeDernières Grives

Vintage2010

Alcohol11.5%

Grapes100 % Petit Manseng

Tasting NotesCandied lemon, supple texture, fresh, sherbet finish. Light, attractive.


ContactDomaine du Tariquet +33 (0) 5 62 09 87 82 [email protected]

UK distributorFrance Domaines Ltd 02 073 161 849 [email protected]

UK retailerThe Wine Society, independents, on-trade


PGI Côtes de Gascogne DOMAINE DU TARIQUET

PDO Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh FOLIE DE ROI


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86 87Cuvée-

Vintage2010

Alcohol13%

Grapes10% Arrufiac, 35% Petit Manseng, 55% Gros Manseng

Tasting NotesMealy, straw-like notes with vanilla, guava, orange and lemon glycerine notes. Quite full on the palate, moderate sweetness, the honeyed weight is good, candied orange and spice. Quite long and well-balanced.

Cuvée-

Vintage2010

Alcohol14%

Grapes100% Petit Manseng

Tasting NotesApricot and lovely, delicate nutty tones, with plenty of honey and glycerine, and on the palate rich but not too sweet, with some real apricot and crunchy apple intensity against fresh, grapefruity acidity. A bit of verve here, though a relatively subtle nose.



UK distributorAccents et Terroirs +33 (0) 5 40 85 30 35 [email protected]


PDO Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh CHÂTEAU AYDIE

PDO Pacherenc du Vic-BilhCHÂTEAU ARRICAU-BORDES

Trade ex-cellar price on applicationPrice on application

64

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88 89Cuvée-

Vintage2001

Alcohol13.5%

Grapes90% Petit Manseng, 10% Gros Manseng

Tasting NotesRich, honeyed, botrytis nose. A touch of barely sugar and lemon confit, lots of dried apricot. Honey and that candied mango and papaya flavour, long and rich, with very good balance into a long finish.

Cuvée-

Vintage2010

Alcohol-

Grapes60% Petit Manseng, 40% Petit Courbu

Tasting NotesRefined, minty aromas, a touch of toffee and orange fruit. Lemon and glycerine onto the palate, candied pineapple and mango, long with lovely fresh acidity. Long, with delightfully fresh personality.

ContactProducteurs Plaimont +33 (0) 5 62 69 62 87 [email protected]

UK retailerCorney & Barrow



PDO Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh PRÉLUDE À L’HIVERNAL

PDO Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh SAINT ALBERT


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90 91CuvéeRenaissance

Vintage2008

Alcohol13%

Grapes100 % Loin de l’Œil

Tasting NotesAmber colour, honeycomb, beeswax, marmalade. Good concentration, zesty finish, with a persistent, attractive honeyed character.

Cuvée-

Vintage1998

Alcohol-

Grapes90% Petit Manseng,10% Gros Manseng

Tasting NotesBarley sugar nose, with a lightly oxidised, nutty and marmalady profile. Plenty of sweetness, nutty, honeyed, and finishes with a bit of dry, tangy freshness. An oxidised style, plenty of character that some will love more than others.

ContactDomaine Rotier +33 (0) 5 63 41 75 14 [email protected]

UK distributorVine trail 01 179 211 [email protected]

ContactPlaimont Terroirs et Châteaux+33 (0) 5 62 69 62 87 [email protected]


PDO Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh SAINT SYLVESTRE

PDO GaillacDOMAINE ROTIER


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Cahors Château Lamartine Château Lamartine, Cuvée Particulière, 2009, full-bodied red Page 51Château Les Bouysses Château les Bouysses, 2008, full-bodied red Page 50Clos Triguedina Clos Triguedina, The New Black Wine, 2009, full-bodied red Page 51SAS Georges Vigouroux Château de Haute-Serre, 2009, full-bodied red Page 52

Côtes du Brulhois Château Grand Chêne Château Grand Chêne, Château Grand Chêne, 2008, full-bodied red Page 48Vignerons du Brulhois Le Vin Noir, 2007, full-bodied red Page 48 Côtes de Gascogne Domaine Chiroulet Domaine Chiroulet, Java, 2011, rosé Page 30Domaine de Bordes Domaine de Bordes, 2011, fresh dry white Page 16Domaine de Grachies Domaine de Grachies, 2011, fresh dry white Page 14Domaine de Maubet Domaine de Maubet, 2011, fresh dry white Page 15Domaine de Ménard Domaine de Ménard, Cuvée Marine, 2011, fresh dry white Page 17Domaine de Pellehaut Domaine de Pellehaut, Ampélomeryx, 2010, fresh dry white Page 20Domaine de Pellehaut, Harmonie de Gascogne, 2011, fresh dry white Page 15Domaine de Pellehaut, Les Marcottes, 2009, fruity red Page 38Domaine de Pellehaut, L’Été Gascon, 2011, sweet white Page 62Domaine de Perréou Domaine de Perréou, L’Émotion Sauvignon, 2011, fresh dry white Page 18Domaine du Tariquet, Dernières Grives, 2010, sweet white Page 63Domaine des Cassagnoles Domaine des Cassagnoles, Gros Manseng Sélection, 2011, fresh dry white Page 19Domaine du Tariquet Domaine du Tariquet, Classic, 2011, fresh dry white Page 14Domaine Saint-Lannes Domaine Saint-Lannes, Prélude d’hiver, 2009, sweet white Page 62Domaine Uby Domaine Uby, Colombard Ugni Blanc, 2011, fresh dry white Page 16Domaine Uby, Domus Colombard Sauvignon, 2011, fresh dry white Page 17Domaine Uby, Domus Tannat Merlot, 2011, fruity red Page 37

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Producteurs Plaimont Colombelle Grands Lilas, 2009, fresh dry white Page 20Colombelle, L’Original, 2011, fruity red Page 38SARL Joy Selection Domaine de Joy, L’Idylle, 2011, fresh dry white Page 18Vignobles Brumont Gascogne Blanc, Gros Manseng Sauvignon, 2011, fresh dry white Page 19

Côtes du Lot Château Eugénie Château Eugénie, La Treille du Roy , 2011, rosé Page 32Château Eugénie, La Treille du Roy , 2011, fruity red Page 39SAS Georges Vigouroux Pigmentum, Malbec, 2011, rosé Page 33

Côtes du Tarn Domaine d’En Ségur Domaine d’En Ségur, Cuvée Madeleine Prestige, 2010, fresh dry white Page 12Domaine d’En Ségur, Le Rosé, 2011, rosé Page 30Domaine d’En Ségur, Cuvée Germain Prestige, 2009, fruity red Page 36 Fronton Château Bellevue La Forêt Château Bellevue La Forêt, La Forêt Royale, 2011, rosé Page 31Château Bellevue la Forêt, 2009, fruity red Page 41Château Bellevue La Forêt, Ce Vin/Mavro, 2009, fruity red Page 41Château Bellevue La Forêt, Optimum, 2009, fruity red Page 43Château Bouissel Château Bouissel, Classic, 2009, fruity red Page 40Château Cransac Château Cransac, Renaissance, 2008, fruity red Page 43Château Joliet Château Joliet, Clin d’Œil, 2010, fruity red Page 40Château Jouaninel Château Jouaninel, 2009, fruity red Page 39Château Plaisance Château Plaisance, 2011, rosé Page 31Domaine Le Roc Domaine Le Roc, La Saignée, 2011, rosé Page 32Domaine Le Roc, La Folle Noire d’Ambat, 2010, fruity red Page 42Vignobles N. Gelis Château Montauriol, Mons Aureolus, 2009, fruity red Page 42 Gaillac Château de Lacroux Château de Lacroux, Vigne du Baronnet, 2010, fresh dry white Page 12Château de Lacroux, Vigne du Castellan, 2009, fruity red Page 44Domaine d’Escausses Domaine d’Escausses, La Vigne de l’Oubli, 2010, fresh dry white Page 13Domaine d’Escausses, Cuvée des Drilles, 2011, fruity red Page 44Domaine de Pialentou

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Domaine de Pialentou, Les Gentilles Pierres, 2006, fruity red Page 45Domaine Rotier Domaine Rotier, L’Âme, 2008, fruity red Page 45Domaine Rotier, Renaissance, 2008, sweet white Page 66Vinovalie Astrolabe, Loin de L’œil, 2009, fresh dry white Page 13 Irouléguy Cave d’Irouléguy Andere d’Ansa, 2011, fresh dry white Page 23Xuri, 2011, fresh dry white Page 23Argi d’Ansa, 2011, rosé Page 33Omenaldi, 2009, full-bodied red Page 50 Jurançon Clos Lapeyre Clos Lapeyre, Vitatge Vielh, 2008, fresh dry white Page 26 Madiran Cave de Crouseilles Château de Crouseilles, 2008, full-bodied red Page 57Prénium de Crouseilles, 2008, full-bodied red Page 58Château Aydie Château Aydie, 2009, full-bodied red Page 56Château Barréjat Château Barréjat, Vieux Ceps, 2009, full-bodied red Page 53Clos Basté Clos Basté, L’Esprit de Basté, 2007, full-bodied red Page 54Clos Basté, 2009, full-bodied red Page 57Domaine Berthoumieu Domaine Berthoumieu, Charles de Batz, 2009, full-bodied red Page 56Domaine Capmartin Domaine Capmartin, L’Instant, 2009, full-bodied red Page 52Domaine Capmartin, Vieilles Vignes, 2009, full-bodied red Page 53Domaine Damiens Domaine Damiens, St Jean, 2009, full-bodied red Page 55Domaine Labranche Laffont Domaine Labranche Laffont, Vieilles Vignes, 2009, full-bodied red Page 55Plaimont Terroirs et Châteaux Château Arricau-Bordes, 2009, full-bodied red Page 54Producteurs Plaimont Plénitude, 2008, full-bodied red Page 58Plénitude, 2001, full-bodied red Page 59Vignobles Brumont Château Bouscassé, Vieilles Vignes, 2006, full-bodied red Page 59 Marcillac Domaine du Cros Domaine du Cros, Lo Sang del Païs, 2011, fruity red Page 36Domaine du Cros, Vieilles Vignes, 2009, fruity red Page 37

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Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh Cave de Crouseilles Folie de Roi, 2010, sweet white Page 63Prélude à l’Hivernal, 2010, sweet white Page 65Château Aydie Château Aydie, Odé d’Aydie, 2010, fresh dry white Page 25Château Aydie, 2010, sweet white Page 64Château de Viella Château de Viella, 2010, fresh dry white Page 24Domaine Capmartin Domaine Capmartin, 2010, fresh dry white Page 24Plaimont Terroirs et Châteaux Château Arricau-Bordes, 2010, sweet white Page 64Saint Sylvestre, 1998, sweet white Page 66Producteurs Plaimont Saint Albert, 2001, sweet white Page 65Vignobles Brumont Château Montus, 2008, fresh dry white Page 25 Saint-Mont Plaimont Terroirs et Châteaux Le Faîte, 2009, fresh dry white Page 22L’Empreinte de Saint Mont, 2009, full-bodied red Page 49Le Faîte, 2008, full-bodied red Page 49Producteurs Plaimont Béret noir, 2010, fresh dry white Page 21Le Passé Authentique, 2010, fresh dry white Page 22Vignoble de Gascogne Saint Mont Marks & Spencer, 2011, fresh dry white Page 21

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