Minervois, Languedoc

Gérard Bertrand

Languedoc Syrah Grenache 2015

Deep ruby in color; prunes, black cherries, and mushrooms on the nose; medium acidity; medium tannins; tastes like stewed plums, overripe blackberries, and wet gravel with a long finish. Tastes like there was a little Brettanomyces during the fermentation. Not enough to get a barnyard flavor or smell, but enough to make it earthy and mushroom-y. It's good, but not my favorite. A very interesting wine.

After some time in the glass, it has developed aromas of chocolate, prunes, and dried herbs. It tastes like cloves and cherries. The other flavors and aromas are so there, but more in balance now. Adding another point to my score.
— 10 days ago

Department 66

D 66 Côtes Catalanes Grenache Blend

Dark fruit in the nose with blueberries, blackberries and boysenberries with a hint of vanilla in the palate. Very smooth and a wonderful Grenache blend. — a month ago

Domaine de la Grange des Pères

Vin de Pays de l'Hérault Red Rhone Blend 2016

It’s all about the 2016….. last vintage by the winemaker himself…😔 — 11 days ago

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Badet Clément & Co.

Pontificis Grenache Blend 2022

This medium-dark wine offers a nose of black plums, blueberries and blackberries along with aromas of earth, tobacco, cedar, clove and nutmeg. I understand that the three segments - Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre- were vinified in both barrels and tanks, with no more than six months of aging. Given that, it is understandable that oak does not take a more prominent position.

The palate is loaded with dark fruit and savory notes, and it has a firm tannic grip with lively acidity. I had it with some sautéed meatballs and Petit Basque cheese. It paired excellently.
— 20 hours ago

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Hugues Beaulieu

Coteaux du Languedoc Picpoul-de-Pinet Picpoul Blanc 2022

Full bodied mouth feel - would definitely buy — a month ago

Château d'Oupia

Les Hérétiques Pays d'Hérault Carignane Syrah 2022

Red Table Wine. It's a fantastic blend. Very fruit forward with black currant and dark plum. The dry, earthy finish is great. — 3 days ago

Domaine de Fontsainte

Corbières Grenache Blend 2021

Dependable, rustic, tasty — 17 days ago

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Cabalié

Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Grenache

Very pleasant fruity flavour. Plum instantly, — a month ago

M. Chapoutier

Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Syrah Blend

NOSE: mild, cooked fruit, a little carob. Inoffensive but not especially inviting.

TASTE: cooking spices, chicory, ash, a little bitter —unsweetened minerally dark chocolate - red fruit barely present and dried. Very balanced and elegant. This is going to kill with the herb roasted chicken I’m about to eat. 91.
— 2 months ago

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