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Jadix
Picpoul is cultivated along the

string of lakes that make up the
Thau lagoon. These ‘marine’
vineyards are among the oldest in
the Mediterranean. The Jadix
vineyards are planted on a
plateau of fossilized oyster beds,
limestone, gravel and quartz soil.
Picpoul, which means “lip
stinger” has naturally high
acidity, is fruity, fresh, with LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
slightly saline flavors.
Laroque Although the Languedoc was the first French region to be introduced to vine-growing and wine-
Laroque is in the ancient region making by the Romans, its modern reputation as a wine producer has been for quantity at the
(and UNESCO heritage site) of expense of quality. By the 1980s the Languedoc was regularly producing 10% of the entire
Carcassonne. Situated between
the Pyrenees and the Black planet's wine output, but as the decade progressed, and French consumption of basic Vin de Table
Mountains, it enjoys a privileged plummeted, it became clear that there was no apparent long-term future for the sort of wine on
climatic position where the which the Languedoc rural economy was based. Out of both necessity and invention, winemakers
excesses of the Mediterranean from all of France and world have begun to set up shop in the South, both to create new wineries
climate are tempered by the
softness of the Atlantic. and support struggling family operations. Quality is increasing at a greater rate than price, making
Le Charmel Southern France a perfect place to find an entry-level gem.
Le Charmel was created by
Charlie and Mel Master. The
range encompasses French wines Jadix massanois.com
that come from small growers
and wine makers. Each have been Jadix Picpoul de Pinet 2018 $119.90 91JS
selected for their typicity of their
specific region, for their
outstanding quality and value. Le Laroque aquitainewine.com
Charmel wines come from
sustainably farmed vineyards. Laroque Cabernet Franc Cité de Carcassonne IGP 2017 $119.90 90JS
Mas la Chevalière
Michel Laroche was one of the
pioneers in the resurgence of Le Charmel winesellersltd.com
quality winemaking in the
Languedoc In 1996, he created Le Charmel Pinot Noir Pays d’Oc (Limoux) $131.90
Mas La Chevalière, a state-of-the
-art winery, with the goal of
producing wines that reflect the
diversity of the Southern French
varietals, climate and terroir. Mas la Chevalière (by Laroche) wilsondaniels.com
Mont Gravet (also see Chablis)
From a climate that combines Mas la Chevalière Chardonnay Pays d’Oc IGP 2018 $147.90
Oceanic and Mediterranean Mas la Chevalière Viognier Pays d’Oc IGP 2014 $131.90
influences. These hills are called
"Mont" in French. s a tribute to
the terroir from where the wine Mas la Chevalière Rosé Pays d’Oc IGP 2019 $143.90
comes from we have named in
Mont Gravet, "Gravet" being the
name of an oval shaped rock Mas la Chevalière Pinot Noir Pays d’Oc IGP 2014 $163.90
commonly found in the area. Mas la Chevalière Pinot Noir Pays d’Oc IGP 2014
Domaine René Rostaing $147.90
In the 1990s, Côte-Rôtie producer
René Rostaing purchased a
property in the Côteaux du Mont Gravet winesellersltd.com
Languedoc near Nîmes. Located Mont Gravet Blanc Côtes de Gascogne (Colombard) 2018 $107.90
on a small plateau, the ground is
covered with galets roulés very
similar to those found in parts of Mont Gravet Rosé Pay’s d’Oc (Cinsault) 2019 $107.90
nearby Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
The estate gave the Rostaings a Mont Gravet Vielles Vignes Carignan Pays d’Herault 2018 $107.90
chance to produce Syrah on the
limestone soils.
VillaViva Domaine René Rostaing rarewineco.com
Located in the Cotes de Thau
appellation, the vineyards are Peuch Noble Blanc Côteaux du Languedoc 2016 $251.90
planted on fossilized oyster beds, (Grenache Blanc, Rolle, Viognier)
limestone, gravel and quartz and
benefit from a sunny and dry
climate perfect for rose Peuch Noble Le Vassal Côteaux du Languedoc 2017 $251.90
production. Because of the (Syrah, Mouvedre, Grenache)
unbelievable price point and
quality, the rosés from the estate
are so successful that they are
now “replacing water” in all of VillaViva aquitainewine.com
the top restaurants on the French VillaViva Rosé Côtes du Thau IGP $612.00
Riviera.

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