Languedoc-Roussillon is also known as Languedoc. It's a very under appreciated region in southern France. Languedoc is very close to the border between France and Spain, and has great influence by Mediterranean sea. Thanks to the special soil, combined with clay and sand, which made some of vines survived from the "Blight". We can enjoy the old vines in the tasting. Selected wines covers most of major grape verities in Languedoc-Roussillon. (Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, and etc)
- Syrah-Marselan, Deneufbourg - 2009
visually purple color, the wine is still young. The wine shows a lots of red fruits aromas, warm and fresh; subtle aromas of walnut stays in the glass when you finish it. Medium body to full body, smooth tannin; the barely noticeable touch of black pepper still reminds you the wine is mainly made from Syrah. It's most likely unoaked wine, a very exceptional Ven de Pays.
- Cinsault "Exordé," Clos Mathélisse - 2012
The wine has some "animal" element; some people said horse and some said ox. I can say it's the element that may use in male fragrance. It also come with some over ripened fresh cut grapefruit and a little bit hint of cherry. feel a little bit carbon dioxide from the natural fermentation. It's very fruity, simple, and refresh.
- Faugères "Cuvée Courtiol," Clos Fantine - 2011
The wine has very dark color and some sort of ink smell. It's interesting that the wine is fermented and aged in the concrete vats before bottled. By smelling the wine, you can feel it's very deep. Not surprisingly, the wine is full body, high tannin, and firm structure. Maybe it's not my favorite wine, but it's unique. worth trying.
- Mas de Daumas Gassac, Rouge - 2011
This is the first bottle I can sense some vanilla. fresh berries and herbals. It tastes very "Bordeaux style" It's very good quality wine, but too "safe".
- Fin Amour, Côtes Catalanes - 2008
Orange color on the rim. Very strong coconut and vanilla aromas; it's definitely aged in new oak. Fresh berries, and the sweetness from the alcohol. It's a very mouth filling wine. For me, I can felt the fight between hundred-year-old vine and the new barrel. It's a little too much for the night.
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