Les Jamelles Le Beillou 2017 IGP Pays d’Oc A parcel selection from the domains of Laurent and Catherine Delaunay, who have been established in Languedoc for twenty years. Vinified in Carignan from century-old vines planted in Minervois, it delivers aromas of red fruits and floral notes that precede a long, subtly spicy finish. €19.90.

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Domaine La Traversée 2017 Terrasses-du-larzac Gavin Crisfield settled in this appellation to produce the wine he dreamed of. In his cuvée, he blends four distinct terroirs to find the best possible balance. Predominantly Syrah, Carignan and Cinsault, the wine offers brilliant fruit and rare elegance. €25.

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Château Ollieux Romanis Alba 2017 Corbières Pierre Bories is an enterprising owner who constantly shakes up the appellation. It produces top-flight cuvées, including this novelty. A Corbières with an astonishing profile, vinified with as little sulfur as possible, fresh and fruity. Nice sap and good digestibility. 30€.

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Domaine Ollier Taillefer Castel Fossibus 2015 Faugères (organic) On this beautiful terroir of shale, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache and a touch of Carignan form a delightful cocktail. A wine with a very dark robe, imbued with a power that fades in favor of notes of black fruits and a long spicy and slightly smoky finish. €15.

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Domaine Gayda Chemin de Moscow 2015 IGP Pays d’Oc This cuvée bears the name of a plot where a tree named Moscow served as a landmark for Aéropostale airmen… With its dark color and explosive aromas of red fruits, this blend of syrah (dominant), grenache and cinsault holds high the banner of the cru. €21.50.

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Château de Rey Les Galetsroulées 2018 white Côtes-du-roussillon This Roussillon property offers three cuvées, including this white where white grenache and roussanne are in parity. Vines that are 45 years old on average, followed by aging for six months in French oak barrels give it floral and lightly toasted touches. €18.

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Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon Le Palajo 2018 white Limoux 25 hectares cultivated in organic farming, in the upper Aude valley. Aged on lees, in barrels, for eight months, this pure Chardonnay reveals subtle floral notes and a freshness of good quality. 38 €.

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Mas Janeil 2015 Côtes-de-roussillon-villages At the foot of the Corbières, on 34 hectares in the shadow of the Château de Quéribus, François Lurton produces grapes of perfect quality, which he vinifies with precision. Its powerful red delivers the unadorned expression of the magnificent terroir of the Agly valley. €24.

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Maison Ventenac Réserve de Georges 2017 Cabardès Stéphanie and Olivier Rami sign microcuvées stamped “Vin de France”. In organic conversion for two years, they are launching a new range. What a good illustration of this Cabardès, which is distinguished by its chewiness and exuberant fruit. €9.90.

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