L’Humeur Vagabonde
Amphora tank AOP Terrasses du Larzac

L’humeur vagabonde (vagabonde free style), AOP Terrasse du Larzac. Red – Organic wine certified NOP

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Aging 1 year in 1600 liter Tava amphora preserving the purity of the fruit and the minerality.

Aging 1 year in Tava amphora of 1600 liters The amphora shines by its neutrality to transcend the definition of a terroir. THE AMPHORA, FOR THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE TASTE AND THE PURITY OF THE FRUIT, GAIN IN VOLUME, SOFTENING OF THE TANINS, MINERALITY and TENSION The result is wines that are much more expressive than in vats and close to barrels with superb aromatic radiance and silkier tannins, all without any woody notes.

Origin of the name: each vintage is a different blend to create the great cuvée of the year. Bottles numbered from 0 to 2100

Appellation : AOP TERRASSES DU LARZAC

Grapes
Syrah 50%, Grenache 25%, Carignan 25%

Manual harvest

Vinification
Total destemming, maceration for 25 days, pressing in a pneumatic press without crushing, reassembly Aging 1 year in 1600 liter Tava amphora preserving the purity of the fruit and the minerality 

Tasting notes:

Tasting notes

 

« The sensational Terrasses du Larzac l’Humeur Vagabonde checks in as a mix of very old vine Carignan (more than 100- year-old vines), Syrah and Grenache that was completely destemmed and aged in tank. Garrigue, saddle leather, peppery herbs and ample dark fruit flow to a medium-bodied, pure, elegant red that’s already hard to resist. Drink it anytime over the coming 4-6 years”
Jeb Dunnuck – The Wine Advocate #230. 92/100.

Gastronomic Accomplice
A full and balanced wine with a long aging potential, endowed with a beautiful mineral power, peppery notes, fleur-de-lys. Gastronomic complicities: To decant. Serve at 17°C with a nice grilled meat on the barbecue, entrecote, Aubrac beef rib. Laying down: wine with great aging potential for 10 years and beyond.

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Les Maros
Small definied area AOP Terrasses du Larzac

Les Maros, AOP Terrasses du larzac. Red wine – Organic wine certified NOP

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Lieu-dit (small defined areas):
Les Maros: west of the village, exposed to the rising sun, with schist at the foot of the hillside. Sheltered from the setting sun, this is our coolest vineyard area.

Appellation AOP TERRASSES DU LARZAC

Harvested by hand

Grapes varieties : Grenache , Cinsault , Carignan , mourvèdre

Terroir : schist

Vinification
Each land parcel is vinified separately .Total de-stemming, unpressed grapes
Daily circulation. Maceration for 15 days.
Maturing 12 months in concrete vats.

Characteristics of the land and  microclimate
Schist at an altitude between 150 and 200m on the foothills of the Larzac plateau.
The grapes ripen slowly thanks to the cool nights which mean they mature with good acidity and stay incredibly fresh.

Tasting
The soft Grenache with its hints of blackberries, blackcurrants and a touch of grated chocolate, is a perfect foil for the sharper, slightly liquorice notes so characteristic of Carignan.
In the mouth, full, well balanced tannins end on a rich, slightly candied note reminiscent of cherries and blackcurrant.

Alcool : 14.5%alc/vol.

Press :

Vintage 2017 DECANTER 91/100 A fruity nose. The palate is dense and structured, raspberry and lingering flavor, a spicy touch and a finish with mineral notes. to age for a few more years.

Robert Parker : 2015 90/100. 2013 : 90/100. A decadently ripe, peppery, roasted herbs and black fruitscented effort, it’s medium to fullbodied, textured and balanced on the palate, with terrific purity of fruit.

Jancis Robinson : 2015 : 17/20 notes of cherry, stone fruit, lots of grace and freshness. 2013 : 17/20.

RED AND WHITE: 15.5 / 20, top 4 tastings. fresh juice. The palatability and tension are there, the ventilation does it good and brings out the floral expressions. A deep wine with elegant austerity.

REVUE DU VIN DE FRANCE in the most beautiful wines of the year. 2015 vintage:

Bettane and Desseauve: 15.5 / 20. The maros are reminiscent of the very high quality level that Grenache can achieve. in the best organic wine of the years.

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Saint-Jean
Village wine AOP Terrasses du Larzac

Saint-Jean, Village wine, AOP Terrasses du Larzac – Organic wine certified NOP

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Our « cuvée village »
The wine which represents our incredible terroir.
Expression of the fresh climate and the geological puzzle of Saint Jean de la Blaquière: village of the XIIth century in the heart of a natural circus. Down to the foothills of the Larzac at the crossing of a Mediterranean and continental climate between 150m and 200m high.

Appellation : AOP TERRASSES DU LARZAC

Grapes
Grenache , Syrah, Cinsault, Œillade, Mourvèdre .

Manual harvest

Terroir
Schistes, sandstones, pebbles, ruffes.

Vinification
Total destemming, crushed grapes. Each plot is vinified separately and raised in concrete tank, 8 months.

Tasting notes
“The Terrasses Du Larzac Saint-Jean is a charming, fresh and forward effort that has good purity of fruit, plenty of southern France character and a good finish. It’s a steal at the price.” The Wine Advocate #230.

Gastronomic Complicities
Puffed tapenade, vegetable pie, grilled chops, garlic lamb, rabbit with olives, carrot velouté with poached chorizo…

 

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Le Saut du Poisson
Natural minerals

Le Saut du Poisson : AOC Languedoc. White – Organic  wine
small definied area

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Lieu-dit  (small area definied)
The lieu-dit is called “Le saut du poisson”, south-east of the village, spectacular canyons of red rocks called “ruffes”, thick deposits of sandstones accumulated 250 million years ago. Freshness and minerality mark this terroir.  A confidential wine..

Grapes
White Grenache 60%, White Carignan 25%, Vermentino 15%.

Manual harvest

Terroir
on ground “Ruffes“ : thick sandstone deposits accumulated there 265 million years laid bare by erosion. very old soil unique in France.

Vinification
Cold settling. No malolactic fermentation to keep all the freshness.
Maturation: 25% in French oak barrels (320 liters – 1 to 3 wines), the rest in vats.
12 months minimum.

Tasting notes
« Languedoc le Saut du Poisson Blanc is a beautiful white from this estate that’s based on Grenache Blanc, Vermentino and Carignan Blanc. Medium-bodied, fresh and lively, yet also with texture, it offers deliciously exotic notes of white peach, orange blossom, mint and hints of flowers. It will be versatile on the dinner table and drink nicely for a handful of years. »
Jeb Dunnuck – The Wine Advocate #230. 90/100.

James Suckling 90/100 A rather soft and linear white with citrons, apples, herbs and spices. Medium body and focused at the center with a succulent center palate

 

Gastronomic accomplice
To be served at 10°C on a rabbit terrine, Chicken thigh with sage, Red mullet fillets with olive puree, Mushroom casserole, grilled sardines, asparagus velouté.

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