South of the village, soils of rolled pebbles. Harvested by hand
small defined area AOP Terrasses du Larzac
South of the village, soils of rolled pebbles. Harvested by hand
100% NO ADDED SULFITES NATURAL WINE
The PLAN B vintage stands out from our timeless classic range.Inspired by the exceptional quality of the 2020 vintage, PLAN B gives itself the right to change each year according to the vintage.
Grapes : 33% carignan, 25% Cinsault, 25% Mourvèdre, 17% Grenache
Appellation AOP LANGUEDOC
Degrés : 13%
Manual harvest
Vinification :
Destemming, Short maceration in infusion. Aging in concrete vats preserving the tension and purity of the fruit. No added sulphites
Long 49/24 natural cork stopper with beeswax finish
Tasting notes :
The color is clear and crystalline. On the nose, it evokes a bouquet of fresh roses, a natural and delicate wine, light, with its small degrees, with bright fruit and remarkable drinkability.
Gastronomic complicity: charcuterie platter, grilled meats, roasted guinea fowl, raw fish, sushi, tapas
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.
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.
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…
Rosé from our red grapes with low yields, providing a beautiful aromatic richness with pressing and bleeding which make it a gastronomic rosé that borders on the profile of a white wine.
Appellation AOP LANGUEDOC
Manual harvest
Grappes : Mourvèdre, Carignan , Syrah
Degrees : 13 %
Vinification: Rosé de bleeding + press.
strict deburring. Vinification between 15 and 18 ° C. No malolactic fermentation to keep all the freshness. Bleeding: the 1st juice is isolated after 2 hours of vatting, very fine and delicate juice. Press: the whole bunches are pressed in a pneumatic press, the extraction is richer, aromatic and complex.
Tasting notes : A beautiful pale pink dress. A refreshing wine but also endowed with a beautiful material and aromas of citrus, grapefruit and freshness in the final.
Gastronomic accomplice : asparagus, grilled white or red meats, fish, sushi. From aperitif to meal.