Terroir De Languedoc

Daumas Gassac

Mas de Daumas Gassac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1986

[Back label says 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, and then (in a burst of French mathematical genius), the remaining 30% (hey, that’s what the label actually says), Malbec, Merlot, Syra (their spelling), Canernet Franc, Pinot (unspecified which Pinot??), and Tannat] OK, not trying to goof on the winery or the importer (uh, KLWM!?!?), but weird math and unclear varietal composition is kinda just odd, at best, or just weird?!?!?’ Production was 75,000 bouteilles, 1,400 magnums, 100 jeroboams, and 25 mathusalems (their spelling, not mine)??!!
OK, first whiff, I could honestly care less what the actual grape cepage is, tons of garrigue, but at age 40 still quite fresh, most of the tannic structure has faded away, but this shows those awesome tertiary notes, along with clear bottle sweetness, which makes these older bottles so amazing and, frankly, compelling to drink!! Great southern French wine from the Pays de l’Herault, super long finish, WOW!!!
— 12 days ago

Jim Powers
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Tom Casagrande

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Wowza! Used to stock this in the store I managed in NYC. It was quite affordable back then.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, I also have a 1989, 1990 and 1995 stood up, I used to buy these from KLWM back in the day (IIRC, they were sold as “6-pack cases”), I think starting with the 1982 through 1998 (or 1995). These wines are immortal from an aging perspective, so will start drinking them on and off.

Charles Joguet

Cuvée Terroir Chinon Cabernet Franc 2021

Nice chinon- classic expression and beautiful with food — 6 months ago

Bastide Miraflors

Cotes Catalanes Vieilles Vignes Syrah-Grenache Blend

Jan A
9.1

This falls in the category of excellent qpr. At roughly 10€, this a solid everyday drinker. Full bodied, good fruit and mouth watering acidity. Championed by Jeb Dunnuck who consistently gives this 95 points. Recommended. — 8 months ago

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Jeff Carrel

Les Darons Languedoc Grenache Blend 2014

JKT
9.0

Nice balanced wine with that long enough aging to make the difference. Bought at tasting in 2016! — 8 months ago

Domaine Lafage

Nicolas Vieilles Vignes de Grenache Noir 2020

Looking for my new wine store in MD. — 9 months ago

Gérard Bertrand

Cote des Roses Languedoc Grenache Blend 2024

Soooo delicious, this was given to me as a baby shower present from my coworker. Drank with Matt on 8/16/2026 — a month ago

Domaine Léon Barral

Valinière Faugères Mourvedre Syrah 2020

Interesting scents of currants, cranberries and other sour berries — 2 months ago

Château Coupe Roses

La Bastide Minervois Carignan Blend 2024

Kyle liked more than me - the tannins made me a little headachy. — 6 months ago

Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Terroir "Champagne" Fleurie Gamay 2015

Leftovers from our 2nd Annual, “Bierock Bonaza: Let’s have some funza with Runza”.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 2015 pours a deep ruby with a slightly purple tinge and a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of lightly stewed, spiced strawberry, ripe fig, and cherry lozenges, red flowers, green herbs, with a touch of leather, and a mix of organic and inorganic rocky earth. Just the faintest hint of mouse. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. The alcohol is also medium+. Delicious. Drink now through 2030.
— 7 months ago

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Bruno Duchêne

La Luna Vin de Pays de la Côte Vermeille Red Blend 2019

Joe Carroll
9.4

Outstanding — 8 months ago

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Cabalié

Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes Grenache

Sweet and fruity red … very nice indeed — 8 months ago

Domaine de Fontsainte

Corbières Grenache Blend 2023

From Isla recommended as a top red. — 17 days ago

Domaine de Fontsainte

Gris de Gris Corbières Grenache Gris Rosé 2025

Delicious — fresh strawberry, hints of tropical fruit, mineral, honeysuckle, good acid and subtle white floral notes. Beautifully balanced. Paired well with smoked turkey burgers. — a month ago

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M. Chapoutier

Domaine de Bila-Haut Occultum Lapidem Syrah Blend 2020

Cherry red. Black Fruity matured. Good concentration. Black pepper is not much. Fermented flavor.
Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M Soft Bitterness M Body M Finish M %
Balanced Concentrated M. Chapoutier Domaine de Bila Hait Occultum Lapidem Syrah Blend 20 @1000, city, 260629
— 3 months ago

Badet Clément & Co.

Pontificis Grenache Blend 2023

JFP
9.2

2023 vintage. Quite pleasant. Fits well with Stilton.. — 6 months ago

Patrick Piuze

Terroir de Chablis Chardonnay 2022

Nose is a little reticent at first, giving shy whiffs of Granny Smith apples and crushed rock. Just the barest hint of Chablis “brothiness” as I like to call it. As it airs and warms, it’s a bit more forthcoming. In the mouth it’s on the lighter side, but certainly showing Chablis minerally character. Acids medium low. A nice aperitif Chablis but color me a bit disappointed, for now, given the producer. Will try to check back in after a few hours.

UPDATE: After several hours, showing noticeably more fruit and depth.
— 8 months ago

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Domaine Léon Barral

Jadis Faugères Carignane Blend 2020

Less feral, more candy. Med+ body but lacks depth. — 9 months ago

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