Tourbes , Languedoc

OCTOBER 2024 

The harvest is about to end in some parts of the Languedoc . But generally speaking most producers have finished around a week ago . It will be difficult to describe the present vintage . 

Nevertheless we should not make any mistake in announcing a good quality one . Differences may occur as far as volumes are concerned in some areas with some grape varieties ( Chardonnay , Grenache for instance ) .

We'll try make a more precise report later .

In the meantime , please ask us about our range of wines that is still available . 

We have Chardonnay , Sauvignon , Viognier , Piquepoul , Floréal , White blends ( still and sparkling , Organic and HVE certified )  Pinot Noir , Syrah , Merlot , Cabernet -Sauvignon , Cinsault , Carignan , Mourvèdre , Aramon . Oaked and unoaked blends in Igp and Aop appellations . Some with good press review ( Decanter , Jancis Robinson , Revue des Vins de France etc ) 

SEPTEMBER 2024 

The harvest is in full swing . So far so good !  Too early to comment about the vintage but most producers in our area feel optimistic about it . We shall see later .

Among the recent good news , we are happy to mention that Domaine Cailhol Gautran has earned a Gold medal for Villa Lucia red 2022 at the 2024 Terre de Vins tasting .

This cuvée is a regular Gold winner at various competitions and is a good example of good quality red Minervois : complexity , minerality , fruitiness , elegance . Congratulations to Nicolas and Olivia Gautran !! 

AUGUST 2024 

July has been unexpectedly much more hectic than last year . What is going on ? 

Of course sales of Whites and Rosés were extremely good  . 

We are now very quickly approaching the harvest period - So far so good . In some areas we hear about the presence of mildew but globally we expect another good year . 

Nevertheless we remain cautious as nowadays climatic changes may cause real trouble anytime - We'll follow that up .

JULY 2024 

We are currently introducing a few new presentations and 2 new wines in the range : 

Les Caves Molière 

New front labels for Barbier Gély , Lord Clive , Rosé de Caux 

New rosé wine : Les Précieuses 2023 - Tall bottle with glass closure 

Domaine de Castelnau 

New front label for Etendoir des Fées - now vintage 2022 - Again , it represents a painting  of the local artist Anna Hauser .

We also launch the new Top end wine from the Domaine  - that we call Icone - (vintage 2020) . It is a selection of the best Syrahs from the Domaine that has aged in oak barrels for around 2 years . No fining , no filtration , minimal use of sulfites . 

The front label is minimalist and symbolizes the uniqueness of this exceptional cuvée .

Cork with wax seal .

JUNE 2024 

Very hard to keep up ... Sales are going to the roof for a few products - Mainly whites at the moment .

Very good response to Instinct Sauvage white - 100 % Floréal from Mas des Cabres , En Scène white (Chardonnay -Viognier ) from les Caves Molière , Espérandieu ( white Aop Minervois )  from Domaine Cailhol Gautran .

It would be great to have a look at our selection of red wines though, including the very interesting Pinot Noir - les Mûriers from Domaine de Castelnau , Terres d'Aspères  ( Blend of Syrah and Grenache ) from Mas des Cabres , the 100 %  Cinsault from Domaine des Terres Falmet etc  .

Please ,feel free to ask for further details .. 

APRIL 2024 

The first 3 months of 2024 have seen us breaking our  all-time sales record .

It is now time to tap some markets we did not explore that much since our inception , in particular Germany and Belgium . 

But globally we still offer trade opportunities all across Europe for our good value Igp and attractive Aop St Chinian , Minervois , Faugères , Limoux , Picpoul de Pinet , Sommières etc . 

MARCH 2024 

Wine Paris 2024 is behind us - This edition has been a real success. Good to see again our regular customers and also to be able to meet new faces from several european countries . 

Quite unexpectedly , we have already started new cooperations . This really makes us a little bit more optimistic about the future !  

On another hand , we still wish to draw your attention to the following wines in our portfolio 

Château de Castelnau -Aop  Picpoul de Pinet 2023 

Domaine de Castelnau -Chardonnay les Ronces 2023- Igp Pays d'Oc 

Domaine de Castelnau -Rosé Osé 2023 - Igp Pays d'Oc 

Epicerie de Castelnau - Rosé 2023 - Igp Pays d'Hérault 

Domaine Cailhol Gautran - Espérandieu 2023 - Aop Minervois Blanc 

Domaine Cailhol Gautran - Villa Lucia Rouge 2022 - Aop Minervois 

Domaine Cailhol Gautran -La Table du Loup 2020 - 2 stars -Coup de Coeur dans le Guide Hachette 2024 

Domaine la Mirande - Aop Picpoul de Pinet 2023 

Domaine des Terres Falmet - Mourvèdre 2022-Vin de France 

Mas des Cabres - La Draille 2021  - Aop Sommières

Mas des Cabres - Instinct Sauvage - Blanc  2023 - 100 % Floréal ( resistant grape variety ) - Igp Cévennes 

Les Caves Molière - En Scène Blanc 2023 - Chardonnay Viognier - Igp Pays d'Oc 

More news to come here and on our Facebook page 

Reminder -Previous news ( September 2022 )

We were happy and proud of Domaine Cailhol Gautran following their Platinum Medal ( 97 Points ) at the Decanter World Wine Awards competition for Villa Lucia Red 2019 ( oaked Aop Minervois )

Domaine de Castelnau had been awarded  a very impressive number of medals at  the same very selective competition : 

Our pride in 2019 was our Platinum medal with Domaine de Castelnau at Decanter WWA 

Mundus Vini 2024

Domaine de Castelnau earned 3 Gold medals and 3 Silver medals : 

Gold - Château de Castelnau - Picpoul de Pinet 2023 

Gold-  Chardonnay les Ronces 2023 

Gold - Viognier l'Ile 2023 

Silver - Sauvignon le Bosquet 2023 

Silver - Syrah Cayenne 2023 

Silver - Chardonnay Sélection Parcellaire 2023