Tourbes , Languedoc
Welcome
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
Last edited: 2024-10-04