Languedoc-Roussillon – Vinumlector

Les Producteurs Réunis Vache d’Automne Cabernet-Syrah Pays d’Oc IGP

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:34:49 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%

APPEARANCE
Cherry color with purple highlights.

NOSE
An open bouquet of red berries, a scent of ripe strawberry and notes of rhubarb.

PALATE
Berry flavours on the palate, a soft body, in a beautiful balance, with pleasant tannins, slightly dry with nice aromatic persistence.

PAIRING
Ideal with beef, lamb, pasta and rice dishes, cheese platters, vegetarian specialties and Asian cuisine.

RATINGS

4.1

Les Indomptables Faugères AOP

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:08:22 +0000

Les Indomptables cuvée pays tribute to the men who cultivate the vine despite its whims. These winegrowers have a perfect understanding of the vine and its land, but they must deal with the hazards it throws their way. The vine cannot be tamed, it must be domesticated. This vintage reveals a complex nose with aromas of red fruits, licorice and thyme. The palate is silky and fruity with notes of blackberry, supported by powerful and velvety tannins. VARIETALS Syrah, Grenache Noir & Mourvèdre VINTAGE 2023 Download Tasting Note

Les Indomptables Pic Saint-Loup AOP

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:41:51 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Ruby red color with purple highlights.

NOSE
Bouquet of blackcurrant, cherry, pepper, thyme and dark chocolate.

PALATE
Structured and balanced, with red fruit flavors and fine, silky tannins.

PAIRING
Perfect with grilled meats, Mediterranean dishes, cold cuts, barbecue, game meat and medium cheeses.

RATINGS

4

Bijou Cuvée Jolie Terre de Providence Rosé Pays D’Oc IGP

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:09:38 +0000

Creating multi-award winning wines from the regions of Languedoc and Provence in the heart of the South of France, Bijou source its wines from unique terroirs that are often lesser-known but that reflect authentic profiles: Coteaux de Béziers, Coteaux Varois en Provence, Haute Vallee de l’Aude in Limoux…in order to discover the next gem to add to our next order! Cuvée Jolie Terre de Providence is a delicious Southern French style rosé, inspired by Picasso and the love for art. “Ma Jolie “ was both a popular French song of the early twentieth century and the nickname he gave his lover, Eva Gouel. The name ‘Terre de Providence’ makes reference to nature’s care and protection of the Earth or ‘Terre’. Without this ‘providence’, the terroir would not be how it is today. Certified sustainable HVE (High Environmental Value). For more info, visit BIjou website. VARIETALS 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note

Bijou Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose Rosé Coteaux de Béziers IGP

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:50:48 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar <4 g/l
pH 3.64

APPEARANCE
A beautiful pale salmon coloured rosé.

NOSE
Elegantly fragrant, with aromas of wild strawberry, citrus and delicate floral notes.

PALATE
Round and creamy on the palate, with ripe red berry flavours and a soft minerality.
Elegant and balanced with refreshing acidity and a silky smooth finish.

PAIRING
The perfect accompaniment to canapés, white meats, fish and salads.

RATINGS

91pts

3.8

Aubert & Mathieu Hautes Pistes Syrah Pays d’Oc IGP

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:50:03 +0000

Friends since school, Anthony Aubert & Jean-Charles Mathieu challenged themselves to create a range of wines in their image, by bringing a touch of originality and modernity to their cuvées. Created in 2018, they are part of an eco-conscious approach, more transparent and more sustainable. This commitment is evident from the vine to the bottle with organic cuvées or in conversion. Carbon neutrality is the brand's primary commitment. In 2022, 70% of all the cuvées will be certified by an environmental label. Eco-responsible packaging comprehends recycled and lightweight glass bottles, sustainable caps, labels and boxes. Sustainable viticulture makes possible to plant hundreds of trees each year works and to safeguard and protect the bees, its environment and the beekeeping heritage of Languedoc. "Tired of our respective professional lives, we left everything to pursue a slightly crazy dream: to create wines like us, a little unconventional and offbeat" - Anthony Aubert & Jean-Charles Mathieu

Silky and concentrated, Hautes Pistes Syrah is a surprising red wine produced in the Languedoc-Roussillon region in France, which comes from the Vin de Pays d'Oc appellation.

For more info, visit Aubert & Mathieu website. VARIETALS 100% Syrah VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note

Aubert & Mathieu Gaspard Terrasses du Larzac

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:17:10 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Medium deep ruby red, uniform.

NOSE
Raspberry and fresh fig soak in a hot tub of red currant and boysenberry garnished with dried orange peel and red cherry.

PALATE
On the palate additional flavors of brioche and toasted croissant play in the back with playful, youthful tannins on the finish.

AGEING
Malolactic fermentation in barrels, aged for 12 months in barrels, 50% of second-hand.

PAIRING
The perfect matches are osso bucco, gnocchi with black olives and porchetta.

RATINGS

92pts

91pts

4.2

Aubert & Mathieu Palooza Rosé Grenache Pays d’Oc

Vinum Lector Staff — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 10:08:26 +0000

Marius by Michel Chapoutier Rosé Pays d’Oc IGP

Vinum Lector Staff — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:57:47 +0000

As Marius, Michel Chapoutier’s great-grandfather, always said ‘A good wine is one that beckons us to take another sip’. These wines carry this message and reflect the warmth of the southern France terroirs in which they are rooted. The Grenaches of this rosé are located on clay-limestone slopes, while the Cinsaults and the Syrahs grow in predominantly sandy soils. All harvested when fully ripe, and at night to ensure they retain their fruitiness and freshness. For more info, visit Marius by Michel Chapoutier website. VARIETALS Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah VINTAGE 2022 Download Tasting Note

Aubert & Mathieu Marie Antoinette Corbières AOP

Vinum Lector Staff — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 09:45:22 +0000

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
A deep, concentrated ruby color.

NOSE
A “tasty” nose with scents of toast and fresh red fruits.

PALATE
Fruity and smooth, “Marie Antoinette” is a spleen and pop Corbières wine, which takes you off the beaten track. In the mouth you find peppermint and plum, closed tannins.
A subtle balance between red fruits, spices and menthol flavours.

AGEING
Traditional 3-week vinification.
Aged in concrete vats for 6 months.

PAIRING
The perfect matches are vegetables burrito, stuffed tomatoes and veal blanquette.

RATINGS

Languedoc-Roussillon – Vinumlector

Les Producteurs Réunis Vache d’Automne Cabernet-Syrah Pays d’Oc IGP

4.1

Les Indomptables Faugères AOP

Les Indomptables Pic Saint-Loup AOP

4

Bijou Cuvée Jolie Terre de Providence Rosé Pays D’Oc IGP

Bijou Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose Rosé Coteaux de Béziers IGP

91pts

3.8

Aubert & Mathieu Hautes Pistes Syrah Pays d’Oc IGP

Aubert & Mathieu Gaspard Terrasses du Larzac

92pts

91pts

91pts

4.2

Aubert & Mathieu Palooza Rosé Grenache Pays d’Oc

Marius by Michel Chapoutier Rosé Pays d’Oc IGP

Aubert & Mathieu Marie Antoinette Corbières AOP

90pts

4