The Domaine de Baron'arques demonstrates that Limoux, the region that gave birth to sparkling wine makes a fine Merlot-based wine as well. A velvety wine of plush red and blue, berry fruit aromas accented by clove and...

The 2021 Terrasses du Larzac Lous Rougeos marries textural finesse and power with aplomb. Plush, silky tannins wrap around a core of sumptuous dark fruit. The 2021 is a very young wine. I would prefer to cellar it, but...

Made from 100% Roussanne, the 2017 Côtes du Roussillon L'Edre Blanc is a big step up and is a more serious, concentrated white that stays perfectly balanced. White peach, pineapple, spice, and ample mineral notes all flow...

(92+ points) Crafted from vines planted on sandstone, marl and limestone soils, the 2022 Minervois Les Fontanilles, a blend of Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault, evokes aromas of dark berries, spices, Provence...

Lots of tar, smoke and blackberry with spices, stones and some bark. Notes of black truffle, sage, lavender and rosemary, too. Very complex. Full-bodied, yet very refined and polished with hot stone and some pine needle...

The white 2006 Grange des Peres – a blend of Roussanne, Marsanne, and Chardonnay – is alluringly scented with lily and honey, leading to an almost sweet palate impression on account of sheer ripeness and glycerin. With...

The 2022 Vin de Pays de l'Herault Rouge is dark and brooding, unfurling notes of molten licorice, ripe black plum, crushed rocks and herbal undertones. Hints of lemongrass and subtle peppery lift add striking aromatic...

The 2022 Vin de Pays de l'Herault Rouge is dark and brooding, unfurling notes of molten licorice, ripe black plum, crushed rocks and herbal undertones. Hints of lemongrass and subtle peppery lift add striking aromatic...

The elegant 2021 Rouge offers discrete raspberry and violet alongside rustic and leafy undertones. Sporting less flavor concentration and overall intensity compared to the surrounding vintages, the 2021 is a delicate and...

(94+ points) The 2020 Terrasses du Larzac Autour de Jonquières is fabulous. Still very young, the 2022 could use another few years in bottle, but it is pretty compelling today. Swaths of tannin wrap around a core of dark...

The 2021 Terrasses du Larzac Autour de Jonquières is another wine that shows just how impressive this vintage is here. Aromatic and powerful, with notable punch, the 2021 delivers the goods. Dark red cherry, plum, cedar...

The 2020 Vin de Pays de I'Hérault Blanc is a superb choice for drinking now, as it is just starting to show some signs of aromatic development and nuance. Apricot, lemon confit, white flowers, pine and hint of orange...