Languedoc at The Wine Society
I always enjoy the Wine Society’s tastings as their buyers invariably come up with a deliciously eclectic range of wines, and last week was no
exception.
There were three wines from the Languedoc, namely
2015 Pélerin Blanc Pays de
Caux, from the Chartreuse de Mougères, between Pézenas and Roujan.
£6.25. This comes from a blend of
Vermentino and Sauvignon, with a dash of Muscat. The nose is quite soft and fragrant and the
palate combines the pithiness of Sauvignon, and the sappy quality of
Vermentino, with the Muscat providing a lift on the finish. It makes for eminently easy drinking.
2015 la Clape,
Arpège
from Château
Rouquette sur Mer - £10.50
This is altogether a much more serious wine, made from Bourboulenc,
which is the characteristic white variety of la Clape, blended with some
Roussanne. To quote Marcel Orford
Williams, the Society’s buyer for the Languedoc, the Bourboulenc gives the wine
its grip while the Roussanne adds body and flavour. It has a lovely saline note, stemming from
the vineyard’s proximity to the sea, and there is some weight on the palate,
with a fresh sappiness and an elegant finish.
A stunning example of how the white wines of the Languedoc are improving
with every vintage.
2014 Fitou
Origines, Domaine Bertrand-Bergé - £7.95
This
comes from the mountainous vineyards of Fitou, as opposed to the coastal
vineyards and the p[principal grape variety is Carignan. Quite simply the wine tastes of the
south. There are smoky leathery notes on
the nose and on the palate lots of nuances, with red fruit, garrigues, herbs and
spice . The finish is youthful and
sturdy, with some potential for ageing.
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