LES VINS The languedoc, with its back country, its garrigue and its coast embracing the Mediterranean sea, is the largest wine-growing region in the world. A land of tradition and the birthplace of viticulture, this region has now some of the newest vineyards in the world; it is here that the great wines of the third millennium are being produced. I have selected some of the most outstanding for your pleasure….and mine!
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La Garrigue is delighted to present an outstanding and unique range of Mas de Daumas Gassac. Founded in 1971 by the Guibert family under the guidance of Emile Peynaud, it has been described by the eminent wine writer Hugh Johnson as the “Only Grand Cru of the Midi”, and by the venerable Robert Parker as “exceptional”. From Samuel Guibert, winemaker at Daumas Gassac:
Dear friends of La Garrigue At Mas de Daumas Gassac, the Garrigue surrounds the estate, the vineyards and even our home. It is where you find what epitomises the best of our region – wild boars, aromatic herbs such as thyme, rosemary, lavender, sage, pine trees and the very typical Mediterranean oak and of course a few vines! The Guibert family has always had a very strong attachment to the Garrigue forest and meeting Jean-Michel Gauffre in Edinburgh a few years ago was like finding a little bit of our Mediterranean land with some Scottish flavours! How could we then not have immediately engaged a very strong and friendly relationship with La Garrigue restaurant, such a fantastic ambassador for our beautiful region and its products? Today, we are very proud to have the opportunity to bring you some of the very special tastes and wonderful scents of the Languedoc region through JeanMichel’s cuisine matched with some extremely rare Mas de Daumas Gassac vintage wines. We hope that you enjoy your Mediterranean experience and we look forward to welcoming you very soon in our “magic” Gassac valley….
Samuel Guibert
LES VINS LE MAS DE DAUMAS GASSAC ERAUS, 2012
£32.00 Glass £8.00
Sauvignon Blanc (100%) Fresh and elegant, the wine is full of mineral qualities and has great depth.(12.5%vol) FIGARO, 2013, (Clairette, Vermentino, Terret)
£27.00
Easy drinking white wine well balanced, with freshness and acidity; floral notes and exotic fruits ALBARAN, 2010
£31.50
Cabernet (40%) Syrah (25%) Mourvedre (25%) Alicante (10%) Aromas of chocolate and liquorice and ripe black fruit flavours result in a masculine and rustic style wine.(13.5%vol) SOL DE LANDOC, 2012
£31.50
Syrah (50%) Grenache (50%) Made from 30-50 year old vines, this has a powerful nose of cooked red berries with ripe tannins and a long, long finish. A true expression of the terroir reflected in the name ‘sunshine of the Languedoc’.(13.5%vol) ELISE, 2011
£31.50
Merlot (65%) Syrah (35%) Finesse and concentration are the hallmarks of this wine with cherry fruit and touches of vanilla creating a wonderfully smooth and velvety wine.(13.5%vol) FIGARO, 2011, (Syrah, Grenache, Carignan) Well balanced, soft and rounded, supple red fruits with hints of spices. Essence of Languedoc in a bottle
£27.50
LES VINS LE DOMAINE DE CLOVALLON In the area of the “Midi”, called the “haut Languedoc”, nested between the two famous appellations of St Chinian and Faugeres, behind the Pic of Tantajo and by the river Orb, lies the small market town of Bedarieux. It is there, against all odds, that Madame Catherine Roque has created the Domaine De Clovallon. Let me introduce you to Catherine ’s world, where Clairette, Reisling, Chardonnays, Viognier, and Petit Manseng are flirting with Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache, and the “indomptable” Pinot Noir . Madame Catherine Roque…, Wine maker…? ….Alchemist…? You decide… C1
JOLI CANTEL, 2010 Clairette, Reisling, chardonnay, Viognier. Fresh, spicy, delicate like a summer breeze.(12.5%vol)
£29.50
C3
LES AIRES, 2013 Viognier, fresh, light peach, elegant and racy.(12.5%vol)
£36.00
C4
LES AURIEGES, 2010 Purity and perfection, an outstanding blend of the Clovallon cepages. Without question one of the great French white wine .(12.5%vol)
£38.50
C5
PINOT NOIR, 2013
£32.00 Glass (175ml) £7.50
Very unusual for the Languedoc, but due to the areas microclimate Catherines gamble has definitely paid off. Fruity, soft tannins, ideal summer wine.(12.5%) C6
PALAGRET, 2013 A happy marriage of Syrah and young Pinot Noir, a very complex, racy and elegant wine.(12.5%vol)
£33.50 Glass (175ml) £8.00
C7
LES POMAREDES, 2010 Made from the oldest pinot noir vines of the domaine. This is grand, rich, voluptuous wine. A must for serious wine lovers.(12.5%vol)
£42.00
C8
LE GRAIN DE FOLIE, A captivating cocktail of fruits and spices. Pleasant balance of acidity and sweetness, superb with lemon tart or local cheeses, or on its own for the sake of it! (14.5%vol)
(500ml) £60.00 Glass (75ml) £8.25
LES VINS LES VINS DE PAYS D’OC 1.
Domaine de Berthier, 2013
£17.50 Glass (175ml) £4.75
Blend of Sauvignon and Viognier, slightly mineral. Nose of apricot with a hint of grapefruit. 2.
Viognier Vieilles Vignes, Mont Rocher, 2013
£20.50
Honeysuckle and apricot aroma, giving an creamy palate with dry and refreshing finish. 3.
La Rareté Chardonnay 2012
£19.50
Rich golden colour with full tropical flavours and a good acidity 4.
Viognier, Domaine Du Château D'Eau, Moillard ,2012
£21.00
Fresh, clean and spicy, with hints of peaches and apricot. (Organic) 5.
Château Chenaie,Conviction, 2012
£28.50
Mainly Roussanne grape with a little Rolle grape. Lively and fresh with wonderful notes of white peaches and apricot on the nose. 6.
Mas La Chevaliere, Vignoble Peyroli, 2010
£28.50
Chardonnay, peach aromas with hints of white flowers and anis 7.
Prieure St Hippolyte 2011, rose
£18.50 Glass (175ml) £5.50
Blend of Syrah and Grenache noir; Fresh and powerful, notes of Raspbery and red currants 8.
Domaine De Bertier 2012
£17.50 Glass (175ml) £4.75
Remarkably drinkable, soft and fruity blend of Merlot, Cabernet –Sauvignon, with a touch of spice 9.
Baron De Badassiere, Syrah, 2012
£19.50 Glass (175ml) £5.25
Ripe yet delicate wine with red berries, vanilla and spices; generous palate and smooth tannins 10.
Pinot Noir, Domaine Du Château D'Eau, Moillard, 2012 Smooth and rounded, raspberry flavour, dry finish. (Organic)
£24.00 Glass (175ml) £6.00
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Syrah, Domaine Condamine Bertrand, 2012
£24.50
This Syrah displays ripe, spicy blackcurrant and bramble fruit, with roundness and balance on the palate and a smooth finish. 12.
Clos de L’Azerolle, Chateau Mirausse 2011
£44.00
100% Carignan, impressive aromatic intensity and length; rich and spicy red fruits, brambles and cherries. A real treat!!
13.
Merlot Largesse , IGP Languedoc 2012
£25.50
Warm, rich and spicy, hints of plums and blackberry with a smooth long finish (13%vol)
DES COTEAUX DU LANGUEDOC, AOC 14.
Picpoul De Pinet, Domaine de Montredon, 2013
£21.50 Glass (175ml) £6.25
Clean, crisp and fresh wine, medium bodied, a classic of the area. Summer in your glass!! 15.
Château Condamine Bertrand, 2012 An exceptional blend of Clairette, Roussane and Viognier; dry, light and refreshing with hints of peach, citrus and pineapple
16.
Mas Des Chimères, Coteaux Du Salagou, 2009
£24.00 Glass (175ml) £6.00 £35.00
Guilhem Darde best white; fragrant and powerful blend of Terret, Chassan, and Viognier. Fresh and complex, with hints of pear and almond. 17.
Domaine Saint Georges D’Ibry, 2012
£31.50
Blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and syrah. Ripe, full fruits of violet and spices with flavours of coffee and toast 18.
Château de Lancyre, 2012
£33.00
This blend of Grenache, Syrah and Carignan gives a well balanced wine with supple savoury fruit, hints of herbs and a rich velvety finish 19.
Cuvee L’Astie, terrasses du Larzac,2011 Issued from the picturesque vineyards of Pegairolles this blend of Syrah and Grenache is powerful and spicy with scents of pines, aniseeds and red berries.
£28.50
LES VINS VIN DE PAYS DU ROUSSILLON 20.
Domaine Cazes, le canon du maréchal, 2013 Syrah – Merlot. A supple red wine with velvety fruity aromas
£28.00 Glass £6.75
LES COSTIÈRES DE NÎMES, AOC 21.
Château Grande Cassagne, Blanc 2012 A beautiful blend of Roussanne and Marsanne by Laurent Darde. Fresh, clean and floral.
22.
Château Grande Cassagne, 2009
£26.00 Glass £6.25 £29.00
80% Syrah, with Grenache and Carignan. A modern wine with a huge respect for the terroir trade mark.
LES MINERVOIS, AOC 23.
Domaine Cros, Les Costes, 2011
£31.50
Blend of Vermentino, Grenache, Picquepoul and Muscat. This wine is powerful and fresh with floral notes. 24.
Domaine Borie de Maurel, Esprit d’Automne 2011
£28.50
Smooth, well balanced and juicy. It shows mineral, black olives, tobacco and spices with morello cherries and red fruits leading to mint and liquorice on the finish. 25.
Les Barons, Château d’Oupia, 2009
£27.50
Mainly Carignan with hints of Grenache and Syrah this is a traditional Minervois, very rich with ripe dark fruits and bitter chocolate, pungent herbals notes and a meaty finish 26.
Carignanissime de Centeilles, Clos Centeilles, 2007
£34.00
100% Carignan, a very southern wine with a warming palate, rich tannins, spicy and leathery. Carignan at its best. Outstanding!!
LES FITOUS, AOC 27A.
Domaine Bertrand Berge, 2008, Cuvée Mégalithes, Jerome Bertrand has the reputation of producing some of the best Fitou. This 100% Carignan is our witness.
£37.00
27B.
Domaine Jones, 2011, Carignan, Grenache & Syrah. A deliciously rich and Smooth Fitou. Cherry and spice to a full-bodied wine with herby garrigue hint.
£39.00
LES VINS LES CORBIÈRES, AOC 28.
Domaine de Haut-Gleon, Vallée du Paradis, 2011
£38.50
Beautifully creamy and fresh; a blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and Roussanne; a great wine. 29.
Domaine de Haut-Gléon, La Vallée du Paradis 2011
£38.00
A powerful nose with summer fruits, especially raspberry, to the fore and hints of Garrigue and liquorice to lend weight. 30.
Chateau du Vieux Parc, 2012
£26.50
A silky yet powerful and warm blend of Grenache Noir and Syrah. Red fruits on the nose, round tannins. Very pleasant. 31.
Château Haut Gléon, Cuvée Antonio Segui, 2004
£54.00
One of my favourites wines. Oak aged Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, with soft tannins; wonderfully full bodied and intense...a must, trust me!!
LES PIC SAINT LOUP, AOC 32.
Domaine De L'Hortus, Grande Cuvée, 2012
£37.00
A superb blend of Chardonnay, Viognier and Sauvignon. An exceptional wine of style and elegance, richness and complexity. 33.
Château De Lascaux, les Nobles Pierres, 2005
£43.00
From one of the Languedoc’s new stars, J-Benoit Cavalier, An exceptional blend of Syrah/ Grenache. "Savoir faire" and tradition. 34.
Domaine de l’Hortus, Grande Cuvée 2011 This must be one of the area’s finest wines. Rich, full, with scents of La Garrigue with silky fruits, long on the palate… a must!!!
£55.00
LES VINS LES SAINT CHINIAN, AOC 35.
Château St Jean de Conques, 2010
£25.50
This blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre make a complex and aromatic wine. Scents of Garrigue, peppery nose. 36.
La Madura Classic, Domaine de la Madura, 2010
£30.00
A classic, smoky concentrated wine, with hint of raisin and figs. La Garrigue herbs, smooth tannins. 37.
Domaine de Gabelas Tradition, 2010
£31.50
90% Syrah, Grenache and Carignan. Smell and taste of Languedoc; figs and liquorice abound. Noble and elegant.
LES FAUGERES, AOC 38.
Les Douves Blanches, Chateau Chenaie, Coteaux du Languedoc 2012
£38.00
(3*** Guide Hachette 2007) Produced by Eric Chabbert, an elegant and complex blend of Viognier and Roussanne. Hints of apricots and vanilla. 39.
Clos Fantines, 2011
£37.00
Corrine Andrieu’s meaty and gamy blend of old vines Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenache and Carignan from the small village of Cabrerolles will take you right in the middle of La Garrigue. As close to nature as you can get, this one is definitely on the wild side! 41.
Le Mas D'Alezon, Presbytere, 2008
£44.00
Elegance and intensity; blend of old vine grenach,syrah,mourvedre by Catherine Roques, has velvety tannins, with soft violet and wild berries on the nose....class in a glass! 42.
Loblivia, Chateau Chenaie, AOC, 2007 Eric Chabbert's treasure. Astonishing blend of Mourvèdre and old Carignan. Full and round, with spices, nutmeg and cloves.
£46.50
LES VINS JEAN-MICHEL’S «COLLECTION, GRANDS CRUS DU LANGUEDOC» Les Blancs 40.
Cabreta, Mas D’Alezon 2010 £65.00 Yet again another creation of Catherine Roques, a superb blend of Clairette, Grenache, Viognier and Roussane. White fruits and honeysuckle, soft and classy.
43.
L’Etincelle, Mas Cal Demoura, 2012
£45.00
This outstanding white wine dominated by Chenin Blanc with a supporting cast including Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Muscat and Roussanne is a must . 44.
Domaine Mas Gabriel, Clos des Papillons, 2010
£44.50
Carignan blanc, delicate, fresh and well balanced with hints of citus fruits and white flower, Superb!! Mas de Daumas Gassac 'Grand Cru' Blanc 2008
£58.50
Wonderfully complex aromas of pear blossom, the wine is composed of 30% each of Chardonnay, Viognier and Petit Manseng.(13%vol) 47.
Léon Barral, Vin de Pays de l’Herault 2011
£62.00
A blend of Terrets Gris & Blanc, Viognier and Roussane for an aromatic and tropical nose. On the palate, intensly dry yet full bodied displaying further tropical fruit and citrus flavours 48.
La D18 Blanc, Olivier Pithon, Côtes Catalanes 2011 Named after the wee road that winds next to this tiny vineyard. Apples, almonds and honeysuckle. On the palate notes of fennel, olives and dried fruit. A mouth-filling wine
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£90.00
LES VINS Les Rouges 45.
Les Combariolles, Mas Cal Demoura, terrasses du Larzac, 2011
£60.00
The result of this blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre is earthy, savoury with a complex nose of ripe sweet fruit and a chocolaty-spicy finish. 46.
Domaine De La Grange Des Pères, 2008
£110.00
From the now famous Gassac valley, this nectar is one of the finest produced wines in France. Outstanding value, for a truly outstanding wine. 49.
Faugères Cuvée Jadis, Léon Barral 2010
£62.00
A soulful blend of Carignan and south-facing Syrah aged in oak barrel for two full years. Deep, dark and plush with hints of black pepper, cassis and earth. Perfect for braised meats, Cassoulet and stews. 50.
Mas de l’écriture, Les pensées 2001
£67.50
A deep coloured blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Firm, spicy and concentrated. Very intense, yet well balanced, brilliant expression of the Languedoc. 51
Mas de Daumas Gassac “ Grand Cru” Rouge 2007
£75.00
An intense and complex nose leads to a fine, savoury and vegetal palate of superb depth and structure. Made from 80% Cabernet sauvignon with 10 old and new varieties. 52
Clot de l’Oum, Numero Uno, 2006
£73.00
Carignan, Grenache and Syrah to give this wine an outstanding fluidity with freshness and deepness. Precise aroma of fresh floral touches, red berries and lavender; smoky mineral pungency. 53
Le Pilou, Olivier Pithon 2008
£90.00
Le Pilou is pure Carignan from centenarian vines. Fermented for eighteen months in demi-muids oak cask. Concentrated dark berries with meat juices, wild herbs and hot minerality. 54
Clos des Cistes, Domaine Peyre Rose 2002 One of the greatest southern red from one of the Languedoc top vineyard. Concentrated, complex and finely structured. Syrah 85% and Grenache 15%.
£140.00
