OUR WINES
Follow the guide,
for some handy tips and advice to “accompany well”
and “be well accompanied”: atmosphere, pairing, tips.
Water makes you cry, wine makes you sing
a French proverb
MARINS D’EAU DOUCE
RED
IGP Coteaux de Peyriac
Cépages : 40% Merlot, 30% Carignan, 15% Caladoc, 15% Cabernet Franc
ATMOSPHERE
where other than on a boat in the sun, at tapas,
cold cuts and fiesta time of day!
PAIRING
more seriously, here, all is possible...
from sausage eaters to vegans, summer and winter alike.
TIP
when the time is right for fresh, digestible reds, which are as easy to drink as whites and rosés.
MARINS D’EAU DOUCE
ROSÉ
IGP Pays d'Oc
Cépages : 40% Caladoc, 30% Carignan, 30% Syrah
ATMOSPHERE
this wine has itchy feet: it hops from kitchen, to pool,
under the arbour ...
It’s perfect for sticking under the arm (handy screw top!)
PAIRING
the ideal table mate... light, lively and fruity, and never gets tired!
TIP
beautifully crafted, an almost perfect wine.
For the disorganised, it will bear ice, crushed if possible.
MARINS D’EAU DOUCE
WHITE
IGP Pays d'Oc
Cépage : 100% Sauvignon
ATMOSPHERE
the equivalent of “the little black dress” for girls,
and the pocket-knife for boys:
always ready for the good times, you can't miss this one...
always cool, collected and at the ready for the slightest opportunity.
PAIRING
“multi-purpose” is its nickname: mineral, lively, aromatic.
It is impossible to feel disappointed or fed up with this wine.
TIP
a simple tip, so as never to run short:
keep an eye on stock!
MERCREDI 12H30
RED
AOP Minervois
Cépages : 30% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 20% Carignan, 15% Cinsault, 5% Mourvèdre
ATMOSPHERE
like at the Pujol's, our weekly get together
doesn’t have to be a big deal, it’s just the pleasure
of being together again around the table...
and that in itself deserves white tablecloth treatment!
PAIRING
all of grandmother Zézé's cuisine: cassoulet, brasucade,
beef cheek stew, lamb stew with olives and fricassee
of garden fresh broad beans.
TIP
a bottle that knows how to say “thank you”
just for being there, for hospitality, for your presence.
MERCREDI 12H30
ROSÉ
AOP Minervois
Cépages : 50% Syrah, 50% Cinsault
ATMOSPHERE
same as for Red Mercredi, but this time we're
outside under the pines and our voices are a bit louder.
PAIRING
just like the 6 months of the year spent outdoors
in the sunny south, this wine suits half of the Mediterranean cookbook!
TIP
a bottle that knows how to say “thank you”
just for being there, for hospitality, for your presence...
in the garden.
LES GAILLARDS CHARDONNAY
IGP Pays d'Oc
Cépage : 100% Chardonnay
ATMOSPHERE
here we all are in the kitchen and cellar for tasting… everything is going to plan, as I await the cheerful comments of my eager guinea pigs!
PAIRING
red mullet, squid, Tielle tart... this chardonnay will stand up to all of it and will also do a 36-month Comté cheese proud!
TIP
a white wine that can “pull it off” right through lunch: refreshing served as an appetizer and full-bodied enough to pair with a dish of character. Keeps well for 3 years.
Awards
Les Gaillards Chardonnay 2019
90/100 by Yves Beck
Swiss critic.
LES GAILLARDS
MALBEC
IGP Coteaux de Peyriac
Cépage : 100% Malbec
ATMOSPHERE
I crack open this wine when I want to move and shake
wine buff friends, before getting down to the serious stuff.
PAIRING
dare exotic pairings… tagine with prunes, duck with peaches.
TIP
this atypical wine can also be enjoyed on its own,
for the pure pleasure of discovery.
LES AILES
IMAGINAIRES
AOP Minervois
Cépages : 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah
ATMOSPHERE
I press the doorbell, and father-in-law opens it.
“Lovely to see you!”, as I hand him the bottle...
”Not Bordeaux or Burgundy, well you’ve scored a point there,
young lady. Let's see what it has to say for itself!”.
PAIRING
all forms of Mediterranean cuisine:
from vegetable tians in olive oil,
to grilled ribs or veal steaks.
TIP
part serious, part charming, consensual, complex and elegant...
and yet intriguing, a perfect gift.
Awards
Les Ailes Imaginaires 2019
89/100 by Yves Beck
Swiss critic.
AU GRÉ DES GRÈS
AOP Minervois
Cépages : 80% Syrah, 20% Grenache
ATMOSPHERE
I compare the wine I sip with a sculpture worthy of Giacometti:
fine structure, movement, grace and such bold presence.
PAIRING
ideal for red wine lovers; the wine pairs well with white meats,
cheeses and even fish. Lip-smacking served with fruit salad
or strawberry soup.
TIP
for wine-lovers, tired of "pumped-up" wines,
seduced by the purity and mineral nature of the sandstone soils.
Awards
Au Gré des Grès 2019
89/100 by Yves Beck
Swiss critic.
GRANDE
RESERVE
AOP Minervois
Cépages : 50% Syrah, 20% Cinsault, 20% Grenache, 10% Carignan
AMBIANCE
I go down to my basement and think about the guest who'll
be here in an hour.He likes red meat.
I prepared a special piece for him from Gilles the butcher.
I grasp the neck of a bottle without a second thought.
Pairing
A strip of beef seared on the plancha with a tiny drizzle
of olive oil, freshly ground pepper and coarse Gruissan salt,
a few sliced courgettes around it, and in five minutes it is ready.
Life is simple sometimes.
Recommendation
Choose a mature vintage for dishes with sauce and a younger
one for grilled dishes.
The last vintage can do both.
Serve only at 17°.
SAINT FRUCTUEUX
AOP Minervois
Cépages : 80% Syrah, 15% Grenache Noir, 5% Mourvèdre.
ATMOSPHERE
in front of a crackling fire, Baudelaire's "Le chat" in one hand, a glass in the other, someone calls out to say that the rabbit is ready!
PAIRING
Packed with generosity, the wine is ideal paired with rabbit, leg of lamb, filet mignon, duck with turnips.
TIP
use the wine you drink for cooking; no, it's not a sacrilege, it's obvious... chef's secret!
Awards
Saint-Fructueux 2016
Silver medal at the
Decanter World Wine Award (90)
DIUS A VOL
AOP Minervois
Cépages : 70% Syrah, 30% Grenache.
ATMOSPHERE
what was supposed to be a fun moment, has turned out to be a magical,
unexpected occasion. Without any hesitation,
choose the rare, outstanding bottle that will remain unforgettable.
PAIRING
this is not a wine to be drunk at the beginning of a meal;
it requires patience and preparation, even a little tension,
in anticipation of the first sip.
ADVICE
to keep the wine’s spontaneity, decant and air
if to be enjoy soon after opening.
To appreciate the wine from every angle, around 16°
is the ideal temperature; chill a little if needed.
