Welded by common values around terroirs, grape varieties, their love of a job well done and the defense of their profession, the winegrowers come together in many collectives to help each other and pool their resources. A boon for the consumer with more virtuous cultivation methods, bottles at the right price and red wines with character. Here is a selection of our favorite labels.
SOUTH BOWLING
Maison Antech M Le Mauzac 3.0
Blanquette-de-limoux
The aromas of lime, a tender finish, a chiseled bubble, an identity Occitan grape variety (Mauzac) and zero added sugar: a healthy freshness in the heat wave season. €20.40.
Château de Beaubois Cinso Bistro 2022*
Costieres-de-nimes
This 100% Cinsault red in biodynamics and in a returnable bottle offers an intense purple color and a dazzling fruitiness. Flowing, delicious. €6.80.
Chateau de Rey Gray Grenache 2022*
IGP Côtes-Catalanes
A white resulting from a fermentation at low temperature. Flint effect, floral, tomato leaf: for marine cuisine. €14.
Mas Seren Etincelle Nomade Rosé 2022*
PGI Cevennes
A blend of Cinsaut and Syrah with a pale robe. Tangy and refreshing. 11.50€.
Domaine Ollier Taillefer General Tour 2022*
Faugeres
A pretty organic and sulfur-free juice, gourmet, from old vines of Carignan, Syrah and Grenache. 13 €
SOUTH WEST JAVA
Domaine Le Roc Le Bouysselet 2021*
French wine
Bouysselet is a native white grape variety from the Frontonnais, in Haute-Garonne. Minerality, breadth, complexity and freshness: a discovery. 18 €
Domaine du Cros VV 2019
Marcillac
A cuvée made from old iron vines from Servadou (or Mansois), a black grape variety typical of the Aveyron appellation. A fleshy, melted wine (aged for 18 months in casks), black fruits with a hint of menthol. A nice meeting. 15 €
Château Tour des Gendres Cantalouette 2021*
Bergerac red
A safe bet from the Conti family, reference of the Périgord appellation: a gourmet red of thirst, full of blackcurrant, raspberry and blackberry. To give color to summer lunches. 11 €