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This is the Domain which, through its transition to biodynamics and its parcel selections, has in recent years shown the best qualitative progress in the Loire Valley. Crystalline chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all bred with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crunch, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range. "2013 marks a qualitative and emotional turning point. The latest vintages are exceptional" according to Mr. Bettane. Domain rated three stars in the guide of the Revue du Vin de France.

This is the Domain which, through its transition to biodynamics and its parcel selections, has in recent years shown the best qualitative progress in the Loire Valley. Crystalline chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all bred with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crunch, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range. "2013 marks a qualitative and emotional turning point. The latest vintages are exceptional" according to Mr. Bettane. Domain rated three stars in the guide of the Revue du Vin de France.

This is the Domain which, through its transition to biodynamics and its parcel selections, has in recent years shown the best qualitative progress in the Loire Valley. Crystalline chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all bred with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crunch, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range. "2013 marks a qualitative and emotional turning point. The latest vintages are exceptional" according to Mr. Bettane. Domain rated three stars in the guide of the Revue du Vin de France.

This is the Domain which, through its transition to biodynamics and its parcel selections, has in recent years shown the best qualitative progress in the Loire Valley. Crystalline chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all bred with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crunch, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range. "2013 marks a qualitative and emotional turning point. The latest vintages are exceptional" according to Mr. Bettane. Domain rated three stars in the guide of the Revue du Vin de France.

This is the Domain which, through its transition to biodynamics and its parcel selections, has in recent years shown the best qualitative progress in the Loire Valley. Crystalline chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all bred with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crunch, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range. "2013 marks a qualitative and emotional turning point. The latest vintages are exceptional" according to Mr. Bettane. Domain rated three stars in the guide of the Revue du Vin de France.

This is the Domain which, through its transition to biodynamics and its parcel selections, has in recent years shown the best qualitative progress in the Loire Valley. Crystalline chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all bred with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crunch, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range. "2013 marks a qualitative and emotional turning point. The latest vintages are exceptional" according to Mr. Bettane. Domain rated three stars in the guide of the Revue du Vin de France.

This is the Domain which, through its transition to biodynamics and its parcel selections, has in recent years shown the best qualitative progress in the Loire Valley. Crystalline chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all bred with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crunch, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range. "2013 marks a qualitative and emotional turning point. The latest vintages are exceptional" according to Mr. Bettane. Domain rated three stars in the guide of the Revue du Vin de France.

This is the Domain which, through its transition to biodynamics and its parcel selections, has in recent years shown the best qualitative progress in the Loire Valley. Crystalline chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all bred with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crunch, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range. "2013 marks a qualitative and emotional turning point. The latest vintages are exceptional" according to Mr. Bettane. Domain rated three stars in the guide of the Revue du Vin de France.

This is the Domain which, through its transition to biodynamics and its parcel selections, has in recent years shown the best qualitative progress in the Loire Valley. Crystalline chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all bred with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crunch, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range. "2013 marks a qualitative and emotional turning point. The latest vintages are exceptional" according to Mr. Bettane. Domain rated three stars in the guide of the Revue du Vin de France.

This is the Domain which, through its transition to biodynamics and its parcel selections, has in recent years shown the best qualitative progress in the Loire Valley. Crystalline chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all bred with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crunch, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range. "2013 marks a qualitative and emotional turning point. The latest vintages are exceptional" according to Mr. Bettane. Domain rated three stars in the guide of the Revue du Vin de France.

This is the Domain which, through its transition to biodynamics and its parcel selections, has in recent years shown the best qualitative progress in the Loire Valley. Crystalline chenins and ripe Cabernet Franc, all bred with mastery to sublimate the purity and identity of the juices, between tension, crunch, refinement and generosity. In white as in red, a dazzling and flawless range. "2013 marks a qualitative and emotional turning point. The latest vintages are exceptional" according to Mr. Bettane. Domain rated three stars in the guide of the Revue du Vin de France.

A new generation of winegrowers is waking Cahors up. Rustic wines with coarse tannins are a thing of the past. Make way for digestible, tasty, fruity and velvety malbecs. The duo Matthieu Cosse (the oenologist) / Catherine Maisonneuve (the winegrower) is part of this new Cadurian elite, with a magnificent range of wines where purity, precision and elegance prevail. "Transcending the boundaries of its appellation, the estate is one of the best in France" for Mr. Bettane. 

Rated two stars in the 2021 Revue du Vin de France guide.

Supple on the palate, beautiful freshness, tannins not very marked, La Fage is a Cahors that is greedy, pleasant and joyful.

A new generation of winegrowers is waking Cahors up. Rustic wines with coarse tannins are a thing of the past. Make way for digestible, tasty, fruity and velvety malbecs. The duo Matthieu Cosse (the oenologist) / Catherine Maisonneuve (the winegrower) is part of this new Cadurian elite, with a magnificent range of wines where purity, precision and elegance prevail. "Transcending the boundaries of its appellation, the estate is one of the best in France" for Mr. Bettane. 

Rated two stars in the 2021 Revue du Vin de France guide.

Supple on the palate, beautiful freshness, tannins not very marked, La Fage is a Cahors that is greedy, pleasant and joyful.

A new generation of winegrowers is waking Cahors up. Rustic wines with coarse tannins are a thing of the past. Make way for digestible, tasty, fruity and velvety malbecs. The duo Matthieu Cosse (the oenologist) / Catherine Maisonneuve (the winegrower) is part of this new Cadurian elite, with a magnificent range of wines where purity, precision and elegance prevail. "Transcending the boundaries of its appellation, the estate is one of the best in France" for Mr. Bettane.

Rated two stars in the 2021 Revue du Vin de France guide.

Cahors de caractère, Les Laquets is long and racy, with a persistent finish (cedar and black fruits), perfectly balanced by a fine and precise maturing. Perfect representation of the Cossse/ Maisonneuve style.

A new generation of winegrowers is waking Cahors up. Rustic wines with coarse tannins are a thing of the past. Make way for digestible, tasty, fruity and velvety malbecs. The duo Matthieu Cosse (the oenologist) / Catherine Maisonneuve (the winegrower) is part of this new Cadurian elite, with a magnificent range of wines where purity, precision and elegance prevail. "Transcending the boundaries of its appellation, the estate is one of the best in France" for Mr. Bettane.

Rated two stars in the 2021 Revue du Vin de France guide.

Cahors de caractère, Les Laquets is long and racy, with a persistent finish (cedar and black fruits), perfectly balanced by a fine and precise maturing. Perfect representation of the Cossse/ Maisonneuve style.

A new generation of winegrowers is waking Cahors up. Rustic wines with coarse tannins are a thing of the past. Make way for digestible, tasty, fruity and velvety malbecs. The duo Matthieu Cosse (the oenologist) / Catherine Maisonneuve (the winegrower) is part of this new Cadurian elite, with a magnificent range of wines where purity, precision and elegance prevail. "Transcending the boundaries of its appellation, the estate is one of the best in France" for Mr. Bettane.

Rated two stars in the 2021 Revue du Vin de France guide.

A new generation of winegrowers is waking Cahors up. Rustic wines with coarse tannins are a thing of the past. Make way for digestible, tasty, fruity and velvety malbecs. The duo Matthieu Cosse (the oenologist) / Catherine Maisonneuve (the winegrower) is part of this new Cadurian elite, with a magnificent range of wines where purity, precision and elegance prevail. "Transcending the boundaries of its appellation, the estate is one of the best in France" for Mr. Bettane.

Rated two stars in the 2021 Revue du Vin de France guide.

A new generation of winegrowers is waking Cahors up. Rustic wines with coarse tannins are a thing of the past. Make way for digestible, tasty, fruity and velvety malbecs. The duo Matthieu Cosse (the oenologist) / Catherine Maisonneuve (the winegrower) is part of this new Cadurian elite, with a magnificent range of wines where purity, precision and elegance prevail. "Transcending the boundaries of its appellation, the estate is one of the best in France" for Mr. Bettane. 

Rated two stars in the 2021 Revue du Vin de France guide.

Sidérolithe is the 100% cabernet franc counterpart (on iron clay) of their other cuvée Marguerite which is 100% malbec. Its aromas of raspberry and violet and its velvety texture are immediately reminiscent of Pomerol.

Located in Gelos, this small estate (2 ha on the top of a hill facing the Pyrenees) is the most oriental of the Jurançon appellation. Replanted in 2005 and immediately converted to organic farming, Sarros proves with its dry whites that manseng (small or large) is indeed one of the greatest French white grape varieties. These frank, vibrant wines are a credit to the appellation and offer unrivalled value for money.

La Contrée is a blend of gros manseng, lauzet and petit manseng. A lively, even nervous wine, with a fresh nose divided between white flowers, lemon verbena and citrus fruits.

Located in Gelos, this small estate (2 ha on the top of a hill facing the Pyrenees) is the most oriental of the Jurançon appellation. Replanted in 2005 and immediately converted to organic farming, Sarros proves with its dry whites that manseng (small or large) is indeed one of the greatest French white grape varieties. These frank, vibrant wines are a credit to the appellation and offer unrivalled value for money.

"La Vallée Heureuse" is composed of 100% small manseng. The characteristic aromas of the grape variety (pineapple and peach) are revealed behind the hazelnut notes brought by the maturing process. A harmonious gastronomic wine, with a long and delicate finish.

After a degree in chemistry, Maxime Salharang chose, somewhat by chance, to go into oenology. He trained in several great Bordeaux châteaux (Smith Haut-Lafitte, Carbonnieux) and was introduced to biodynamics at the Domaine de Souch in Jurançon, before going into his own vineyards at Clos Larrouyat (3 ha) with his wife Lucie. The full eastern exposure and the unique specificity of the subsoil (clay and pebbles rolled on a strip of Trias) give his wines a delicate freshness, intensity, minerality and length rare for the appellation. The work and thoughtful application of the Salharang couple convince us that Clos Larrouyat is a future great of the appellation.

"Météore" is a blend of 30% gros manseng and 70% petit manseng, aged for 6 months in non-new barrels. Fresh and delicate, lively and intense, with a marked saline touch on the finish.

After a degree in chemistry, Maxime Salharang chose, somewhat by chance, to go into oenology. He trained in several great Bordeaux châteaux (Smith Haut-Lafitte, Carbonnieux) and was introduced to biodynamics at the Domaine de Souch in Jurançon, before going into his own vineyards at Clos Larrouyat (3 ha) with his wife Lucie. The full eastern exposure and the unique specificity of the subsoil (clay and pebbles rolled on a strip of Trias) give his wines a delicate freshness, intensity, minerality and length rare for the appellation. The work and thoughtful application of the Salharang couple convince us that Clos Larrouyat is a future great of the appellation.

"Météore" is a blend of 30% gros manseng and 70% petit manseng, aged for 6 months in non-new barrels. Fresh and delicate, lively and intense, with a marked saline touch on the finish.

After a degree in chemistry, Maxime Salharang chose, somewhat by chance, to go into oenology. He trained in several great Bordeaux châteaux (Smith Haut-Lafitte, Carbonnieux) and was introduced to biodynamics at the Domaine de Souch in Jurançon, before going into his own vineyards at Clos Larrouyat (3 ha) with his wife Lucie. The full eastern exposure and the unique specificity of the subsoil (clay and pebbles rolled on a strip of Trias) give his wines a delicate freshness, intensity, minerality and length rare for the appellation. The work and thoughtful application of the Salharang couple convince us that Clos Larrouyat is a future great of the appellation.

"Comète"  is a top-of-the-range cuvée: selection of free-run juice, 75% Petit Manseng (for the aromatic palette) and 25% Camaralet (for the structure in the mouth). A wine of irreproachable purity, complex and with a remarkable length, enhanced by the saline touch which is the trademark of the estate. Bravo !

After a degree in chemistry, Maxime Salharang chose, somewhat by chance, to go into oenology. He trained in several great Bordeaux châteaux (Smith Haut-Lafitte, Carbonnieux) and was introduced to biodynamics at the Domaine de Souch in Jurançon, before going into his own vineyards at Clos Larrouyat (3 ha) with his wife Lucie. The full eastern exposure and the unique specificity of the subsoil (clay and pebbles rolled on a strip of Trias) give his wines a delicate freshness, intensity, minerality and length rare for the appellation. The work and thoughtful application of the Salharang couple convince us that Clos Larrouyat is a future great of the appellation.

"Comète"  is a top-of-the-range cuvée: selection of free-run juice, 75% Petit Manseng (for the aromatic palette) and 25% Camaralet (for the structure in the mouth). A wine of irreproachable purity, complex and with a remarkable length, enhanced by the saline touch which is the trademark of the estate. Bravo !

After a degree in chemistry, Maxime Salharang chose, somewhat by chance, to go into oenology. He trained in several great Bordeaux châteaux (Smith Haut-Lafitte, Carbonnieux) and was introduced to biodynamics at the Domaine de Souch in Jurançon, before going into his own vineyards at Clos Larrouyat (3 ha) with his wife Lucie. The full eastern exposure and the unique specificity of the subsoil (clay and pebbles rolled on a strip of Trias) give his wines a delicate freshness, intensity, minerality and length rare for the appellation. The work and thoughtful application of the Salharang couple convince us that Clos Larrouyat is a future great of the appellation.

The sweet "Phoenix", a 100% small manseng, is cloudy because of its low sugar content and its freshness. The aromatic intensity (verbena, pineapple, tangerine, citrus zest) of petit manseng is expressed without heaviness thanks to its tractable vivacity and its measured liquor.

With a priceless ampelographic collection built up by his father Antoine in the 1960s, Jean-Charles Abbatucci is the guardian of the endemic grape varieties and wine-making traditions of the island of Beauty. This variety of grape varieties (with melodious names: Carcajolo Bianco, Paga Debbiti, Rossola Brandinca...) coupled with a sumptuous terroir of 14 ha full hillside south of Ajaccio and a demanding viticulture (biodynamic since 2000) explains the special place of Domaine Abbatucci within the Corsican producers. It is with the white wines, certainly among the most beautiful of the Mediterranean basin, that this domain has built up an unequalled reputation.

The first cuvée Faustine, 100% vermentino, is a direct entry into the Abbatucci universe: floral (aniseed) and delicately apricot on the nose, supple (without any heaviness) and elegant on the palate, with a fine bitterness on the finish.

With a priceless ampelographic collection built up by his father Antoine in the 1960s, Jean-Charles Abbatucci is the guardian of the endemic grape varieties and wine-making traditions of the island of Beauty. This variety of grape varieties (with melodious names: Carcajolo Bianco, Paga Debbiti, Rossola Brandinca...) coupled with a sumptuous terroir of 14 ha full hillside south of Ajaccio and a demanding viticulture (biodynamic since 2000) explains the special place of Domaine Abbatucci within the Corsican producers. It is with the white wines, certainly among the most beautiful of the Mediterranean basin, that this domain has built up an unequalled reputation.

One of the two great vintages of the domain, dominated by vermentino and supplemented by 10 autochthonous grape varieties in varying proportions, is an exceptional wine with good ageing potential (10 years and more): the Diplomate is full-bodied, sapid and tasty but restrained. For this wine the whole aromatic palette of the Corsican scrubland: citrus fruits (citron, kumquat...), verbena, thyme, rosemary, fennel, anise, wild mint, jasmine, pine nuts, dry stones...

With a priceless ampelographic collection built up by his father Antoine in the 1960s, Jean-Charles Abbatucci is the guardian of the endemic grape varieties and wine-making traditions of the island of Beauty. This variety of grape varieties (with melodious names: Carcajolo Bianco, Paga Debbiti, Rossola Brandinca...) coupled with a sumptuous terroir of 14 ha full hillside south of Ajaccio and a demanding viticulture (biodynamic since 2000) explains the special place of Domaine Abbatucci within the Corsican producers. It is with the white wines, certainly among the most beautiful of the Mediterranean basin, that this domain has built up an unequalled reputation.

One of the two great vintages of the estate, with a dominant vermentino complemented by 10 autochthonous grape varieties in varying proportions, is an exceptional wine with good aging capacities (10 years and more): the General is more lively, its tension going hand in hand with its sparkling length. For this wine the whole aromatic palette of the Corsican scrubland: citrus fruits (citron, kumquat...), verbena, thyme, rosemary, fennel, anise, wild mint, jasmine, pine nuts, dry stones...

Ten years after she settled (2007) at Domaine de Cébène (11 ha), Brigitte Chevalier has fully succeeded in her wager: to reveal the purity, complexity and tannic finesse of her schist terraces in the northern part of the Faugères appellation, through a gentle and attentive viticulture without artifice. "Like Clos Manou in the Médoc" as M. Quarin wrote. Promoted one star in the 2020 guide Revue du Vin de France "Cébène is now part of the elite of Faugères".

"Ex Arena" Grenache (85%) the way we like it: absolutely delicious, with an ultra-fine and soft mouthfeel.

Ten years after she settled (2007) at Domaine de Cébène (11 ha), Brigitte Chevalier has fully succeeded in her wager: to reveal the purity, complexity and tannic finesse of her schist terraces in the northern part of the Faugères appellation, through a gentle and attentive viticulture without artifice. "Like Clos Manou in the Médoc" as M. Quarin wrote. Promoted one star in the 2020 guide Revue du Vin de France "Cébène is now part of the elite of Faugères".

"Belle Lurette" est composée d'une majorité de vieux carignan (70 ans et +), plantés sur schistes il y a "belle lurette", avec mourvèdre et grenache. Tout à la fois frais, velouté et distingué, un vin exemplaire pour tout le Languedoc.