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The Barmès children, Maxime and Sophie, have taken up with application and conviction the work initiated by their father (who died accidentally in 2011): organic (certified since 2001) and biodynamic farming, manual work as much as possible, no additives (neither yeast, nor chaptalization, nor fining) other than sulphur in minimal quantities. A single priority: to obtain the best climatic and geological expression of each of the 7 parcels of the estate (4 "villages" and 3 grands crus). Their Rieslings, with great ageing potential, are absolutely exemplary.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Clos Sand, with granite soil, pure, energetic and crystalline.

The Barmès children, Maxime and Sophie, have taken up with application and conviction the work initiated by their father (who died accidentally in 2011): organic (certified since 2001) and biodynamic farming, manual work as much as possible, no additives (neither yeast, nor chaptalization, nor fining) other than sulphur in minimal quantities. A single priority: to obtain the best climatic and geological expression of each of the 7 parcels of the estate (4 "villages" and 3 grands crus). Their Rieslings, with great ageing potential, are absolutely exemplary.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Hengst, the most powerful and full-bodied, certainly for long ageing, deep marly-limestone soil.

The Barmès children, Maxime and Sophie, have taken up with application and conviction the work initiated by their father (who died accidentally in 2011): organic (certified since 2001) and biodynamic farming, manual work as much as possible, no additives (neither yeast, nor chaptalization, nor fining) other than sulphur in minimal quantities. A single priority: to obtain the best climatic and geological expression of each of the 7 parcels of the estate (4 "villages" and 3 grands crus). Their Rieslings, with great ageing potential, are absolutely exemplary.

Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Steingrubler, great finesse and length, clay-limestone soil on granite ridge. 

The Barmès children, Maxime and Sophie, have continued the work begun by their father (who died accidentally in 2011) with dedication and conviction: organic (certified since 2001) and biodynamic viticulture, manual work wherever possible, no additives (no yeasting, no chaptalisation, no fining) other than sulphur in minimal quantities. A single priority: to obtain the best climatic and geological expression from each of the estate's 7 parcels (4 'villages' and 3 'grands crus'). Their Rieslings, with their great ageing potential, are absolutely exemplary. Rated three stars in the Revue du Vin de France's guide.

Although the aromatic exuberance of Gewurztraminer is often used to produce sweet wines, this is a "tender" wine, vinified with an emphasis on tension, and sparing residual sugars.

The Barmès children, Maxime and Sophie, have taken up with application and conviction the work initiated by their father (who died accidentally in 2011): organic (certified since 2001) and biodynamic farming, manual work as much as possible, no additives (neither yeast, nor chaptalization, nor fining) other than sulphur in minimal quantities. A single priority: to obtain the best climatic and geological expression of each of the 7 parcels of the estate (4 "villages" and 3 grands crus). Their Rieslings, with great ageing potential, are absolutely exemplary.

Coteaux Calcaires is a reflection of its terroir, a crisp, very red-fruit pinot noir, underpinned by fine acidity and a saline finish. It easily compares with many Burgundy pinots, Volnay version.

An estate that is as traditional (in the Pignier family since 1794) as it is avant-garde (cultivated biodynamically since 1998). Its vineyard (14 hectares in the commune of Montaigu) extends over clay-marl-limestone soils, planted with red grape varieties (mainly Trousseau and Poulsard) on south-facing slopes, and white varieties (Chardonnay and Gamay Blanc) on north/north-east facing slopes. The entire range expresses the qualities of purity, spontaneity and authenticity that make Jura wines so successful today. Awarded two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The Gamay blanc, an old strain of Chardonnay, is matured for 18 months in barrels, with regular topping up for more fruit and freshness.

An estate that is as traditional (in the Pignier family since 1794) as it is avant-garde (cultivated biodynamically since 1998). Its vineyard (14 hectares in the commune of Montaigu) extends over clay-marl-limestone soils, planted with red grape varieties (mainly Trousseau and Poulsard) on south-facing slopes, and white varieties (Chardonnay and Gamay Blanc) on north/north-east facing slopes. The entire range expresses the qualities of purity, spontaneity and authenticity that make Jura wines so successful today. Awarded two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

This Sauvageon, a pure Savagnin, is fermented and matured in ovoid concrete vats, with regular topping up for more fruit and freshness.

An estate that is as traditional (in the Pignier family since 1794) as it is avant-garde (cultivated biodynamically since 1998). Its vineyard (14 hectares in the commune of Montaigu) extends over clay-marl-limestone soils, planted with red grape varieties (mainly Trousseau and Poulsard) on south-facing slopes, and white varieties (Chardonnay and Gamay Blanc) on north/north-east facing slopes. The entire range expresses the qualities of purity, spontaneity and authenticity that make Jura wines so successful today. Awarded two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

The Savagnin sous voile is matured in barrels for 60 months, without topping up, to develop the nutty, rancio aromas typical of Jura yellow wines.

An estate that is as traditional (in the Pignier family since 1794) as it is avant-garde (cultivated biodynamically since 1998). Its vineyard (14 hectares in the commune of Montaigu) extends over clay-marl-limestone soils, planted with red grape varieties (mainly Trousseau and Poulsard) on south-facing slopes, and white varieties (Chardonnay and Gamay Blanc) on north/north-east facing slopes. The entire range expresses the qualities of purity, spontaneity and authenticity that make Jura wines so successful today. Awarded two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Vin Jaune, a great Jura classic, is presented here in a powerful and expressive version, with aromas of citrus, nuts, rancio and characteristic bitter notes that call for poularde with morel mushrooms and Comté cheese.

An estate that is as traditional (in the Pignier family since 1794) as it is avant-garde (cultivated biodynamically since 1998). Its vineyard (14 hectares in the commune of Montaigu) extends over clay-marl-limestone soils, planted with red grape varieties (mainly Trousseau and Poulsard) on south-facing slopes, and white varieties (Chardonnay and Gamay Blanc) on north/north-east facing slopes. The entire range expresses the qualities of purity, spontaneity and authenticity that make Jura wines so successful today. Awarded two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Les Gauthières is the estate's great red cuvée (focusing on black cherry in 2022), selected from a plot planted as in the past with trousseau à la dame, trousseau noir, enfariné and savagnin jaune, matured for 12 months in barrels.

An estate that is as traditional (in the Pignier family since 1794) as it is avant-garde (cultivated biodynamically since 1998). Its vineyard (14 hectares in the commune of Montaigu) extends over clay-marl-limestone soils, planted with red grape varieties (mainly Trousseau and Poulsard) on south-facing slopes, and white varieties (Chardonnay and Gamay Blanc) on north/north-east facing slopes. The entire range expresses the qualities of purity, spontaneity and authenticity that make Jura wines so successful today. Awarded two stars in the Revue du Vin de France guide.

Les Gauthières is the estate's great red cuvée (focusing on black cherry in 2022), selected from a plot planted as in the past with trousseau à la dame, trousseau noir, enfariné and savagnin jaune, matured for 12 months in barrels.

Monbazillac is to the Dordogne Valley what Sauternes is to the Garonne Valley: the most favourable place for botrytis to develop, and therefore for the production of great sweet white wines. Domaine de Pécoula, a 32-hectare estate on a hillside, produces a cuvée Millénaire, matured exclusively in vats and with an alcohol content kept to 12.5°, the better to reveal complexity and aromatic finesse on the nose and palate.

Monbazillac is to the Dordogne Valley what Sauternes is to the Garonne Valley: the most favourable place for botrytis to develop, and therefore for the production of great sweet white wines. Domaine de Pécoula, a 32-hectare estate on a hillside, produces a cuvée Millénaire, matured exclusively in vats and with an alcohol content kept to 12.5°, the better to reveal complexity and aromatic finesse on the nose and palate.

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 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 Revue du Vin de France guide.

La Marguerite is the prestigious cuvée of the Domaine, coming from a 2.5 hectare plot on the famous siderolithic terroir (clay-limestone mixed with reddish iron deposits). A wine of great potential where minerality vies with intensity. Splendid!

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 Revue du Vin de France guide.

La Marguerite is the prestigious cuvée of the Domaine, coming from a 2.5 hectare plot on the famous siderolithic terroir (clay-limestone mixed with reddish iron deposits). A wine of great potential where minerality vies with intensity. Splendid!

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 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.

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 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.

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.

Rated one star in the Revue du Vin de France guide (from 2026 onwards).

"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. Rated 92/100 in 2020 and 93/100 in 2021 by the 2023 guide of the Revue du Vin de France.

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.

Rated one star in the Revue du Vin de France guide (from 2026 onwards).

"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.

Rated one star in the Revue du Vin de France guide (from 2026 onwards).

"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.

Rated one star in the Revue du Vin de France guide (from 2026 onwards).

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.

This is one of the most original estates in the Languedoc: for its altitude (350 m), on the southern edge of the Larzac plateau, and for its vineyards (2 ha of white and 18 ha of red) made up of old vines on around fifty terraces (like in the Douro) surrounded by stone walls and clapas (= piles of stones). Julien and Delphine Zernott, a passionate and determined couple, are at the helm of the estate, working hard to make the most of the cool, windy micro-climate of the Combe de l'Escalette to produce wines where freshness and sapidity are paramount.

A blend of white carignan, white grenache and terret bourret. Far from the southern cliché, Les Clapas stands out for its freshness and saline notes.

Domaine rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France annual guide.

This is one of the most original estates in the Languedoc: by its altitude (350 m), on the southern edge of the Larzac plateau, and by its vineyard (2 ha in white and 18 ha in red) made up of old vines on fifty or so terraces (like in the Douro) surrounded by stone walls and clapas (= piles of stones). Julien and Delphine Zernott, a passionate and determined couple, are at the head of the estate. They are committed to exploiting their cool and windy micro-climate of the Combe de l'Escalette to produce organic wines where freshness and sapidity prevail.

Their range starts with Les Petits Pas, 40% grenache - 40% syrah - 20% carignan, a wine of pleasure, floral (supported by notes of cranberry and cranberry), on a velvety texture.

Domaine rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France annual guide.

This is one of the most original estates in the Languedoc: by its altitude (350 m), on the southern edge of the Larzac plateau, and by its vineyard (2 ha in white and 18 ha in red) made up of old vines on fifty or so terraces (like in the Douro) surrounded by stone walls and clapas (= piles of stones). Julien and Delphine Zernott, a passionate and determined couple, are at the head of the estate. They are committed to exploiting their cool and windy micro-climate of the Combe de l'Escalette to produce organic wines where freshness and sapidity prevail.

Le Pas de D. is the choice of Delphine Zernott, wishing to elaborate a wine with finesse, fresh and delicate. A blend of 50% carignan - 30% grenache - 20% cinsault, Le Pas de D. needs time and aeration to express itself at its best.

Domaine rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France annual guide.

This is one of the most original estates in the Languedoc: by its altitude (350 m), on the southern edge of the Larzac plateau, and by its vineyard (2 ha in white and 18 ha in red) made up of old vines on fifty or so terraces (like in the Douro) surrounded by stone walls and clapas (= piles of stones). Julien and Delphine Zernott, a passionate and determined couple, are at the head of the estate. They are committed to exploiting their cool and windy micro-climate of the Combe de l'Escalette to produce organic wines where freshness and sapidity prevail.

Le Grand Pas is their great wine, 70% grenache - 20% cinsault - 10% carignan, an aesthete wine with a complex and refined nose (floral, sweet spices, precious woods), slender and tense despite a beautiful richness of background. No other great Languedoc wine displays such a combination of freshness/precision/velvety.

Domaine rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France annual guide.

This is one of the most original estates in the Languedoc: for its altitude (350 m), on the southern edge of the Larzac plateau, and for its vineyards (2 ha of white and 18 ha of red) made up of old vines on around fifty terraces (like in the Douro) surrounded by stone walls and clapas (= piles of stones). Julien and Delphine Zernott, a passionate and determined couple, are at the helm of the estate, working hard to make the most of the cool, windy micro-climate of the Combe de l'Escalette to produce wines where freshness and sapidity are paramount.

Les Frieys, made from a parcel of old Carignan, Mourvèdre and Grenache vines planted on terraces, is the estate's top cuvée. A dense, elegant wine of remarkable complexity, rated 96/100 by the Revue du Vin de France.

Domaine rated two stars in the Revue du Vin de France annual guide.