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Q&A WITH TIM ATKIN MW The chairman of the judges talks us through this year’s selection

JUDGING The process for choosing the cream of this year’s crop PRODUCERS The estates responsible for producing the Top 100 WINE LIST The Top 100 wines and all you need to know MAP A guide to Occitanie region: Languedoc, Roussillon, Rhône and Sud-Ouest WINE LIST The Top 100 continued

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A LANDMARK COMPETITION Chairman of the judges Tim Atkin MW talks us through the quality and value on offer in this year’s Top 100

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he Top 100 Awards highlight the best wines from the south of France and what to look for, for both the trade and consumers. Tim Atkin MW, chairman of the judges, rounds up why the annual competition continues to be an exciting landmark in the year of wine competitions.

Why is Occitanie now such a successful wine region and so popular to visit?

Anyone who has ever been there will know that it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world. There are a number of large towns and cities in the region, but it’s the countryside that is truly breathtaking: wild, rugged and dramatic, often with those classic wild herb (“garrigue”) notes that turn up in the wines. The success of the region is down to two things: the amazing array of wine styles that it produces and the shift in quality that has occurred over the last 20 years. It’s really coming to fruition now.

Where does one start when it comes to appreciating the wines of LanguedocRoussillon and Sud-Ouest?

In two places: the appellations and the varieties, which are sometimes blended, but also sold (and labelled) with grape names, particularly for IGP wines. Get to know the region by breaking it down into its constituent parts.

In the general context of French wines, what is noteworthy about the region’s winemaking and developments?

There’s a freedom and an absence of paying homage to tradition that I really like. That doesn’t mean there’s not history here – Crémant de Limoux and Cahors, for example, are very old wine styles – but I love the energy of the Sud de France.

What were you as judges looking for when selecting this year’s line-up of Top 100 wines?

We just want to select the best wines. We don’t have any set quotas for certain wine styles. But we always seem to select an appealingly and appropriately diverse line-up.

How does the Top 100 benefit the UK wine trade?

It gives it a shortcut to some of the most exciting French wines. The judges do the hard work, although it’s a pleasure to taste these wines.

What about consumers? What does the Top 100 mean and how can they get to enjoy some of the wines?

The same thing is true. We’re telling the people about the wines we like most. Many of the judges know the region very well, so we’re happy to highlight what we regard as the best wines. The competition has built a good reputation after all these years and many of the wines are stocked in the UK. So look out for the Top 100 stickers!

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Chairman of the judges Tim Atkin MW

It’s always a pleasure to judge a set of wines from such a diverse region.

Occitanie makes as many different styles as some entire countries. I was particularly impressed by the red blends this year, but Syrah and Chardonnay also stood out for me. And, as ever, I was impressed by the value for money on offer.

Tim Atkin MW, broadcaster, writer and chairman of the judges

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How it works ■ 634 wines judged ■ 17 judges – six panels of three judges, plus chairman Tim Atkin MW

Harpers joined the judging teams at the Languedoc-Roussillon/Sud-Ouest Sud de France Top 100 to discover first hand what the competition is all about

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he annual Languedoc-Roussillon/ Sud-Ouest Sud de France Top 100 tasting, chaired by Master of Wine Tim Atkin, is popular with tasters precisely because of the exciting array of wine styles being shown from across this broad and very geographically diverse region.

Taking place in the sun-slaked studios of The Worx in south west London, the day began with an expectant hush as the judges gathered and were assigned to a table and tasting team.

Tasting sheets at the ready, pens poised, palates primed, the flights of wines then began to emerge, placed in neat rows on the tables, with no more information offered than the broader region of origin of the wines.

It’s here that the years of experience and knowledge, the expertise and analytical skills of the best tasters kicks in.

As with past events, some of the best in the business were on hand to judge this year’s Top 100.

They included consultant Peter McCombie MW, wine writer and southern French expert Rosemary George MW, specialist importer Nik Darlington of Red Squirrel Wine, critic Anthony Rose, blogger Jamie Goode, Fuller’s wine buyer Neil Bruce, Bibendum buying director Andrew Shaw and Waitrose buyer Daphne Teremetz, along with several other trade luminaries and communicators.

First up was a crisp, palate-freshening line-up of fashionable Picpoul – a good start to the day. The pace then picked up, with IGP Chardonnay, other IGP whites, IGP Grenache-based rosé, IGP reds, AOC white Languedoc, AOC red Rhône, AOC red Pic Saint Loup, AOC red Minervois and AOC red Saint-Chinian all in a morning’s work.

What also makes this an enjoyable challenge is that some two-thirds of the wines don’t currently have a UK importer. The Top 100 is designed to shine a light on what the region has to offer and it certainly achieves this aim.

Thus, for both buyers and journalists in the room, there was a real sense of discovery – which added an element of intrigue to proceedings when a real gem was unearthed but tasters had to wait until the end of the day to find out what it was that had knocked them out (in a good way).

There was also no conferring among the judges, until the end of a flight, when scores and notes were already written, unless a bottle was deemed faulty and a second sample was called into play.

However, as the Top 100 competition works by elevating the very best from several hundred wines entered, the judges did then get busy comparing scores and discussing – if there are any wines hanging in the balance – which samples should be put forward as being worthy of making the final cut.

My team was led by the highly experienced taster and judge Charles Metcalfe, who gave equal

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■ Wines organised by appellation, or grape variety if IGP ■ Each panel tastes around 100 wines in the morning

“As always, the diversity from this region is dazzling, but the consistently good quality across the board was impressive.

There were very few bad wines. SaintChinian impressed me particularly, as did the southern grape variety white blends. Grenache Blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne seem to be the ingredients for particularly exciting wines. With the reds, our panel found that when it comes to oak, less is more. The fruit and structure from this part of France is so good that, on the whole, oak is more of a dead weight than quality enhancement.”

Tamlyn Currin, wine writer, JancisRobinson.com

■ The wines are put in three categories – “yes”, “no” or “maybe” ■ “Yes” wines are tasted again in the afternoon, by a different panel ■ “No” wines are rejected ■ “Maybe” wines are tasted again by Tim Atkin MW who has the final call ■ Each judge is asked to assign their favourite wine as Coup de Cœur ■ A trophy is given for the Best White, Best Red and Best Rosé weighting to all comments and arguments as to whether a wine was worthy or not and should go through. If we couldn’t agree, or a wine was just teetering on the edge of “in” or “out”, then that sample ended up on the chairman’s table with any other similar styles from other tables’ flights, to be reassessed against the quality of those that had definitely made the grade.

As said, it was hard if enjoyable work, so a welcome bite of lunch and a chance to catch up on trade gossip allowed the palate to recover from the onslaught of the morning. Chips were all too tempting after tasting through so many wines, soothing the tastebuds with addictive ease.

Then it’s back to work again, with another 10 flights, covering various Languedoc and other

southern French styles, and well-known AOCs including Corbières, Faugères and the very good whites from Limoux, plus another fresh flight of rosés.

The overall quality, as the judges agreed, was high, with the tasting also re-impressing on all the incredible diversity available from the Mediterranean-influenced southern regions under scrutiny.

Our Top 100 appear on the following pages and – we hope you’ll agree if you know or taste any of these wines – it’s a cracking selection, covering pretty much all bases, from enjoyable, easy-drinking whites, reds and rosés, to complex and quite sublime food-friendly styles that can sit with the best in the world.

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There is always a lot to discover when judging the Top 100.

I like the generosity of Roussillon reds and the freshness of the south west, both in reds and whites and I love the diversity of the Languedoc. While varietal labelled IGP wines are an easy way to start, there is so much more to discover in the appellationlabelled wines, which are usually blends.

I love the Rhônestyled whites, which can be fragrant and richly textured, and the characterful red wines with spice and personality.

Best advice? Trust the Top 100 sticker on the label and try something new.”

Peter McCombie MW, restaurant wine consultant and writer

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TOP PRODUCERS

Please note that there is no ranking within the Top 100. The listing here is the tasting order at the London Wine Fair ESTATE Alexander Krossa (Les Vins) Alma Cersius Amiel (Mas) Aster (Domaine de l’) Auriol (Les Domaines) Bas d’Aumelas (Château) Bastide aux Oliviers (La) Belle Mare (Domaine de) Belmont (Domaine) Bergerie du Capucin Bouis (Château le) Bugadelles (Château les) Cabezac (Château) Canet (Château) Castelbarry Castelnau (Domaine de) Cazes Cebène (Domaine de) Cellier des Chartreux Cesseras (Château) Ciry Cattaneo (Domaine) Combe Saint-Paul (La) Croix Chaptal (Domaine la) Dom Brial Estanilles (Château des) Foncalieu (Les Vignobles) Frontignan Muscat Sca Gabinèle (Mas) Garrabou (Domaine) Gayrel (Les Vignobles) Gayssou (Domaine de) Gérard Bertrand Grand Crès (Domaine du) Grandes Costes (Domaine les)

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2, 26, 41, 90, 95 94 84 59 66 7 58 40 20 50 78 9, 35, 42 76 11 54, 91 44, 88, 97 100 64 21 77 98 74 3 16 63 25, 81 31 62 14 19 87 33, 89 12 51, 52

Grange (Domaine la) Gravette (Cave Cooperative la) Haut-Blanville (Château) Herbe Sainte (Domaine de l’) Janeil (Mas) Jeanjean Maison du Sud Jeanjean (Vignobles) Jeff Carrel Joseph Castan Fine Wines Lasta (Mas) Laurent Miquel Lorgeril (Vignobles) Louvière (Domaine la) Malavieille-Mas de Bertrand (Domaine de) Montagnac (Les Vignobles) Montrose (Domaine) Moulin de Gassac Ormarine (Cave de l’) Palais (Château les) Paul Mas Pazac (Les Grands Vins de) Pech Menel (Domaine de) Prieure des Mourgues (Château du) Puech Haut (Château) Richemer (Les Caves) Robert Vic Preignes (Les Domaines) Rochelierre (Domaine de la) Roquebrun (Cave de) Rotier (Domaine) Seren (Mas) Soleilla (Mas du) Terride (Château de) Valériane (Domaine de la)

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Les Vignobles Montagnac, “M” AOC Picpoul de Pinet 2017

Piquepoul Blanc Unoaked 12.5% ABV

Domaine MorinLangaran Etiquette Noire AOC Picpoul de Pinet 2017

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La Croix Chaptal Clairette Blanche

Domaine de la Valériane

Clairette Partially oaked 13% ABV

Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc Unoaked 14% ABV

AOC Clairette du Languedoc 2016

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AOC Côtes du Rhône 2017

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Les Vignobles Montagnac Jean Louis Reffle jl.reffle@lesvignobles montagnac.com

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Les Vins Alexander Krossa Alexander Krossa contact@alexander krossa.com

Domaine La Croix Chaptal Sidonie Séron lacroixchaptal@ wanadoo.fr

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Domaine de la Valériane Valérie Collomb valeriane.mc@orange.fr

What is an IGP? IGP, Indication Géographique Protégée or Protected Geographical Indication in English, is a sign of quality that indicates the origin/provenance of the wine while allowing more freedom than the AOP system to the winemakers, who can create original blends with both international or local grapes varieties.

What is an AOC? AOC is the top tier of the quality system in Europe and means the wines are produced following a well-established technique within the same geographical area, which gives the product its characteristics.

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AOC La Clape

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Château Puech-Haut Tête de Bélier AOC Languedoc 2016

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Château Puech Haut Marie-Nathalie Carmona m.carmona@ puech-haut.com TASTING ORDER: 6

Château Bas d’Aumelas Egérie

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Château Bas d’Aumelas Morgane Chanteloup contact@chateau basaumelas.fr

Paul Mas Réserve

AOC Languedoc 2017

Château les Bugadelles Bergerie AOC Languedoc 2016

Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Vermentino Oaked 13% ABV

Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier Unoaked | Organic 14% ABV

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Château les Bugadelles Christine Cornil christine.cornil@ maisonalbert.fr TASTING ORDER: 9

Mas du Soleilla Réserve

Château Canet

AOC La Clape 2014

AOC Minervois 2017

Bourboulenc, Roussanne Oaked | Organic 14% ABV

Bourboulenc, Roussanne Unoaked 13% ABV

Roussanne, Vermentino Partially oaked 13.5% ABV

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Domaine du Grand Crès Crescendo AOC Corbières 2016

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AOC Limoux 2016 Chardonnay Partially oaked 14% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Les Domaines Robert Vic Preignes Julie Bordeau juliebordeau@ preignes.com

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Mas du Soleilla Boris Shimamungu boris@mas-dusoleilla.com

Château Canet Sophie Caminade sophie@ chateaucanet.com

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Château Puech-Haut Tête de Bélier: ”Smoky, struck match. Rich, round and roasted hazelnuts. Drama. Tasty.” ❤ Coup de Cœur – Anthony Rose, writer

Preignes Le Vieux Le Long Chemin

Château Bas d’Aumelas Egérie: ”Creamy seductive nose, well perfumed. All generous harmony. Yuzu lemon and grapefruit peel. Waxy.” ❤ Coup de Cœur – Tamlyn Currin, writer

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La Clape is situated near Narbonne and is a breathtaking spot windswept and covered with pine groves and vineyards.

This “boutique” AOC with only 25 growers and three co-operatives produces both red and white wine.

However it is well known for its white wines thanks to the grape Bourboulenc that gives wines great character and personality. The reds are dominated by Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah.

Anne de Joyeuse Seigneurie de Balbiac: ”Immediately appealing, opulent nose, leading into a limey, citrus creamy palate. Fresh, peachy fruit and leesy length.

Beguiling and complex style. An alternative to Burgundy.” ❤ Coup de Cœur – Andrew Catchpole, editor, Harpers Wine & Spirit

Domaine Garrabou Fontvieille

Anne de Joyeuse Seigneurie de Balbiac

Château les Pins

Chardonnay Oaked 13% ABV

Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Mauzac 13.5% ABV

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AOC Limoux 2016 Château Les Pins: ”This is dense, bold and grippy with good acidity, some toffee apple, peach and apricot, as well as fresh lemon and pear fruit.” ❤ Coup de Cœur – Francis Flavin, head of wholesale, Davy’s Wine Merchants

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AOC Limoux 2016

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AOC Côtes du Roussillon 2014

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Château Lauriga Soleil Blanc

Mas Janeil Traou de l’Ouille

Vigné-Lourac Sauvignon Prestige

Domaine Belmont Dolmen

Grenache Blanc, Maccabeu Oaked 14.5% ABV

Maccabeu, Grenache Gris Oaked 14.5% ABV

Sauvignon Blanc 12% ABV

Chardonnay Oaked 13% ABV

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AOC Côtes du Roussillon 2017

Jeanjean Maison du Sud Laurent Callamani laurent.callamani@ maison-du-sud.fr

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Paul Mas Virginie Dorado vdorado@paulmas. com

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AOC Côtes du Roussillon 2016

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IGP Côtes du Tarn 2017

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IGP Côtes du Lot 2015

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Laurent Miquel Solas Chardonnay

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Château Lauriga Soleil Blanc: ”This is beautiful: supple and fine with textured spice and pear notes, and a lovely seamless mouthfeel. Such a textural, balanced wine.” ❤ Coup de Cœur – Peter Mitchell MW, wine director, Jeroboams Group; Jamie Goode, writer

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The Vintner Price range: £8-£9.99 Laurent Miquel Sarah Perez sarah@laurentmiquel.com

Laurent Miquel Solas Albariño

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Paul Mas Estate Marsanne

IGP Pays d’Oc 2017

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Les Vignobles Foncalieu Le Versant Viognier

IGP Pays d’Oc 2017

Alvarinho Unoaked 12% ABV

Marsanne Unoaked 13.5% ABV

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Laurent Miquel Vérité

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Domaine HautBlanville Jardins d’Albisson

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Frontignan Muscat Terres Blanches Muscat Sec

Chardonnay, Marsanne, Roussanne Oaked 13% ABV

Muscat à Petits Grains, Colombard, Vermentino Unoaked 12.5% ABV

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Mas Neuf Sage & Sauvage

Vignobles Jeanjean Callamani Laurent laurent.callamani@ maison-du-sud.fr TASTING ORDER: 30

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Cave de l’Ormarine Préambule AOC Languedoc 2017

Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses

AOC Languedoc 2017

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La Gravette Tourtourel

AOC Pic Saint Loup 2017

Château les Bugadelles Réserve

AOC Languedoc 2017

Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre Unoaked 12.5% ABV

Grenache Noir, Cinsault, Syrah Unoaked 12.5% ABV

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Cinsault Unoaked 13% ABV

Grenache Noir Unoaked | Organic 13.5% ABV

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La Gravette Tourtourel: ”Strawberry, spice notes, mid weight long finish.” ❤ Coup de Cœur – Ana Sapungiu MW, head wine buyer, Oddbins

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Château les Bugadelles Christine Cornil christine.cornil@ maisonalbert.fr TASTING ORDER: 35

Henri de Richemer Marselan IGP Côtes de Thau 2017 Marselan Unoaked 12.50% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Domaine Montrose IGP Côtes de Thongue 2017

Grenache Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah Unoaked 12% ABV

Domaine Montrose 1701 IGP Côtes de Thongue 2017

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Justerini & Brooks Price range: £8-£9.99 Domaine Montrose Laura Ferté laura@domainemontrose.com

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Grenache Noir, Carignan Noir, Muscat à Petits Grains Unoaked | Organic 12.5% ABV

Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache Noir Unoaked 12.5% ABV

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Cinsault 13% ABV

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Vignobles Jeanjean Callamani Laurent laurent.callamani@ maison-du-sud.fr TASTING ORDER: 39

Domaine les Yeuses O d’Yeuses: ”Strawberry with a touch of herbs very drinkable with a base note of white almonds.” ❤ Coup de Cœur – Frances Bentley, drinks buyer, JW Lees

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IGP Pays d’Oc 2017

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Les Vins Alexander Krossa Alexander Krossa contact@alexander krossa.com

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The Vineyards of Occitanie: Languedoc, Roussillon, Rhône and Sud-Ouest

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OCCITANIE: A REGION OF CONTRASTS Offering a perfect climate with an abundance of grapes and styles, this is one of the world’s most exciting wine-producing areas

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he region runs from the Spanish border to the edge of the Rhône valley, stretching 150km inland from the Mediterranean coast. It covers a huge range of soils and terrain, from grassy plains to windy peaks, dense forests to swaying palms. Though never less than warm, the climate varies – all the way from beach sizzle to mountainside fresh. No wonder the wines are so diverse A wine region more dynamic than ever Winemaking dates back over 2,000 years, but it’s more dynamic now than ever, forever experimenting and innovating with different grape varieties, though the more established appellations – such as AOC Pic Saint Loup, AOC Fitou, AOC Corbières and AOC Saint-Chinian – concentrate on blending.

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You name it, they make it The most common red grapes are Syrah, Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre; in white expect Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Piquepoul, Viognier and Chardonnay, among many others.

The abundant southern sunshine and warmth make for flavoursome wines, but not at the expense of balance and finesse. From red to white, dry to sweet, still to sparkling – you name it, they make it.

Food and wine matching The extraordinary diversity of wine offers plenty of room to experiment with food and wine matching, from classic pairings such as Minervois with roast lamb, to the more experimental – try a dry Muscat with fresh asparagus.

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Château les Bugadelles Bergerie

AOC Languedoc 2016

Paul Mas Réserve

AOC Languedoc 2017

Grenache Noir, Syrah Unoaked | Organic 13% ABV

Grenache Noir, Carignan Noir, Syrah Oaked 13.5% ABV

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Château les Bugadelles Christine Cornil christine.cornil@ maisonalbert.fr TASTING ORDER: 42

Paul Mas Virginie Dorado vdorado@paulmas. com

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Château la Guirlande AOC Languedoc 2016

Mourvèdre, Carignan Noir, Grenache Noir Oaked 14.5% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Domaine de Castelnau Christophe Muret castelnau@terre-net.fr TASTING ORDER: 44

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Château Saint Jean d’Aumières L’Affranchi AOC Languedoc 2016

AOC Languedoc 2016

Cave de Pazac Fontaine Miraculeuse AOC Costières de Nîmes 2017

Grenache Noir, Syrah, Carignan Noir 14% ABV

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre Oaked 15% ABV

Carignan Noir, Syrah Unoaked 15% ABV

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Les Grands Vins de Pazac Jean Louis Boyer vcavedepazac30@ gmail.com

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Château Saint-Louis La Perdrix La Dernière Croisade AOC Costières de Nîmes 2017

Château HautBlanville Murmures

AOC Languedoc Grés de Montpellier 2012

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Carignan Noir Oaked 14% ABV

Syrah Oaked 14.5% ABV

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Bergerie du Capucin Dame Jeanne

AOC Languedoc Pic Saint Loup 2016

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Domaine Les Grandes Costes La Ruche

AOC Languedoc Pic Saint Loup 2016

Syrah, Grenache Blanc, Mourvèdre Uoaked 14% ABV

Syrah, Grenache Noir Unoaked 14% ABV

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Bergerie du Capucin Guilhem Viau contact@bergerie ducapucin.fr TASTING ORDER: 50

Laithwaite’s Wine Price range: £15-£19.99 CONTACT:

Domaines les Grandes Costes Jean Christophe Granier contact@ grandes-costes.com TASTING ORDER: 51

Domaine Les Grandes Costes AOC Pic Saint Loup 2014

La Gravette Vignes Hautes

AOC Pic Saint Loup 2017

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Castelbarry Les Murets

AOC Montpeyroux 2016

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Cinsault Oaked 14.5% ABV

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre Oaked 13.5% ABV

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Domaines Les Grandes Costes Jean Christophe Granier contact@grandes -costes.com TASTING ORDER: 52

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Cave Cooperative la Gravette Manon Veillet manon@lagravette.fr TASTING ORDER: 53

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Castelbarry Emilie Lauvergeon adv@castelbarry.com TASTING ORDER: 54

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Mas de Bertrand

AOC Languedoc Saint Saturnin 2015 Carignan Noir, Grenache Noir, Syrah Oaked | Demeter 14% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Domaine du Causse d’Arboras La Sentinelle AOC Terrasses du Larzac 2016 Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre 13.5% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Mas Lasta

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La Bastide aux Oliviers Pierre et Bastien

Domaine de l’Aster en Montant la Calade

Domaine la Grange Castalides Edition

Domaine de Fenouillet Masoschistes

Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan Noir Oaked 13.5% ABV

Grenache Noir, Syrah, Mourvèdre Unoaked 15% ABV

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AOC Terrasses du Larzac 2016

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AOC Languedoc Pézenas 2016

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AOC Languedoc Pézenas 2016

Domaine la Grange Sandrina Hugeux shugeux@ domaine-lagrange.com

La Bastide aux Oliviers Pierre et Bastien: ”So intense, concentrated, dark red fruit and spice, yet silky and elegant, no shortage of tannic structure underpinning a really serious wine.” ❤ Coup de Cœur – Francois Dupont, buyer, Stone, Vine & Sun

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AOC Faugères 2016

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AOC Saint-Chinian

Mas Gabinèle

AOC Faugères 2016 Grenache Noir, Syrah, Carignan Noir Partially oaked 14% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Château des Estanilles Raison d’Être

AOC Faugères 2015 Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre Oaked | Organic 14.5% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Domaine de Cebène Felgaria

AOC Faugères 2015 Mourvèdre, Syrah Oaked | Organic 14% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Cave de Roquebrun Terrasses de Mayline AOC Saint-Chinian 2017

AOC Saint-Chinian 2016

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Carignan Noir Unoaked 13% ABV

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Carignan Noir 13% ABV

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Les Domaines Auriol Vignes Royales: ”Glorious nose. Delicious, bright and layered. So fresh and dances on the palate. Hint of garrigue, ripe cherries. So complete!” ❤ Coup de Cœur – Peter McCombie MW, wine consultant and writer

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Les Domaines Auriol Vignes Royales

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Cave de Roquebrun Terrasses de la Roque AOC Saint-Chinian 2017

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Carignan Noir Unoaked 13% ABV

Château du Prieuré des Mourgues Grande Réserve

AOC Saint-Chinian 2015

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Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre Oaked 14.5% ABV

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Château du Prieure des Mourgues Jerome Roger prieure.des. mourgues@wanadoo.fr

Château Pech Ménel PM

Cave de Roquebrun Col d’Arribat

Carignan Noir, Syrah Unoaked 13.5% ABV

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre Unoaked 14% ABV

AOC Saint-Chinian 2010

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Cave de Roquebrun Christophe Armand logistique@ cave-roquebrun.fr

This little gem of a wine region lies in the foothills of the Cévennes mountain, north west of Béziers on schist and clay/ limestone soils.

It produces red, rosé and white wines. The reds and rosés are made from a blend of Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault and offer generous, dark fruits, spices and garrigue scent underpinned by a refreshing mineral edge. The whites use a unique blend of Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne and Vermentino that make them so distinctive and fragrant.

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AOC Minervoisla-Livinière

Cave de Roquebrun La Grange des Combes

Cave de Roquebrun Roches Noires

Cave de Roquebrun Golden Vines

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre Unoaked 14% ABV

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre Unoaked 14% ABV

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre Oaked 14% ABV

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AOC Saint-Chinian Roquebrun 2016

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AOC Saint-Chinian Roquebrun 2016

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Cave de Roquebrun Christophe Armand logistique@ cave-roquebrun.fr TASTING ORDER: 72

AOC Saint-Chinian Roquebrun 2016

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La Combe Saint-Paul L’insoupçonné

AOC La Clape 2015 Syrah, Mourvèdre Partially oaked 14.5% ABV STOCKISTS:

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La Combe Saint-Paul Paul Maury contact@lacombesaintpaul.com TASTING ORDER: 74

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Château de l’Herbe Sainte Ambroisie: ”Rich concentrated brambly youthful freshness garrigue herbs and long finish, delicious.” ❤ Coup de Cœur – Daphne Teremetz, wine buyer, Waitrose ; Rosemary George MW, writer

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Château de l’Herbe Sainte, Ambroisie

Château Cabezac Grande Cuvée Belvèze

Syrah, Carignan Noir, Mourvèdre Oaked 14.5% ABV

Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir Oaked 14.5% ABV

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AOC Minervois 2016

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AOC Minervois 2014

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Château Cesseras

Château le Bouis La Cigale

Les Hauts de Castelmaure

Syrah, Grenache Noir, Carignan Noir Oaked 14% ABV

Syrah, Grenache Noir Unoaked 13.5% ABV

Syrah, Carignan Noir, Grenache Noir 13.5% ABV

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AOC Minervoisla-Livinière 2016

Ocado Price range: £15-£19.99 CONTACT:

Château Cabezac Tara Lechartier tara@chateau cabezac.com

Domaine Coudoulet Château Cesseras Pierre André Ournac domainecoudoulet@ gmail.com

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AOC Corbières 2015

Looking for distribution Price range: £8-£9.99 Château Le Bouis Frédérique Olivie vins@Château lebouis.com TASTING ORDER: 78

AOC Corbières 2016

Looking for distribution Price range: £10-£12.99 Jeanjean Maison du Sud Laurent Callamani laurent.callamani@ maison-du-sud.fr TASTING ORDER: 79

Château Cesseras: ”Concentrated, deep-purple colour. Voluptuous dark fruits, with a hint of garrigue, supple, ripe tannins. Eminently drinkable! Good ageing potential.” ❤ Coup de Cœur – Matthew Cooper, wine buyer, Ellis of Richmond; Charles Metcalfe, broadcaster

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The cru appellation Minervois la Livinière is a small pocket of land producing only red wine in the heart of the Languedoc, with vineyards jostling for space amongst the craggy limestone and the sun-baked scents of the garrigue.

Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre are the main ingredients in the blend while Carignan, Cinsault among others play supporting roles.

The wines here are elegantly fragrant, but also ample and weighty.

Seeking importer

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AOC Fitou Fitou, located in the foothills of the Pyrenees, is the oldest appellation in the Languedoc and has two distinct terroirs: one by the coast, the other in the hilly hinterland around Tuchan.

Wines are made with Syrah and Grenache with a good slug of Carignan, which lends the wine a degree of earthiness and also adds to its individuality; many producers are also increasingly using Mourvèdre these days, which gives their Fitou a pleasing exotic edge.

Château les Palais 3 Sòrres AOC Corbières 2017 Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir 14% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Château Haut Gléon AOC Corbières 2015

Syrah, Grenache Noir Oaked 14% ABV STOCKISTS:

Inverarity Morton Price range: £15-£19.99 CONTACT:

Les Vignobles Foncalieu Audrey Arino bertelss@ foncalieu.com TASTING ORDER: 81

Mas Amiel Vers le Nord

Domaine la Louvière La Séductrice

Château de Terride les Gravettes

Domaine de Gayssou Tradition

Domaine de Castelnau Pinot Noir Les Muriers

Grenache Noir, Syrah 15.5% ABV

Grenache Noir, Syrah Unoaked 14.5% ABV

Pinot Noir Unoaked 13.5% ABV

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Syrah, Fer Servadou, Duras Unoaked 13.5% ABV

Fer Servadou, Syrah 12% ABV

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Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec Oaked | Organic 14% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Domaine de la Rochelierre Noblesse du Temps

Jeff Carrel Le Grenache dans la Peau

Mourvèdre, Carignan Noir, Grenache Noir Oaked 14.5% ABV

AOC Fitou 2016

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AOC Maury 2016

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Jeff Carrel le Grenache dans la Peau: ”Perfumed, pretty aroma, generous red fruit enveloped in masses of toasty spice, all nicely in balance with a fresh finish.” ❤ Coup de Cœur – Nik Darlington, director/owner, Red Squirrel Wine

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AOC Maury 2016

Mas Amiel Nicolas Raffy contact@lvod.fr TASTING ORDER: 84

AOC Malepère 2016

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Domaine la Louvière Jem Harris j.harris@domainela-louviere.com TASTING ORDER: 85

AOC Gaillac 2015

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Château de Terride Alix David info@chateau-deterride.com

AOC Gaillac 2015

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Domaine de Gayssou Nathalie Causse gayssou.broze@ gmail.com

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Domaine de Castelnau Christophe Muret castelnau@terre-net.fr

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Mas Amiel Vers le Nord: ”Fresh, savoury, with good red fruits and a hint of orange peel. Tannins are firm but in balance. There’s good fresh acidity and a hint of oak.” ❤ Coup de Cœur – Andrew Shaw, wine buying director, Conviviality

Château de Terride les Gravettes: ”Youthful, fresh red cherry bright fruited wine, light. Soft tannin and a touch of pepper.“ ❤ Coup de Cœur – Tim Atkin MW, broadcaster and writer

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Gérard Bertrand Domaine de l’Aigle Pinot Noir

IGP Haute Vallée de l’Aude 2016 Pinot Noir Oaked 13.5% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Domaine les Yeuses Ô d’Yeuses

IGP Pays d’Oc 2016 Marselan, Cabernet Franc 14% ABV STOCKISTS:

Morgan Edwards Price range: £13-£14.99 CONTACT:

Les Vins Alexander Krossa Alexander Krossa contact@alexander krossa.com TASTING ORDER: 90

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Castelbarry Grenache Rouge

IGP Saint Guilhem le Désert 2016 Grenache Noir Unoaked 13% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Maison Lorgeril L’Orangeraie

IGP Pays d’Oc 2017 Cabernet Franc Unoaked 13.5% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Vignobles Lorgeril Aurélie Giron directionmarketing@ lorgeril.com

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Moulin de Gassac Guilhem

IGP Pays d’Hérault 2017 Syrah, Grenache Noir, Carignan Noir Unoaked 12.5% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Moulin de Gassac Renaud Jeanne assistant-communicat ion@daumas-gassac. com TASTING ORDER: 93

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Alma Cersius

IGP Coteaux de Béziers 2016 Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Partially oaked 13.5% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Alma Cersius Ségolène Lion commercial@ almacersius.com TASTING ORDER: 94

Domaine les Yeuses Syrah les Epices

IGP Pays d’Oc 2016 Syrah 13.5% ABV STOCKISTS:

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Les Vins Alexander Krossa Alexander Krossa contact@alexander krossa.com TASTING ORDER: 95

Mas Seren Mintaka

IGP Cévennes 2016 Syrah, Grenache Noir Unoaked 13.5% ABV

Domaine de Castelnau L’Etendoir des Fées

IGP Pays d’Oc 2015

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Syrah Partially oaked 13.5% ABV

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Domaine de Castelnau Christophe Muret castelnau@terre-net.fr

Looking for distribution Price range: >£20 Mas Seren Emmanuelle Schoch mas.seren@orange.fr

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Domaine Ciry Cattaneo Sang Neuf IGP Pays d’Oc 2016 Malbec Unoaked | Organic 14.5% ABV STOCKISTS:

Barrel Thief Price range: £15-£19.99 CONTACT:

Domaine Ciry Cattaneo David Ciry cirydavid@yahoo.fr TASTING ORDER: 98

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THE JUDGES Tim Atkin MW

Rosemary George MW

BROADCASTER AND WRITER

WRITER

Frances Bentley

Jamie Goode

BUYER, JW LEES

WRITER

Neil Bruce

Peter McCombie MW

HEAD OF WINE, FULLER’S

CONSULTANT AND WRITER

Andrew Catchpole

Charles Metcalfe

EDITOR, HARPERS WINE & SPIRIT

WRITER

Matthew Cooper

Peter Mitchell MW

HEAD BUYER, ELLIS OF RICHMOND

WINE DIRECTOR, JEROBOAMS GROUP

Les Clos de Paulilles Rimage

Loin de l’Oeil Oaked | Organic 12% ABV

Grenache Noir 16% ABV

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Les Caves de Pyrene Price range: £13-£14.99

Tamlyn Currin

Anthony Rose

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WRITER, JANCISROBINSON.COM

WRITER

Nik Darlington

Ana Sapungiu MW

DIRECTOR/OWNER, RED SQUIRREL WINE

HEAD WINE BUYER, ODDBINS

Vine Trail, Waitrose Price range: £15-£19.99 CONTACT:

Domaine Rotier Alain Rotier rotier.marre@ domaine-rotier.com TASTING ORDER: 99

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AOC Banyuls 2015

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Cazes Alix Soubielle alix.soubielle@ cazes.com TASTING ORDER: 100

Francois Dupont

Andrew Shaw

BUYER, STONE, VINE & SUN

WINE BUYING DIRECTOR, CONVIVIALITY

Francis Flavin

Daphne Teremetz

HEAD OF WHOLESALE, DAVY’S WINE MERCHANTS

WINE BUYER, WAITROSE

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STOCKISTS Barrel Thief

barrelthief.co.uk

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Christopher Piper Wines

christopherpiperwines.co.uk

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Bijou Bottles

Domaine Rotier Renaissance

AOC Gaillac 2014

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Corney & Barrow Enotria & Coe

Fine+Rare Wines

bijoubottles.co.uk

corneyandbarrow.com enotriacoe.com frw.co.uk

Fuller’s

fullers.co.uk

Inverarity Morton

inveraritymorton.com

Genesis Wines

genesiswines.com

Justerini & Brooks

justerinis.com

Les Caves de Pyrene

lescaves.co.uk

Morgan Edwards

morganedwards.co.uk

Nethergate Wines

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Stone, Vine & Sun

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Vin Neuf

vinneuf.co.uk

26, 70

vinetrail.co.uk

64, 99

The Vintner

thevintner.com

Leon Stolarski Fine Wines

lsfinewines.co.uk

Waitrose

waitrose.com

Wine Cellar Club

winecellarclub.co.uk

Vine Trail

Waitrose Cellar

The Wine Society

waitrosecellar.com

thewinesociety.com

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