Best of the Languedoc?

[Dav3_Dyr0ff]

I stocked up by winning auction lots 1994 to 1999 for around 15,- / bt.

[John_Morris]

As for style - well it varies a lot, but the ones I have listed are normally quite elegant, less powerful than Rhone valley wines, reminiscent of Bandol I suppose. Like the latter, for me they are southern wines for a fan of Bordeaux. Sometimes, I prefer the lesser cuvées to the top of the range ones, which can be a bit overdone and overpriced.

Yes, it’s hard to generalize given the different grapes used. A wine dominated by carignane won’t resemble a syrah or cabernet, and grenache-heavy blends will have their own taste and style.

On the whole, I think the Southern Rhone is the closest region in terms of texture, and the variety of grapes used.

[Thomas_Keim]

This is an area where finding trusted importers will be a good strategy.

'Zackly. People Like Dan Kravitz, Bobby Katcher, Kermit Lynch have made a living on finding great bargains here -

[Zachary_Ross]

This is an area where finding trusted importers will be a good strategy.

'Zackly.

I resemble that remark.

[Arv_R]

This is an area where finding trusted importers will be a good strategy.

'Zackly. People Like Dan Kravitz, Bobby Katcher, Kermit Lynch have made a living on finding great bargains here

It’s easy to rage at whatever upcharges KLWM is imposing on certain rarities, but there’s still an ocean of non collectible sub $30 estates they bring in, where - for me - their stamp of approval is enough. I just picked up some Corbieres from them. I’m hoping its not as leathery as ones I remember from years ago…

[Marshall_Manning]

Totally agree on Gaussac, Barral, L’Aiguliere, and Peyre-Rose. I’d also recommend D’Auphilac, which should be readily available in the US as a Kermit import.

[Mike_Evans]

This thread reminds me that I owe a debt of gratitude to Bob Spector on Compuserve’s wine board for introducing me to L’Aiguelière and Peyre Rose. He was a passionate evangelist for the region and his enthusiasm was contagious.

[Marshall_Manning]

This thread reminds me that I owe a debt of gratitude to Bob Spector on Compuserve’s wine board for introducing me to L’Aiguelière and Peyre Rose. He was a passionate evangelist for the region and his enthusiasm was contagious.

Me too…he and Doug Powers were both fans of a lot of the Sud wines and encouraged me to try those as well as things like Gassac, Mas Champart, d’Aupilhac, etc.