Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac 2023, Domaine des Montcalmes

Tasted recently (end of Sept '26) and the definition of a no brainer, ie there was no way we weren't going to list this!

Set up in 1999 in the unique Languedoc sub-region of Terrasses du Larzac, by Frederic Pourtalie who trained at Graillot in Crozes Hermitage and both Grange des Peres & Mas Jullien (you may not know these estates but they are true royalty). Wines here have remarkable depth and a inqie seam of freshness sewn in. 

This is Syrah, Mourvedre and Grenache, all estate and organically grown. Wild yeast, aged for 2 years in old oak barrels, it is dark, stoney, ripe yet dry with a sprinkling of rosemary and huge depth of flavour. Outstanding.