La Sorga⁵

Montjoie

Herault Valley, France

8 year old bourboulenc from the clay and limestone soils of Adissan in the Herault Valley. Managed to tiny yields of 24hl/ha, the hand harvested fruit was destemmed before 44 days of maceration in clay. After pressing, the wine aged for 9 months in tank. A distinguished nose of preserved lemon, fresh ginger, and propolis. The palate shows big minerality and length, with malleable tannins persisting on the finish. 1800 bottles produced.

Fier Heretique

Montagnac, Languedoc, France

From iron-rich clay and limestone in Cessenon-sur-Orb. Niellucio (60%) was pressed, in which whole bunches and destemmed fruit from various Muscats, Chasselas, and Listan were submerged to macerate for 45 days, followed by 7 months further ageing. Electric nose with almond, fleshy peaches, grapefruit, and blood orange. Magnificent. Medium orange/rosé.

C'est les dindons qui font glouglou

Montagnac, Languedoc, France

Pinot Noir from 20-year-old plantings in the poudingues of Castelreng, Haute Vallée de Limoux. 34 days of maceration, then 9 months ageing in clay eggs. Bright red berries with a hint of spice on the nose, huge minerality on the palate, and the higher altitude preserving a steely acidity. The ripe core of fruit reminds us that this wine is of the south. Light red, best lightly chilled.

Arome Maiden

Montagnac, Languedoc, France

Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc (30%) from clay and limestone soils in Montels, within the Gaillac appellation. 60 days maceration in tank, followed by 12 months ageing in amphora. Syrah dominates the attack with smoky violets and liquorice spice, followed by subtle white flowers and a gooseberry bite. Volume on the palate with fresh herbs and a juicy sloe berry kick on the finish. Light red, best lightly chilled.