Domaine les Yeuses
Languedoc, Vin de Pays d’Oc

Vin de Pays d’Oc was created specifically to allow and encourage producers to make wines from single grape varieties, many of them classics from other areas of France. Past practice had generally and unfortunately meant by the 1970’s making as much thin wine from poor varieties such as Aramon and Alicante Bouchet as possible, but now some producers are making stunning wines. Domaine les Yeuses planted a range of cepages amélioratives, all of which are well-made. The best two are the Syrah and the Vermentino.

The Syrah is juicy and dry, spicy and round, with a distinctive inky/peppery flavour unique to Syrah. A good everyday wine with plenty of fruit, but also surprisingly serious. Order this wine

Vermentino, also called Rolle, is a relatively little known variety capable of delivering wines of structure, fruit and balance. This one has a lovely texture, is attractively juicy, with white peach fruit and some length. Let the good times Rolle! Order this wine