Le Blaireau Vieilles Vignes 2025 Gens et Pierres

Nutritional information per 100 ml

Contains negligible amounts of fat, saturates, protein and salt.

Carignan was THE grape variety of southern France. It has a reputation for being somewhat rustic, unless it comes from very old vines.

Mas des Quernes

A rather unusual project. It all began with the search for the finest organic wines. There was recurring dissatisfaction, as winegrowers struggled to realise their vineyards’ full potential. Good wines grow in the vineyard: mistakes in the cellar can spoil a good wine, but even the best cellar cannot turn poor juice into good wine. Always seeking distinctive wines, Peter Riegel gradually developed the idea of trying it himself. He was supported by a highly skilled oenologist, Jean Natoli from Montpellier.

Finding a suitable vineyard was not easy and took several years. But the long search was rewarded in the end. They found what they were looking for near Montpeyrous, in the hinterland of Montpellier: a uniquely beautiful spot, with 12 hectares of wilderness, olive trees and vineyards in a harmonious mixture now rarely seen in the monoculture-dominated Languedoc. The previous owner, a charming elderly gentleman, had tended the vineyards lovingly, which proved a great advantage. Even so, much work and organisational skill were needed before the first vintage could be made. The first harvest’s yield fell well short of expectations, but its quality exceeded even optimistic hopes. The musts already tasted promising, and it is now certain that good wines are maturing, the finest in barriques.