Domaine St Croix is a new vineyard to Harlequin Wines situated in the Corbiere region of Languedoc. We hope you enjoy learning a little more about them.

In 2007 Jon Bowen contacted me about featuring his wines. A visit to the 15 hectare vineyard 1km from the old Spanish border convinced me that his wines were worth it. He trained as a winemaker in Britain, but spent most of the 1990s looking after other people's vineyards in the south of France. He started his search and found what he was looking for in Languedoc and bought it though the Société d'Aménagement Foncier et d'Etablissement Rural (SAFER).

	Sainte Croix La Serre 2004 This wine is made from Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris. It is pale in colour with a hint of green, on the nose there are citrus aromas with peach and cashew nut. On the palate there are similar fruit characters with intense minerality. It is ideal with fish and shellfish dishes, rich creamy sauces and white meats. A fine balance of freshness and fullness. Bottle: £7.55 | Case of 12: £90.60
	Sainte Croix La Sorbeille 2004 This wine contains mostly Syrah with some Carignan Noir and Grenache Noir. This deep coloured rosé has pronounced red fruits on the nose. On the palate there are cherries and wild raspberries complimented by a hint of sweet violet. Ideal with salads, fish dishes, some oriental cuisine and red fruit based deserts. Or keep it simple and enjoy as an aperitif. Bottle: £5.96 | Case of 12: £71.52
	Sainte Croix Magneric 2004 The grape varieties are old vine Grenache Noir, Carignan Noir and Morrastel Bouchet (2%) with some young vine Syrah. Its deep red colour with fruits and a light toasted vanilla note on the nose. On the palate there are fruits with notes of violet and soft brown sugar. The tannins are soft and ripe creating an elegant and powerful wine, which perfectly accompanies lamb and roast venison dishes. Bottle: £9.55 | Case of 12: £114.60
	Sainte Croix Carignan 2004 Made from old vine Carignan Noir and 15% of Grenache Noir. The deep red/purple coloured wine gives prune and fig aromas with spicy wood on the nose. In contrast, the palate is led by wild red and exotic dried fruits, tobacco and walnut. The Grenache gives an impression of sweetness and hints of Banyuls/Port richness balancing the acidity with the soft grape and wood tannins. Best decanted and served at 18C with strong meat dishes and rich or bitter chocolate deserts. Bottle: £11.95 | Case of 12: £143.40