PRESS - AWARDS
Wine Spectator(USA)
by Kim Marcus
August 31st 2007
Kim Marcus' Recommended Languedoc-Roussillon Wines:
Top Wines
90 White No.7 2005
Top Values
90 Languedoc red 2004
France
Languedoc & Roussillon / Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue White
90 Outstanding - Domaine La Croix Belle Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue White No.7 2005
Offers a rich, smoky aroma, with ripe flavors of apple, pear and tropical fruits. This also has plenty of fresh acidity, with a long, licorice-filled finish. Finely crafted and balanced. Viognier, Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and others. Drink now through 2012. K.M.
87 Very Good - Domaine La Croix Belle Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue White Le Champ des Lys 2006
Baked apple, peach and citrus flavors are flanked by buttery and toasty notes. Supple and fresh-tasting, with a spicy finish. Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Drink now. K.M.
France
Languedoc & Roussillon / Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue Red
87 Very Good - Domaine La Croix Belle Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue No.7 2004
Well-defined flavors of crushed red fruits and berry are backed up by crisp acidity and plenty of appealing herbal notes. French roast lingers on the finish. Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault, Carignane, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2011. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. K.M.
83 Good - Domaine La Croix Belle Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue Les Calades 2004
82 Good - Domaine La Croix Belle Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue Le Champ du Coq 2005