Tourbes , Languedoc
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NOVEMBER 2023
End of the harvest in most parts of the Languedoc since the last days of September . It appears that some areas have severely suffered the drought and we hear about productions that are 30 or 40 % lower ( sometimes even more ) than last year . But this is not the case everywhere where irrigation exists or in some terroirs ( In Limoux or St Chinian for instance ) .
A few tastings in some cellars show that we can be opitimistic about the quality of the vintage .Nevertheless it is a bit too early to have a precise opinion ..We have to be patient .
In the meantime , may we suggest very interesting wines for the End of year sales :
Château de Castelnau -Aop Picpoul de Pinet 2022
Domaine de Castelnau - Grenache Sélection parcellaire 2022- New in the range
Domaine Cailhol Gautran - Villa Lucia Rouge 2020 - Aop Minervois
Domaine des Terres Falmet - Mourvèdre 2021-Vin de France
Mas Onésime - Le Sillon Rouge 2021 - Aop Faugères
Capdepon - Révélation - Aop Crémant de Limoux
Mas des Cabres - La Draille 2020/21 - Aop Sommières
More news to come here and on our Facebook page
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Reminder -Previous news ( September 2022 )
We were happy and proud of Domaine Cailhol Gautran following their Platinum Medal ( 97 Points ) at the Decanter World Wine Awards competition for Villa Lucia Red 2019 ( oaked Aop Minervois )
Domaine de Castelnau had been awarded a very impressive number of medals at the same very selective competition :
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Our pride in 2019 was our Platinum medal with Domaine de Castelnau at Decanter WWA
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Sud Tendances Diffusion was created in March 2011 - It is the Export Sales Office for selected qualitative wine producers from the South of France . We target importers throughout the world .
Based in the heart of the Languedoc, with an experience of around 20 years in the Wine Trade , I offer you personalized services in sourcing your wines from the South of France .
The obvious goal is to unveil the multiple possibilities that the South of France offers .For instance, in the Languedoc ,the diversity of Terroirs ,appellations , grape varieties , price ranges , wines profiles is huge ! Above all , our job is , on a modest basis , to bring to the light the incredible amount of men and women , armed with courage , perseverance , and talent who are toiling everyday to produce the best wines for the pleasure of your customers ! Their reward is your attention !
Therefore ,be curious , follow us and please , share our enthusiasm with simplicity !
Jean-Michel Langevin.
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The Wines we list at SUD TENDANCES DIFFUSION
To make it easier ,we can consider that we offer 2 types of wines :
1- Easy drinking wines
They can be the daily treat ! These are quite fruity and aromatic . They respect the consumers as they offer a lot of pleasure at a very affordable price !
2- Artisan Wines
These are more complex , with more structure - They can please the connoisseur , the true wine lovers , the gourmets or epicureans .But they would also like to be considered by greater numbers as they really bring a lot of delight too !
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The services we offer at SUD TENDANCES DIFFUSION
Jean-Michel Langevin in action ...
UNIQUE CONTACT : SUD TENDANCES DIFFUSION is your unique contact to handle orders and communication with selected suppliers in the South of France .
ORGANIZATION OF VISITS AND TASTINGS : SUD TENDANCES DIFFUSION is really efficient and very much time saving when it comes to setting up Tasting tours and Visits .
SAMPLES : We offer great reactivity to sample requests .We hold stocks in one place to be able to ship immediately on request .
COMMUNICATION : We can easily write and speak in english on the phone ( or via Skype for instance )
SALES SUPPORT : We can join your sales force during customer visits , come to your open doors sessions, with or without the Producers .
INTERNATIONAL FAIRS : We can meet up at International Fairs such as Prowein , Wine Paris , Millésime Bio etc .
CREATIVITY AND INTERFACE : We maintain regular contacts with our producers and we are open to creating new ranges of wines .(Build up a full range , study price positionning , create presentations and brandnames )
SOURCING - Thanks to a great deal of contacts that we have established in the last 15 years , we may be appointed for specific sourcing missions in the Languedoc mainly .
Last edited: 2023-11-02
