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Over the years at Yapp Brothers, we have been the beneficiaries of some serendipitous silver linings. Back in 2004, an inter-generational share transaction put the kibosh on signing any new viticultural talent before it was completed. As soon as the ink was dry, we hot-footed it down to Saint-Chinian to see a vigneron whose wines we admired and who we wanted to secure as a supplier. Alas, they had struck a deal with a rival importer the previous week so it was not to be. Happily, we were carrying a copy of Paul Strang's excellent 'Languedoc Roussillon – The Wines and Winemakers' which contains a wealth of useful information - not least the whereabouts of wineries. We were therefore able to ascertain that a visit to Mas Bruguière in Pic Saint-Loup was viable. We knew of it by reputation but had never paid a visit. Our good fortune continued when we were welcomed (without an appointment) by the then owner Guilhem Bruguière who generously talked us through a tasting of his wines. We were immediately impressed by his range and were pleasantly surprised to find he did not have a British importer. We placed our inaugural order immediately and have been enjoying the family's wines ever since.

Now run by Guilhem's son Xavier, Mas Bruguière's vineyards currently extend some to 11 hectares of vines. A white 'AOP Languedoc' bottling called 'Les Mûriers' is made from a blend of 80% Vermentino and 20% Roussanne that are grown on red clay and limestone soils and are partially aged in large demi-muid barrels. The finished wine has uplifting yellow plum and apricot aromas and a sensuous stone-fruit palate with a long, elegant finish. It has enough weight to pair well with food - Xavier recommends sea bass with buttered cabbage.

An organic-certified red Pic Saint-Loup wine, called 'L'Arbouse' - after the wild strawberry tree growing in the garrigue around the Domaine - is made from a blend of 50% Syrah and 25% each of Mourvèdre and Grenache Noir. Redolent of wild berries, it has evocative notes of blackcurrant and myrtle underscored by touches of spice and black pepper with supple tannins. It drinks well from release, can be cellared for 5 or more years and makes a great partner to small game, charcuterie or wild mushroom dishes.

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  1. Vin de France: Mas Bruguière 'Les Mûriers' Blanc 2022
    Bottle
    £22.75
    Bottle (Case)
    £273.00
  2. Pic Saint-Loup: Mas Bruguière 'l'Arbouse' 2021
    Bottle
    £22.75
    Bottle (Case)
    £273.00
    Magnum
    £47.00
    Magnum (Case)
    £282.00
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