Another Languedoc specialist to explore is Sanglier Wines at http://www.sanglier-wines.co.uk/.
Based in north London, the name comes from the local Languedoc Wild Boar which is common to the region and “while loved by hunters and meat eaters, they constantly prove a challenge to the vineyard owners and their fencing due to a love of grapes. As, like the Wild Boars, we have a passion for high quality grapes, Sanglier Wines seemed an appropriate name!”
Sanglier Wines specialises in wines from the Languedoc region of the South of France. We deal direct with individual growers who supply high quality, distinctive wines that bring out the true capabilities of the terroir….
There is a real buzz around the vineyards of the Languedoc now with the production of many low yielding, fantastically high quality wines made to both traditional and innovative, modern methods
Clearly they know the region well, and have sought out some distinctive, but little-known (in the UK) producers, except of course for the globally recognised Mas De Daumas Gassac, although worthy of inclusion as the one estate which established the Languedoc as an innovative and quality wine region. (Less certain why there is Champagne on the list though), They also include an excellent sparkling Cremant de Limoux from Antech.
The core of the list though are the rich wines of appellations such as Fitou AC, Minervois AC and St Chinian AC where they stock the wines of Chateau Viranel.
You can order online, but it seems you can only buy a whole case (unmixed) and you cannot order direct from the wine detail page.
However, one extra which is on offer is the opportunity to stay in their house – more details on their website at
134 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 2AY
T: 07846 688922 E: franceskeane@sanglier-wines.co.uk
Have just had the pleasure of tasting and stocking up on Sanglier Wines at the Bristol Wine and Food Fair. They were selling a 1999 wine, Tristan, which was out of this world and incredibly good value.
I understand that they will be exhibiting at the Islington Wine Show in October – would encourage anybody who wants to find good Languedoc wine at a great price to drop by and taste some.
Hi all, just to let you know that our wines can now be bought on-line via our shopping cart and these can be mixed cases. If you are at Taste London in 3 weeks, please drop by our stand, W3, for a sample.
Best regards
Frances Keane