the charismatic gilbert geoffroy (hailing from chablis) makes benchmark sauvignon, with classical gooseberry and elderflower crispness - not for nothing is gilbert known as the 'pope of sauvignon'

from a family vineyard in an area dedicated to the culture of the vine since roman times, a delicate but very fine rose made up of 75% grenache gris and 25% cinsault

based in the village of vacquiers in the south east part of the appellation, marc penavayre makes wines that are a sheer delight to drink. the cuvee classique is 70% negrette and aromatically akin to putting your nose in a cherry clafoutis.