Longue-Dog!

We are have just taken stock of Longue-Dog today. For the uninitiated these wines come from the same stable (kennel?) that brought you Chat-en-Oeuf. A play of words on the Languedoc region in France that may not be obvious to everyone.

The design and packaging have won numerous awards including Gold in the Roses Design Awards.

We have taken in the red and white and may look at the Rose next year.

The white is made from a blend of Colombard and Chardonnay while the red is a blend of Grenache and Syrah. I have yet to taste both but will update this post once I have. In the meantime here is the background from the winery for each wine

This scrumptious dry white wine was reared in vineyards near the Etang de Thau, an extensive lagoon in the heart of the Languedoc, made famous by the plentiful oysters and mussels. Made up of a blend of cool-fermented Colombard with a dash of Chardonnay.

Fruitiness streaked with fresh, zingy citrus characters on the nose and palate and rounded off by a zesty flourish on the finish.

• This scrumptious red wine is made from specially selected parcels of grapes sourced from the Gard region in the Languedoc. Vines flourish in this warm, sunny littoral hinterland of southern France, also known as “The Midi”, where wine has been made for centuries.

• This blend of Grenache and Syrah is at once intensely fruity, warmingly southern and slightly aromatic on the nose. The palate is plump and juicy with a luscious texture and subtle twist of warming spice. It’s a very easy, fruit-driven style brimming with blackberry flavours, yet underpinned with a backbone that hints at something more serious.