Languedoc's Bruno Andreu

Two wines from Languedoc's Bruno Andreu

Newly-created and based in the Languedoc village of Montblanc, Maison Bruno Andreu has been in existence for only one vintage so far.

The eponymous former marketing manager of Château La Condamine Bertrand decided to set up on his own in late 2017 and established Maison Bruno Andreu in January 2018, buying and renovating a winery.

The red, Elixir, has  won a TOP 100 medal; the Sauvignon is more New-world style.

Aromatic Sauvignon (Champagne & Château, ANZAC; £9 - £12) aromatic, pungent and zesty with ripe tropical and yellow stone fruits; clean and expressive, Marlborough-esque, with good underpinnings.

Match with antipasti, white fish in a herb broth or drink as an aperitif.

Elixir (Elegant Wine, £12 - £16) baked black fruits, cocoa, black olives and gingery spice; fine, firm tannins. Long, with a dense core. Improves with extended aeration.

Good.

Match with roast red meats.