{"title":"Sud-Ouest","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouthwest France is where Malbec started and where Tannat still grows dark and grippy. Cahors, Madiran, Jurancon — rustic in the best sense, and rarely expensive. Delivered to Sheepshead Bay, Marine Park, and across Brooklyn.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-laulerie-bergerac-blanc","title":"Chateau Laulerie Bergerac Blanc 2023 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFRANCE : SOUTHWEST FRANCE : BERGERAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSUSTAINABLE : Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMED-BODIED, GRAPEFRUIT, GOOSEBERRY, STONE FRUIT, HERBAL, NO OAK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Laulerie is a Dubard family estate in Bergerac — Bordeaux's eastern neighbor on the Dordogne, where the same Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon grow on calcareous hillsides at a fraction of the Bordeaux price. The second generation now runs the operation; certified sustainable farming throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 50\/50 Sauvignon Blanc\/Sémillon blend, which is a deliberate structural choice — most producers in Bergerac lean 70–80% Sauvignon for easy commercial appeal. Laulerie's equal split gives the wine Sémillon's mid-palate texture alongside Sauvignon's lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes go through a 12-hour cold maceration — a Loire\/Bordeaux Blanc technique rarely used at this price point — before cold-fermenting in stainless steel for three weeks. No oak, lightly fined, bottled young under screwcap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRINGS :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eSteamed mussels in white wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ebright acidity cleans the briny richness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eRoasted chicken with lemon and thyme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSémillon handles the fat; citrus mirrors the herbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eGoat cheese and herb flatbread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eacidity cuts the tang; Sauvignon lifts the herbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Michael Skurnik Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2083222212,"sku":"2940","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/3203\/products\/IMG_0923.jpg?v=1659562117"},{"product_id":"montgravet-cotes-de-gascogne-blanc","title":"Mont Gravet Cotes de Gascogne Blanc 2024 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFRANCE : SOUTHWEST FRANCE : Côtes de Gascogne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSauvignon Blanc, Colombard\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLIGHT-BODIED, CITRUS, TROPICAL FRUIT, WILDFLOWER, NO OAK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed for the oval-shaped “gravet” stones that define this corner of Gascony, Mont Gravet draws from vineyards on gentle slopes near Toulouse — a region better known for Armagnac than still white wine. The Colombard brings tropical edge; the Sauvignon Blanc adds citrus lift and enough structure to keep things moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 11.5% and genuinely dry, this is a no-compromise everyday bottle — versatile with food, honest about what it is, priced for regular drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePAIRINGS :\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eOysters or fresh mussels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ethe citrus cut handles briny shellfish cleanly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eGrilled sea bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elean fish benefits from the tropical lift without competing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eGoat cheese and herb flatbread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ethe floral notes lock in with tangy fresh chèvre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Winebow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3622906628,"sku":"3046","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/3203\/products\/5be082825cbadf45207c114b294ae8de.jpg?v=1467493564"},{"product_id":"chateau-du-cedre-cedrus-malbec","title":"Chateau du Cedre Marcel Malbec 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFRANCE : SOUTHWEST FRANCE : VIN DE FRANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCERTIFIED ORGANIC : Malbec\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied, PLUM, RED CHERRY, DRIED HERBS, SOFT TANNINS, NO OAK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcel is the entry-level bottling from Château du Cèdre, the benchmark estate of the Lot Valley and one of Southwest France's most committed organic producers. Named for winemaker Pascal Verhaeghe's son, the wine is made from estate-grown Malbec farmed under Ecocert-certified organic protocols since 2012. The grapes are destemmed, fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel, and aged 6–8 months in concrete — no oak — to preserve the grape's natural fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInky purple in the glass with an inviting nose of fresh plum, crushed red cherry, dried herbs, and a hint of earthy spice. The palate is full-bodied with supple tannins, bright acidity, and a clean, fruit-forward finish. A reference-point for everyday Southwest France Malbec from a producer whose serious label (Le Cèdre) commands multiples of this price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRINGS :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eCassoulet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eearthy depth complements duck confit and white beans; the wine's supple tannins soften with the slow-cooked fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eGrilled Lamb Chops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLot Valley Malbec's classic match; soft tannins balance the char without overwhelming the meat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDuck Breast with Cherry Sauce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ered fruit in the wine echoes the sauce; earthy notes bridge the richness of the duck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Martine's Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4096467012,"sku":"3071","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/3203\/products\/image_68d2b69b-37d4-4e34-b84b-673f274cbf4c.jpg?v=1493587205"},{"product_id":"alain-brumont-cotes-de-gascogne","title":"Alain Brumont Cotes de Gascogne Rouge 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFRANCE : SOUTHWEST FRANCE : GASCONY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMerlot, Tannat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMED-BODIED, RED CHERRY, RASPBERRY, SPICE, SOFT TANNINS, NO OAK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlain Brumont built his reputation in Madiran — the neighboring appellation where Tannat goes deep, tannic, and age-worthy. This is his Gascony label, and the 50\/50 Merlot-Tannat split is a deliberate calibration: Merlot rounds the mid-palate and opens the wine up early; Tannat brings generosity and color without the grip. Twelve months in stainless vat, no oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrumont's Peyrusquet clay soils are specific to this corner of Southwest France and contribute a slightly savory mineral backbone that keeps the red fruit from reading too soft. A reliable everyday red from a serious producer at the top of his range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRINGS :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDuck confit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ethe regional meat; Tannat handles the fat while Merlot stays fresh alongside it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eCassoulet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ethe definitive Southwest French dish; soft tannins and red fruit work with beans and duck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003ePâté or terrine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eearthy, fermented charcuterie finds the wine's spice and mineral backbone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Regal Wine Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10664194628,"sku":"3204","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/3203\/products\/image_4a0c9975-fe20-45de-8530-e44aa50f6b71.jpg?v=1517775017"},{"product_id":"lionel-osmin-le-pouvoir-des-fleurs-fronton-rouge-750ml","title":"Lionel Osmin 'Le Pouvoir Des Fleurs' Fronton Rouge 2022 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eFRANCE : SOUTHWEST FRANCE : FRONTON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eORGANIC : Négrette, Syrah\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMED-BODIED, VIOLET, BLACKBERRY, PEONY, WHITE PEPPER, NO OAK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFronton sits just north of Toulouse, where the Garonne and Tarn rivers converge on a plateau of boulbènes — sandy, gravelly clay that drains fast and forces roots deep. Négrette is the appellation's anchor variety, an indigenous grape grown almost nowhere else in the world, with a floral intensity — violet, peony — that's immediately its own. The Knights Templar are said to have carried it back from Cyprus in the 12th century; the mythology may be embellished, but the character of the grape isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLionel Osmin built his négociant house in Pau in 2010 specifically to make the case for Southwest France's rare varieties. \"Le Pouvoir des Fleurs\" (the power of flowers) is his Fronton statement — 85% Négrette for the aromatics and soft tannins, 15% Syrah for spine and white pepper, fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel to keep the floral lift intact. Revue du Vin de France named the house Négociant of the Year in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePAIRINGS :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDuck confit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ethe regional food match — Négrette's tannins cut through the fat cleanly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003ePoulet basquaise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ethe wine's aromatic complexity holds up to Basque spice without competing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eJambon de Bayonne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003esalt draws out the fruit; cured ham is the classic Southwest France companion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Vintage Imports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62513868079263,"sku":"8184","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0232\/3203\/files\/IMG-0778.jpg?v=1763512216"},{"product_id":"maison-ginestet-malbec-fleur-des-templiers-2024-750ml","title":"Maison Ginestet Malbec Fleur Des Templiers 2024 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eFRANCE : SOUTHWEST FRANCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCONVENTIONAL : Malbec\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMED-BODIED, DARK CHERRY, BLACK PLUM, SPICE, NEUTRAL OAK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFleur des Templiers is Maison Ginestet's Southwest France Malbec — the grape in its original homeland, where it goes by Côt and anchors the regional \"black wines\" of Cahors. Less plush than the Argentine version, more savory and food-driven, it's built for the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinestet has been a Bordeaux négoce since 1897 — a house that once owned Château Margaux. 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