Aprilia Assyrtiko, Grenache Gris, Bourboulenc, 2024, IGP Le Pays Cathare
14,50€/bottle
Alcohol level : 13,5%
Grape varieties: 60% Assyrtiko, 23% Grenache Gris, 13% Bourboulenc, 4% Grenache Blanc
Tasting notes: A dry white wine with aromas of lime blossom and lemon. The richness on the palate is balanced by the freshness typical of the Assyrtiko grape variety.
Food and wine pairings: Shellfish, tarragon chicken, ewe’s milk cheese, Camembert
2024 is the first vintage of this “Aprilia” cuvee. It is a marriage of Assyrtiko, a grape variety renowned for its great white wines in Santorini, Grenache Gris and Bourboulenc, the main white grape variety of La Clape, 40 km from our vineyards. We chose to plant Assyrtiko because it produces magnificent wines, resists drought and retains its acidity in hot climates. The vines were imported from the Bakasietas nursery in Nemea, Greece.
Vinification: Hand-picked in the morning of early September. The grapes were gently pressed and after cold settling, the must was vinified in inert vats at 17°C.
The wine underwent stirring in vats for 3 weeks before maturing on the fine lees in a Biopythos ceramic egg. It was bottled on 4 April 2025
Domaine La Tasque Assyrtiko, 2024, IGP Le Pays Cathare
25€/bottle
Alcohol : 13%
Grape varieties: 81% Assyrtiko, 19% Bourboulenc
Tasting note: A bone dry wine with aromas of hawthorn, citrus and honeysuckle. The richness mid palate is well balanced by fresh acidity, a touch of minerality and a long finish.
Food matching: the acidity and slight saline character makes it a good match for shellfish, particulalry langoustine.
Background: Domaine La Tasque is a small, family owned wine estate which lies amongst the rolling hills of the Languedoc between Carcassonne and Béziers. It is owned by a British couple, Juliet Bruce Jones MW and her husband Simon.
2024 is the second vintage of this pioneering wine. It is mostly Assyrtiko, renowned for making sought after white wines in Santorini, and a touch of Bourboulenc, the principal white grape in La Clape, 40km from our vineyards. We chose to plant Assyrtiko because it makes excellent wines, resists drought and has good acdiity, even in warm climates. The vines were imported from the plant nursery Bakasietas in Nemea, Greece.
Vinification: the grapes were hand harvested in the morning of 6 September 2024. They were gently pressed and, after cold settling, were vinified at 17°C until dry. The malolactic conversion took place.
The wine underwent gentle lees stirring in tank for 3 weeks before being racked to a Biopythos ceramic egg to mature on its fine lees. It was bottled on 4 April 2025 after a light filtration.
Production: 708 bottles
Domaine La Tasque Aurelia Rosé, 2024, IGP Le Pays Cathare
10€/bottle
Alcohol : 12,5%
Grapes: Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, Tempranillo
Tasting: Delicately pink with subtle aromas of lemon and redcurrant. Dry with appealing red fruits flavours balanced by zippy acidity.
Food matching: a good all rounder that can be enjoyed as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to salads, charcuterie or young cheeses.
Background. Domaine La Tasque is a small wine domaine located in the rolling countryside of the Languedoc, between Carcassonne and Beziers. The owners/winemakers are a British couple, Juliet Bruce Jones MW and her husband Simon.
Winemaking: hand harvested in the early morning in late August and beginning of September, depending on the grape variety. The grapes were lightly pressed before settling at low temperatures. The juice was fermented in an inert tank at 17°C until dryness.
The wine was filtered and bottled in April 2025.
Domaine La Tasque Appia Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, 2024, IGP Le Pays Cathare
10€/bottle
Alcohol : 13%
Grape varieties: 54% Syrah, 18% Grenache, 14% Carignan, 11% Mourvèdre, 2% Tempranillo, 1% Cinsault
Tasting note: an elegant, fruit forward wine, brimming with aromas and flavours of black cherry, raspberry and wild herbs. Medium bodied with smooth tannins and an appealing freshness.
Food matching: the light tannins and fruitiness make this a versatile red which can be enjoyed lightly chilled with a picnic, roast chicken or even with fish.
Background: Domaine La Tasque is a small, organic wine estate set in the rolling Languedoc countryside between Beziers and Carcassonne and owned by Master of Wine Juliet Bruce Jones and her husband Simon Ingman.
Vinification: the grapes were harvested by hand, destemmed and crushed before fermenting with gentle extraction of colour and tannins. The wine was blended after vinification and aged in an egg shaped tank (flextank) for 6 months before being lightly filtered and bottled in April 2025.
Domaine La Tasque Syrah, IGP Aude, 2018
18€/bottle
Alcohol : 14.5%
Grape variety (ies): 96% Syrah, 4% Carignan
Tasting note: A full bodied Syrah with voluptuous yet fresh flavours of black fruit, wild herbs and a hint of spice from partial ageing in oak barrels. Enjoy now to 2028.
Food matching: Delicious with robustly flavoured dishes such as beef casserole, dahl and hard cheeses.
Presentation: Domaine La Tasque is a small family domaine situated in the rolling countryside between Carcassonne and Béziers in the Languedoc, South of France. It is owned by Master of Wine, Juliet Bruce Jones and her husband Simon Ingman. The vineyards are farmed according to organic principles and the grapes are harvested by hand.
Winemaking: 2018 was an excellent vintage with a good crop of beautiful grapes. The fruit was de-stemmed and crushed to liberate the juice before fermentation in a wooden tank for over 3 weeks with gentle punching down to extract colour and flavour. 20% of the wine was matured in two year old barriques for 14 months before blending and bottling.
Awards: Trophy Languedoc Top 100, London 2024
Domaine La Tasque Carignan, IGP Aude, 2018
18€/bottle
Alcohol : 15%
Grape(s): 85% Carignan, 15% Syrah
Tasting note: full-bodied yet fresh wine with intense flavours of dark, smoky, minerally fruit and a lingering, savoury finish. Decant 2 hours before serving or pour into a large glass and swirl to let the flavours unfurl.
Food matching:. Delicious with wild mushrooms or with game, particularly pheasant or pigeon.
Presentation: Domaine La Tasque is a small family domaine situated in the rolling countryside between Carcassonne and Béziers in the Languedoc, South of France. It is owned by Master of Wine, Juliet Bruce Jones and her husband Simon Ingman. The vineyards are farmed according to organic principles and the grapes are harvested by hand.
Vinification: the grapes were destemmed and fermented for 3 weeks with gentle pumping over and a rack and return to extract colour and flavour. 25% of the wine was aged in 2 year old barrels for 14 months. Unfined. Suitable for vegans.
Domaine La Tasque Carthagène, Vin de Liqueur, Vin de France
15€/bottle (50cl)
Alcohol: 16.5%
Grape Varieties: Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault, Tempranillo
Tasting Notes: Deep tawny/amber color with mahogany or topaz highlights. The nose is intense with aromas of walnut, caramel, candied orange peel, vanilla, rancio, and an elegant touch of oak.Round and generous, balanced between natural sweetness and the liveliness of oak aging. A persistent finish with notes of candied fruit and sweet spices. Once opened, it can be kept in the fridge for weeks.
Food Pairings: As an aperitif, served chilled (15°C). It pairs well with blue cheese or crème brûlée.
About Us: Domaine La Tasque is a small, family-run winery located in the rolling hills of the Languedoc region between Carcassonne and Béziers, managed by its passionate owners Juliet Bruce Jones, a Master of Wine, and her husband Simon. Winemaking: Hand-harvested in the morning at the end of August or beginning of September, depending on the grape variety. The grapes were gently pressed. After cold settling, the fresh must is fortified with 96% ABV neutral wine alcohol to stop fermentation and preserve the natural sugars. Aged for three years in old oak barrels, protected from light. This oxidative aging promotes the development of complex aromas reminiscent of rancio-style fortified wines.
It was bottled in October 2025.