Château Gilbert & Gaillard Pleine Nature, Languedoc, France

A fresh and vibrant Mediterranean red from the Languedoc, made with organic Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Packed with juicy dark berry fruit, hints of wild herbs and a smooth, easy-drinking finish. With no added sulphites and very little intervention, it’s a great choice for anyone who enjoys fresh, characterful French reds without the heaviness of oak.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

The Profile:

An expressive nose packed with wild blackberries, crushed black cherries, and signature garrigue herbs (thyme and rosemary). The palate is vibrant and juicy with supple tannins, balance, and a fresh, clean finish.

Classic Pairings: Chargrilled lamb chops with herbs de Provence, slow-roasted Mediterranean vegetables, or a platter of aged sheep's milk cheeses.

Irish Favourite Pairings:

• Lamb Chops with Rosemary & Garlic – A great match for the Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre blend. The herbs bring out the wine’s own subtle wild-herb character.
• Irish Sausages with Creamy Mash & Onion Gravy – An easy, comforting pairing. The juicy fruit in the wine cuts nicely through the richness of the sausages and gravy.
• Slow-Roasted Irish Lamb Shoulder – The richness of the lamb is balanced by the wine’s freshness, while the darker fruit flavours stand up well to the roasted, savoury flavours.

How the Wine Is Made

Grown on a limestone-pebble plateau at 200 meters altitude in Saint-Chinian, the grapes benefit from cool night breezes that lock in natural acidity. The fruit is entirely hand-harvested from certified organic vines and carefully sorted to guarantee perfect quality. Fermentation occurs naturally with indigenous yeasts, and the wine is bottled completely free of added sulfites or enological inputs, leaving behind nothing but pure, pristine fruit expression.

Why We Love This Producer

Founded by François Gilbert and Philippe Gaillard—two renowned wine critics turned winemakers—Château Gilbert & Gaillard is a passion project born out of decades spent tasting the world's finest bottles. Situated in a protected, biodiversity-rich landscape, their family-run estate combines an obsessive respect for terroir with meticulous, low-intervention cellar practices. Rather than resting on traditional labels, they continuously push boundaries to create expressive, soul-stirring Mediterranean wines.

Sustainability & Farming Practices

• Certifications: Certified Organic (Bio) and crafted entirely without added sulfites (sans sulfites ajoutés).
• Vineyard Practices: Located inside a designated Natura 2000 protected biodiversity zone. The vineyard hosts twenty beehives to promote natural pollination, relies on eco-grazing sheep to manage undergrowth naturally, and maintains bat houses to control pests without synthetic chemicals. Hand-harvesting ensures the land and vines remain healthy for generations to come