South West France Wines

I'm off to the Carcassonne area this weekend.  This is real wine country, with the majority of the land planted with local Southern French wine varietals.

Two key regions are Minnervois and Corbieres.  I've had some tips for good wines and I'm going to check out the vineyards directly and hopefully bag a bargain!

On my hit list are:

Clos Centeilles in Minervois - I found a 2002 available from a UK merchant for £6.68 so will be trying to beat this.

Chateau Tours Boisee in Minervois - Waterloo Wines in London has a 2005 on offer for under a fiver.

Chateau de Lastours in Corbieres - a variety of merchants are offering the 2004 for under a fiver a bottle.

I'll update the site on my return with the findings!