Croix de Cabaret 2006 - £5.99Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.Southern French rarities like this are something of a house speciality. We've been scouring the Languedoc in earnest since the 1970s - long before it became fashionable. The important things to know about this wine are that it comes from the beautiful, rugged vineyards of the Minervois, it's deliciously oak-aged and is made from a very rare grape called Caladoc. Caladoc is a cross between Malbec (or Cot as it's known locally) and Grenache. As it's not an officially recognised variety, it can't be included in the Minervois AOC wines. Hence La Croix de Cabaret is a Vin de Pays - and exceptionally good value! Made by Thierry Tesseyre and Jean-Claude Founeau, both of whom have wide winemaking experience abroad, this dark, intense red is sure to hit the spot! Reflecting the excellent 2006 vintage conditions, La Croix is made in a modern style to accentuate the ripe fruit flavours. Brimming with the scents of dark red berries, fresh pepper and wild herbs. Smooth, succulent and intense.