Moulin Montarels, Pinot Noir, Cotes de Thongue, France 2008
Located around 30 miles south-west of Montpellier in the Languedoc-Rousillon region, the Cotes de Thongue isn't the obvious place to make Pinot Noir. However, the Moulin Montarels Pinot Noir thrives against adversity, providing cherry and raspberry fruit with medium body and a little structural tannin. Comes into its own with rump steak or lamb.