Australians in the Languedoc

[Innkeeper]

Very interesting article in last Friday's WSJ (May 30, '03). Don't know if it is on line, but you may still have it lying around. Talks about how BRL Hardy is revolutionizing wine production in the Languedoc. In short they have done what the Mondavis couldn't. They have created a new brand from what was originally a small domaine in the area. It is called La Baume, and since BLR Hardy is now part of Constellation Brands (the largest wine company in the world now), we may be seeing the wines here soon. Allegedly they are very nice, and priced from $6 to $18. They are varietals of the standard grapes, cabernet, merlot, and chardonnay. They have gained a good foothold in England and elsewhere. We shall see.