Nathalie Blanc is a great winemaker and is impeccably running her estate, Mas Carlot. Her husband Cyril Mares, owns the famed Mas des Bressades next door. They are a great Provencal family - young and energetic with great vision and talent.

"A stunning discovery from the Costieres de Nimes by importer Robert Kacher, this wine is virtually too good to be true." Robert Parker

Cabernet / Syrah Vin de Pays d'Oc
With nearly 80% Cabernet and 20% Syrah, this is a wine of depth and class. Made in new and one-year old casks, this prestige bottling is very rich in color with excellent texture. Jammy fruit flavors of ripe plum and cassis mingle with classic Rhone spices, and all of this enrobes its character and complexity.
2003 $13.99
"Another noteworthy offering, the 2003 was aged completely in barrel. A classic Medoc like bouquet of cedar, tobacco leaf, black currants and earth jumps from the glass of this medium bodied offering. It possesses excellent concentration and enough sweet fruit and glycerin to cover the hard tannin." Robert parker, The Wine Advocate #156
2002 $12.99 available

Syrah / Grenache Vin de Pays d'Oc
2003 $9.99
"A blend of 45% Grenache, 40% Syrah and a touch of Mourvedre. Offers blueberry, blackberry and cassis notes in an uncomplicated, exuberant style. This medium bodied red displays good grip on the palate, fine purity as well as ripeness and a slightly austere tannin in the finish." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #153
2002 $9.99 available
"The medium deep ruby-colored 2002 Cuvee Tradition (a blend of 52% Grenache and 48% Syrah) is a tank-fermented and aged southern French fruit cocktail. It possesses good body along with abundant quantities of ripe strawberry and black cherry fruit, pepper, and spice, and a long, heady finish. It should drink well for 1-2 years." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #147

Marsanne / Roussanne Vin de Pays d'Oc
2003 $9.99
"The excellent 2003 reveals an Alsace-like gout de petrol character along with loads of licorice, flower, honeysuckle and fruit notes. It possesses a fine texture, medium to full body, and a heady finish." Robert Parker, The Wine Spectator
2002 $8.99 available

Cuvee R
Only 400 cases are produced each year from 40 year old Riesling vines. Vinified in stainless steel, the wine delivers spicy orchard fruit and mineral flavor with a rich palate and dry finish. This is the last vintage for this cuvee, as the AOC authorities finally prevailed upon the owners to uproot the illegally planted vines.
2002 $10.99 very limited
"The 2002 ?R? Vin de Table is 100% Riesling that has been picked extremely ripe, and vinified dry. It is loaded with citrus oils and honeyed grapefruit with apple overtones. Medium-bodied, and ripe, it would be a treat to drink with a variety of Asian cuisines. Enjoy it over the next year." Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #147

Robert Kacher, Nathalie Blanc & Cyril Mares