Being introduced to the new vintages at Domaine de la Colombette.
Meet "Terroir," the boss at Domaine de la Colombette.
	Welcome to Domaine de la Colombette.
The new vintage being explained by Sophie at Les Coteaux de Rieutort in the village of Murviel les Beziers.
	With Madame Miquel and her sweet muscat at Domaine de Barroubio.
The limestone rock which produces such good sweet muscat at Domaine de Barroubio.
	The 17 hectares of Muscat petits grain at Domaine de Barroubio looking good for the 2009 vintage.
The welcoming party at Chateau de Gourgazaud - spot the ass.
	Rather grander than most of the southern vineyards, the family house at Chateau de Gourgazaud. The South African flag is in honour of some visitors - must be good customers!
By July, stocks are looking low at Chateau de Gourgazaud.

All photos courtesy of Julie McDowell.