Tim Dornon, chef de cuisine, Uchiko, and Jean de Castelnau, export director, Domaines Paul Mas, Languedoc Credit: Photo by Wes Marshall
Jean de Castelnau, the export director for Domaines Paul Mas winery in France’s Languedoc, was here in Austin for a trade tasting and later for a small party at Justine’s.
Mindy League, creative strategist, Somnio Solutions, and Moxy Castro, Southwest region manager, Esprit du Vin Wines Credit: Photo by Wes Marshall

My favorite of his wines was the brisk and refreshing white Picpoul de Pinet ($16), though the food-friendly Malbec ($15) was a close second. Everyone’s favorite was the bold, dark red Clos de Savignac Grand Cru ($30), but it is quite rare and only available at Justine’s and the Austin Wine Merchant. The Picpoul is avail at select Spec’s and the Malbec is at East End Wines. All are worth trying.

This article appears in May 11 • 2012.

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Wes Marshall is the author of What's a Wine Lover To Do? (Artisan) and The Wine Roads of Texas (Maverick), as well as the Executive Producer of the PBS television series of the same name. Wes has written for The Austin Chronicle since 1999, covering wine, cocktails, food, and travel.