Wine cellar of a writer nestled in Larzac's rolling hillsides
Unwind with world-class wine and a gripping thriller—that's the life of Belgian author Jérémie Claes, who once served as a wine buyer at Rob, the iconic gourmet shop in Brussels. Five years ago, he sought peace and solitude and set up shop in Walhain (Belgium), at Les Vents d'Anges, crafting his thrillers amid tranquility.
His latest masterpiece, Commandant Solane, from Editions Héloïse d'Ormesson, infuses darkness and humanity—much like the rich grenaches and mourvèdres he admires. While wine takes a supporting role in this Mediterranean migrant crisis-set police investigation, it lends a human touch to the narrative. Claes, a wine enthusiast, shared his love of the vineyard:
It was during an enlightening oenological adventure that he stumbled upon Mas Jullien, snuggled in Terrasses du Larzac's heart. He described his fateful meeting with Olivier Jullien, a trailblazer in the region:
Recently, Claes released his cuvée, Autour de Jonquières 2018, a harmonious blend of renowned Terrasses du Larzac grapes. He rated it as "drinkable poetry."
This crimson elixir is a testament to Olivier's four decades of winemaking expertise. By carefully selecting complementing terroirs within his commune, Olivier has crafted a wine that encapsulates the region's diverse aromas and flavors. So, pour yourself a glass of Mas Jullien, Terrasses du Larzac, cuvée Autour de Jonquières, red, and savor its organic complexity for €49.
For more on Jérémie Claes' enlightening wine discoveries, read Wine Fairs: 120 Gems Unearthed by "Le Monde" (Subscription Required)
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- Author Jéremie Claes, formerly a wine buyer at Rob in Brussels, finds tranquility in crafting his thrillers at Les Vents d'Anges in Walhain, Belgium.
- Claes' latest novel, Commandant Solane, from Editions Héloïse d'Ormesson, blends darkness and humanity like the rich grenaches and mourvèdres he admires.
- During an oenological adventure, Claes discovered Mas Jullien in Terrasses du Larzac and described his meeting with Olivier Jullien as delightful and humble.
- Claes recently released his cuvée, Autour de Jonquières 2018, a harmonious blend of Terrasses du Larzac grapes, which he rates as "drinkable poetry."
- Mas Jullien's cuvée Autour de Jonquières, red, encapsulates the diverse aromas and flavors of the Terrasses du Larzac region, a testament to Olivier Jullien's 40 years of winemaking expertise.
