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Notes:The Bougrier clan have been Sauvignon Blanc experts in the Loire Valley (the grape’s spiritual home) since 1885. Today, seasoned winemaker Noël Bougrier carries on his family’s proud tradition with his ever-popular Abbesse. In a region known for world-class whites like Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé (which can carry price tags upwards of $30), Abbesse stands out, thanks to its fine quality and value. This latest release comes from the stellar 2021 vintage, which is noted for yielding...

Notes: A fragrant and well-balanced wine, AIX's hypnotizing salmon pink color reveals a fruity freshness. The nose is delightfully fragrant with delicate balance and crisp acidity. Enjoy the notes of soft, ripe summer fruits particularly watermelon and strawberries.

Notes: The rigorous selection process undergone by the grand vin results in the creation of its younger brother, Amiral de Beychevelle.Despite being made from young vines, Amiral de Beychevelle benefits from the same growing techniques, meticulous sorting, and traditional barrel ageing.It has the same elegance and finesse as its older brother, but reveals its character more quickly, offering wine-enthusiasts the full vivacity of its youth. It can be kept for up to fifteen years, depending on...

Notes: Aromas of ripe berry and dark chocolate with some coffee bean, following through to a full body with round, creamy tannins. Stone and walnut undertones. Slightly woody finish.

Story: Anne Pichon and her late husband, Marc Pichon, started an agrarian-bohemian life together in the 1990’s when they moved into an abandoned farm house at the base of Mont Ventoux. The began to resurrect the a defunct domaine called Murmurium, meaning “the buzzing song of bees.” And while the 15 hectare vineyard was in poor shape, the site was properly organic for many years leading up to Anne and Marc’s stewardship. Today, Anne produces no more than 40 barrels of wine for T. Edward along...

Tasting notes: Aspect: Pale yellow with a buttercup hue. Nose: The nose opens on the citrus fruit aromas typical of Sauvignon Blanc, then goes on to reveal intense yellow peach and nectarine notes that are characteristic of Semillon. Palate: The fresh attack shows attractive lime and kumquat flavours, while the round and full-bodied mid-palate reveals intense yellow peach notes which linger on the finish, joined by delicately acidulated touches of apricot and mirabelle. Blending...

Tasting Notes:Aspect: An intense purple with a slightly carmine tint.Nose: The nose opens with an explosion of aromas, especially wild strawberry, Burlat cherry, bilberry and blackcurrant. The fruit remains very present after airing, enhanced by additional soft spice notes.Palate: The fruit on the nose emerges rapidly on the suplle and well-balanced attack, supported by silky, deep and dense tannins which give structure to the midpalate. The finish is remarkable for its rich fruit, enhanced by...

Pale straw with green highlights. Great nose of subtle white flowers mixed with white fuits A lovely and intense wine with floral notes, peach and pear flavours. - Winery

Soil Type : Plots on steep terraces in Tupin. It is a typical soil of the South of appellation (Gneiss). Viticulture tasks are handmade as several centuries ago. Grape variety : 95% Syrah, 5% Viognier Average age of the vines : 30 years. Average Yield : 40 hl/ha. Winemaking : Harvested by hand. 80% destemmed. Vatting for 3 weeks. Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation. Traditional pumping over the cap. Ageing: It should ageing about 20 months in oak barrels. Tasting : Eye : bright ruby...

Another perfectly refreshing rose' with natural Blood Orange flavors. Like the Ruby Red, the Blood Orange Rose' is a perfect wine to beat the summer heat as well as enjoy year round.Notes:A deliciously fresh and vibrant wine, characterized by natural Blood Orange flavors that are refeshingly crisp, lively and well balanced. Perfect as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to light salad and seafood dishes.

To the eye: a golden colour, distinctive of black grape varieties ; very fine bubbles. To the nose: a beautiful aromatic complexity ; ripe fruit and spicy aromas ; hints of roasted apples, apple compote and peaches. To the palate: a subtle combination of structure, length and vivacity ; bubbles like velvet ; pear, brioche and spicy aromas, notes of fresh walnut. ** Only 11 in Stock ** ...

Notes:Ruby red hue. Intense aromas of red berries, laurel and anise on the nose, along with some subtle aromas of humus. Straightforward on entry, clean tannins with good concentration. Full on the palate, with notes of anise, dill and spices. The finish is fresh, silky, and even a touch minty. A very nice vintage. Appellation: AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages Varieties:30% Grenache40% Syrah30% Carignan (old vines) Vinification:Sustainable viticulture. Grapes harvested by hand before being...

Description: Grown on sunny slopes and harvested at the peak of ripeness, Syrah and Grenache grapes give the wine its deep ruby color. Extraordinary care during extraction accounts for its unctuous quality and rich mix of sunbaked black fruits. Astute élevage (aging, fining, filtering, and blending) yields a round wine with soft ripe tannins and long finishes. Estate: The Les Dauphins brand is inspired by the early 1920s, a time when Paris was enjoying a glorious period of post-war decadence...

Description: Grown on sunny slopes and harvested at the peak of ripeness, Syrah and Grenache grapes give the wine its deep ruby color. Extraordinary care during extraction accounts for its unctuous quality and rich mix of sunbaked black fruits. Astute élevage (aging, fining, filtering, and blending) yields a round wine with soft ripe tannins and long finishes. Estate: The Les Dauphins brand is inspired by the early 1920s, a time when Paris was enjoying a glorious period of post-war decadence...

Tasting Notes:The fine bubbles form a large string against a golden background. A fruity nose and delicious, persistent barley sugar and brioche flavours. A very lively wine.Blend:60% Pinot Noir30% Pinot Meunier10% Chardonnay

Notes: Chateau Barde Haut is a 17 hectare estate located at the extreme east of the village of Saint-Emilion. The vineyard forms an natural amphitheatre and is particularly well exposed to the south. The soil is very typical of Saint Emilion being mainly composed of clay which is found on a layer of chalk. There has been significant investment in renovating the cellar so that all work is completely done by gravity to ensure that the precious grapes of the Chateau are well respected. The cellar...

Tasting Notes:A splendid nose with subtle complexity. Very refined fruit with mineral and floral touches and perfectly integrated oak. Above all, aromatic complexity and rare elegance with a deep, richness in the mouth and beautiful ripe, delicate tannins. Tight but gentle with a very fine acidity and immensely long finish. Vintage Summary:05 + 10 = 15. In 2015, nature treated us with a cross between 2 other exceptional vintages. Climatic conditions were ideal throughout the entire cycle in...

Notes:The vineyard for Chateau Carbonnieux's white wine is situated on clay-limestone slopes which support the region's famous Garonnaise gravel. These rare and respected terroirs produce exceptional white wines whose superior character has been recognized for centuries. When young, Carbonnieux's white wine charms with its freshness, its purity and its fruity, floral aromatic intensity. When mature, it develops notes of dried and preserved fruit which offer numerous opportunities for...

Vintage Report: “An atypical and outstanding vintage!” – Fabrice Darmaillacq, Technical Directo 2016 was a year of contrasts at Chateau Clarke, with extreme weather conditions (a very rainy winter and an extremely dry summer), the major threat from fungal diseases and, above all, an Indian summer beyond our wildest dreams that produced exceptional fruit suitable for making great wine. Vinification: Fermentation: The grapes are put into vats via gravity flow, followed by cold soaking and...

Tasting notes: Aiguilhe is a wine that seduces from the very beginning with its sumptuous aromas. Brilliantly expressing notes of red plum and black cherry, the nose seems to develop a more floral character over time. The entry is both lively and soothing. The mid-palate is juicy upon remarkably silky tannins, all enriched with plenty of fruit. The finish is delicious and the wine is overall a perfect testament to the quality sought after by the team of Stephan von Neipperg. Food pairing: We...

Vineyards: Selection of vines harvested at optimum maturity. South exposure. Chalky-clay soils.Grape Varieties: Grenache and Rolle.Vinification: Grapes harvested in crates, only in the morning. Sorted-out twice. Maceration at 10-12°C to extract aromas. Vinification in stainless-steel vats. Temperature controlled. "Bâtonnages".This assemblage has been made without barrel fermentation to keep the freshness and all the fruit flavors. - Winery ...

The wine: Château de Beaucastel has long been regarded as one of the greatest wines in France. It is notorious for its elegance, balance and ageing potential. Beaucastel has an exceptional terroir at the Northern limit of Châteauneuf du Pape, exposed to the Mistral wind. All thirteen varieties of the appellation have been organically grown since the sixties. The vintage: The years in 9 regularly mark the memory of winegrowers and this vintage was no exception. After an early bud burst in early...

Tasting Notes:Boysenberry, dark chocolate and violet burst from the glass. A Silky, textured, lacy red wine with notes of black cherry, coffee and minerals. Finishes with clarity, finesse and elegance. Blend:65% Merlot35% Cabernet Sauvignon * Located in the heart of Graves and built on the site of a 12th century fortress * Vineyards are farmed sustainable without pesticides or additional chemicals * Fermentation in small temperature-controlled cement tanks, allowing to vinify parcels...

Notes:This wine is characterized by great fruitiness and bold flavors. While never overpowering, the strong aromas of blackberries and toasted oak provide an excellent sense of identity which is typical to the Bordeaux region. The wine has long, round, elegant flavors of dark fruit, black cherries, and toasty vanilla.Color: RedGrapes: 54% Merlot24% Cabernet Franc22% Cabernet Sauvignon Soil: Sand and sand mixed with gravelFermentation: In stainless steel for 3-4 weeks Aging: A part aged in...

A magnificent wine of pleasure : the aromatic harmony of grenache and cinsault offers some notes of peach and candied orange. the mouth is fresh and round. - WineryOrigin: The grapes are carefully selected and come from the best soils of Côtes de Provence and come from vines cultivated in integrated farm way.Grapes varieties used: 50% Grenache40% Cinsault10% Syrah Alcohol Content: 14% vol. Food and wine pairing: Aperitif, seefood, bouillabaisse, asian food, exotic cuisine, strawberry salad...

A magnificent wine of pleasure : the aromatic harmony of grenache and cinsault offers some notes of peach and candied orange. the mouth is fresh and round. - WineryOrigin: The grapes are carefully selected and come from the best soils of Côtes de Provence and come from vines cultivated in integrated farm way.Grapes varieties used: 50% Grenache40% Cinsault10% Syrah Alcohol Content: 14% vol. Food and wine pairing: Aperitif, seefood, bouillabaisse, asian food, exotic cuisine, strawberry salad...

Being a winegrower implies searching for, and perfecting, ways of maximising sense of place in one’s wines over an entire lifetime. Each location creates a kind of ‘technical pathway’. Each decision by a winegrower is like a crossroads where he or she can take the right, or the wrong, direction. There are no shortcuts and, generally speaking, when the wrong decision is made, it is hard to make amends. So, finding the right path for each location involves searching for a site’s ‘solution’, like...

Weather Conditions: The beginning of the year was rainy and wet. The weather conditions became perfect again at the end of August. Then an Indian summer stretched until the end of October and allowed us to optimize the maturity of the three grape varieties. The year was particularly successful for the Cabernets Francs. Blend:70% Merlot25% Cabernet Franc5% Cabernet SauvignonAlcohol: 14%**  Only 2 in Stock ** ...

Tasting notes: Chateau Francs Bories offers remarkable color, bouquet and a enjoyably fine sap. Food pairing: The perfect accompaniment to red and white meat and cheese. Grape varieties: 82% Merlot4% Cabernet Franc4% Cabernet Sauvignon

Notes: Bright flashes of yellow and green, with a nose rich in both floral and fruity aromas, such as lychee, citrus and lime. The mouth is balanced and fresh with a bright and warm finish. Grapes:60% Semillon40% Sauvignon Blanc

Notes:Deep, sustained colour, with pleasing red fruit aromas. Powerful on entry but supple with very tight tannins.Grapes: 60% Merlot40% Cabernet Sauvignon Soil: Limestone and clay Age of Vines: 25 Years Old Altitude: 80 m above sea level Aspect: East Yield per Hl/Ha: 50 Hl/Ha Training system: Guyot Fermentation: in stainless steel with malolactic fermentation Aging: 18 months in stainless steel ...

Grape varieties: 75% Merlot 24% Cabernet-Franc 1% Cabernet-Sauvignon Average age of the vines: 38 years old Terroir: Siliceous-clay over iron deposits and ancient sands over clay Number of vines planted: Between 6 000 and 8 000 / hectare Vine growing methods: ploughing or a grass cover crop without any use of weedkillers. From 1996 the vines were grown according to integrated and sustainable farming principles (with AFAQAFNOR certification since 2005) as part of a sustainable economy approach...

Varietal notes:60% Syrah30% Grenache10% old vine Carignan and MourvedreAging: Aged in large foudres.Notes: A truly transporting wine with beautiful dark, spicy fruits, classic garrigue aromas and flavors of wild Provencale herbs. Would be an amazing pairing with roasted lamb or anything on the grill. Provence in a glass! - Winery

Tasting notes:Beautiful deep red colour. Red fruit and vanilla bouquet. The wine is rich, long and well-balanced on the palate. Elegant, with subtle oak tannin.Vinification:Fermentation takes placein an architectural setting that combines the classic and the unusual. Chateau La Couronne makes wine very traditionally, though relying on the most up to date techniques when necessary(fermentation vats in a truncated conical shape, temperature control, etc…).Aging:12 months in stave-wood...

Notes: A big wine showing dense black fruit with integrated black fruits, anise, dried leaves and soft leather. Brooding, showing some development with chewy tannins in the long finish. Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

The wine is a traditional blend of three classic Bordeaux varieties, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Muscadelle; round, smooth and fruity, it is ideal as an apéritif or with fish, seafood, or goat cheese. - Winery

Appearance:Very deep and even red and garnet appearance with hints of deep purple.Nose:Open and expressive with great complexity. There are ripe black fruits (blackcurrants, elderberries) alongside more spicy characteristics (pepper, herbs)Palate:Very attractive in the mouth with firm yet silky tannins. Aromatic, spicy with a fabulously generous weight. The finish is long and delicate. - WineryProduct information: It was a simple thought: If we spend all this time, funds and energy to be truly...

Notes: Deep ruby red in color with a fine nose of black cherry and cassis. Dense fruit on the palate with a well-balanced and elegant finish. Color: RedGrapes: 60% Grenache15% Syrah15% Mourvedre10% CinsaultSoil: Sandy UrgonianAge of Vines: 40 years oldYield: 25 hl/haFermentation: 30 days in stainless steel vats with pump over, rack and return, and punching downAging: in stainless steel vats and 2nd passage oak barrels ...

Notes:The Chateau Mont-Redon red Châteauneuf-du-Papes open up and come into their own five to eight years after the harvest, but they can age over ten years depending on the vintage and the storage conditions. Terroir: Château Mont-Redon owns 100 hectares of the most perfectly-sited vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. More than half of their vineyards are planted on “diluvium alpin” soil on the highest Mistral (dry southern winds) blown plateaus of the appellation at elevations above 500 feet....

Notes:Deep color. Very expressive and complex nose with red fruits aromas. The mouth is rich with fines tannins and well-structured with cherry, plum and chocolate aromas. The finish is lightly spicy. Terroir: Château Mont-Redon owns 25 hectares of vines in the Côtes du Rhône appellation. Around the towns of Orange and Roquemaure, their Côtes du Rhône vines are planted on stony, limestone-clay plains. The generous sun encourages the grapes to reveal all their best qualities on these terroirs....

CHATEAU PALOUMEY: FROM GLORY TO OBLIVIONAt the beginning of the 19th century, Chateau Paloumey, a 35 hectare property in Ludon-Medoc, belonged to a wine merchant by the name of Octave Dupuy. Convinced of the southern Medoc’s excellent potential, he embarked on a complete renovation of the property Chateau Paloumey’s wines enjoyed an excellent reputation and were soon ranked among the best Crus Bourgeois du Medoc, as can be seen in the second edition of “Bordeaux and its Wines” published by...

The estate's Grand Vin's vineyards are located west of Ordonnac village. Its rows of vines grow on a double thalweg of gravelly-clay. They produce a very fi ne wine with tight texture, great richness and wonderful freshness. On the palate, the wine is pure and powerful, the tannins dense and spicy, and the finish of great depth with glorious aromas. Because of these qualities, Château Potensac is often considered to represent the pure Medoc style. It should be noted that Potensac was the only...

Notes:Dense ruby in color, this wine has a lot of personality. The palate is full of volume, with complex and delicate flavors of caramel, cassis and violet. It shows some maturity with notes of vanilla followed by silky tannins and a long finish.Grapes:80% Merlot20% Cabernet SauvignonAge of Vines: 30 Years OldFermentation: in stainless steel with maceration on the skins Aging: 60% in oak barrels, 40% in stainless steel tanks** Sustainably Produced ** ...

With holdings of 30ha in the Entre-deux-Mers region, Ch. St. Julian's vines are grown on clay-limestone with an average age of 30 years. The wine is a blend of 60% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc. Aged for 12 months in oak, 30% new. - Winery

Summary:The Château Saint-Sulpice Bordeaux Rouge is a blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is vinified as if it were a “classified growth”: complete de-stemming, eight-day fermentation in new temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and aging in vats for several months before bottling. This approach emphasizes the natural red fruit characters. The wine exhibits black cherry, spice and plum notes, with great depth and balance.Additional Information:The 2018 St. Sulpice...

Fermented and aged in stainless tanks for 6 months sur-lie. The wine's bouquet is packed with pretty perfumes of white flowers and citrus fruits (pink grapefruit), and has a great freshness and brilliant complexity in the mouth. - Winery Blend:70% SAUVIGNON BLANC25% SEMILLON5% MUSCADELLE

Notes: The heart of Clos Cibonne is Tibouren. The Roux family are great fans of this native varietal and believed it to be the ideal grape for the region. As part of the estate’s revitalization in the 1930s, André Roux replaced all of the estate’s Mourvèdre with Tibouren. Clos Cibonne soon became synonymous with Tibouren and received special permission from the A.O.C. to list the grape on its labels. The estate’s 15 hectares of vineyards are located a mere 800 meters from the coast and are...

At only eight hectares in size, this miniscule, ultra-traditional estate produces tiny quantities of just one wine: no luxury cuvee, no specialty blend, just a stunningly pure and complex Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Owner Claude Courtil is the godson of none other than Henri Bonneau, one of the most legendary and revered producers in the region, and he learned everything he knows about winemaking from his godfather. Henri and Claude share a deeply held commitment to natural winemaking: manual...