Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, Agnes Paquet 2019 Introduction Located on the high slopes of Côtes de Beaune, the estate of Agnes Paquet produces prestigious white and red Burgundy wines. The estate’s Pinot Noir is grown in shallow ground made up of red earth, clay and limestone. Harvested and made in small batches, Hautes-Côtes de Beaune promises …
Côte Rôtie, Francois Fils 2019 Introduction Francois Fils is a small family-owned vineyard located in the communes of Saint-Cyr-sur-Rhône and Ampuis, a rare plot that qualifies for the appellation. The ridges run roughly north-east to south-west, providing the sun-bake aspects that help to make the appellation’s wines so rich and ripe. Côte Rôtie wines are …
Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits 2019, Laurent Roumier Introduction Domaine Laurent Roumier is located in the commune of Chambolle-Musigny, in Burgundy. The origins of the estate are linked to those of Domaine Georges Roumier, founded in 1924 by Laurent Roumier’s grandfather. From a parcel of vines planted in limestone that existed from the Jurassic era, …
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Ventoux, Martinelle 2018 Introduction Ventoux is a large wine region in the far southeast of the southern Rhône, on the border with Provence. The wines made in the Ventoux appellation are very similar to those of the Côtes du Rhône and share much the same combination of grape varieties. Grown in mostly clay-marl and limestone, …
Domaine la Bouissiere, Gigondas 2018 Introduction Set against the spectacular cliffs of the Dentelles de Montmirail, Domaine de la Bouïssière planted the first vines 60 years ago. This is the most northern of the important southern Rhône appellations. At 400 meters above sea level, the terrior produces mineral and intense wines. A blend of Grenache, …
Châteauneuf du Pape, Graveirette 2019 Introduction Domaine de la Graveirette is located between Orange, Avignon and Carpentra in the beautiful region of Vaucluse. In 2015, the estate undertakes its conversion to biodynamic agriculture to attain the Demeter certification. Châteauneuf du Pape, one of the best known appellations of southern Rhône, is said to be worthy …