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 …
Corbiere Les Lanes La Baronne 2018 Introduction Still relatively unknown in the New World, the wines of Languedoc-Roussillon are the best-kept secrets. At Château La Baronne, the traditional grape varietal, Carignan, is the basis of the great Languedoc wines. Grown in a terroir of clay-limestone and sandstone, the owners of the château believed that a …
Saint-Chinian “Le Banel” Domaine les Païssels 2020 Introduction Still relatively unknown in the New World, the wines of Languedoc-Roussillon are the best-kept secrets. Domaine les Païssels, located at Babeau, 5km from the Saint-Chinian of the Languedoc region, is on shale slopes. Found in a fragile soil balance, Schist is a rare rock that gives great …
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Domaine de L’Épinay Folie Brut Introduction Although located in the Muscadet region, Domaine de L’Épinay grow the vines for the sparkling wines in loamy clay soils rather than granite and gravel largely found in Muscadet. The aim is to produce a pronounced fruity expression of the various grapes from the Loire region. This lively sparkling …
Graves Blanc, Château Peyrat 2019 Introduction Graves holds the distinction of being the only part of Bordeaux where red and white wines are made by most châteaux. Close to the village of Sauternes, Château Peyrat is dominated by Sémillon. This classic white Graves is a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon blanc. From Sémillon comes richness, …