ALSACE
Domaine Moltès
Domaine Moltès was founded in 1925 when Antonio Moltès produced his first wines. In 1960, Roland, Antonio’s son, took over operation of the estate. Roland restructured the winery, bring new focus to the winemaking processes. He concentrated on the careful finesse of winemaking to produce wines of high quality. Today, his sons, Stéphane & Michael continue this tradition. They carry forth their family’s passion of producing elegant wines with great depth & texture.
Website: http: www.vin-moltes.com/FR/index.php
Domaine Moltès 2009 Riesling Réserve
Grown on south-east facing slopes this Riesling has aging potential of 2-4 years.
Grapes: 100% Riesling
Viniculture: Short pruning, grassing, land working. Manual harvesting only. During production gravity clearing out, fermentation in vats or barrels.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: pale yellow
Nose: Floral & fruit notes with traces of lemon, grapefruit & pineapple
Palate: Tart & lively with lush notes of honey-suckle. A hint of herbal spice on the finish.
Domaine Moltès 2009 Riesling Réserve Info Sheet
Domaine Moltès 2009 Riesling Réserve Shelf Talker
Domaine Moltès 2009 Pinot Blanc Réserve
Grown at an elevation between 210 & 310 meters on a hillside which slopes to the east, south-east. This wine has the potential to age for 2 – 3 years.
Grape: 100% Pinot Blanc
Viniculture: Short pruning, grassing, land working. Manual harvesting only. During production gravity clearing out, fermentation in vats or barrels.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: pale yellow
Nose: Soft white floral notes
Palate: An expressive white with a slightly smoky edge. The body is balanced with freshness & suppleness.
Domaine Moltès 2009 Pinot Blanc Réserve Info Sheet
Domaine Moltès 2009 Pinot Blanc Réserve Shelf Talker
BERGERAC
Chateau des Eyssards
On a 38 ha estate just southwest of the town of Bergerac in France’s Dordogne valley, winemaker Pascal Cuisset uses the assets of the land & climate along with the new wine making technology to produce beautifully full wines in the Bordeaux style with traditional Bordeaux grapes.
Chateau des Eyssards 2009 Bergerac Sec Cuvée Prestige
The vineyards for the grapes of the Bergerac sec are located near the town of Monestier, which has a slighter warmer micro-climate thus concentrating the sugars in the grapes leading to a fuller, richer more complex white wine.
Grapes: 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 30% Sémillon, 30% Muscadelle
Viniculture:Wine fermented and aged in new barrels and in 1-year-old barrel, the wine is stored in barrels on lees and stirred every 10 days for 6 to 8 months.
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright & deep golden straw yellow tone.
Nose: A beautiful nose jasmine flowers & ripe stone fruits
Palate: A full lush body, richer in style. The Muscadelle, difficult to cultivate, creates a deep layer of flavor that adds impressive complexity & character to the traditional Bordeaux Blanc blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon.
Chateau des Eyssards 2009 Bergerac Sec Cuvée Prestige Info Sheet
Chateau des Eyssards 2009 Bergerac Sec Cuvée Prestige Shelf Talker
Chateau des Eyssards 2007 Bergerac Rouge
On a 38 ha estate just southwest of the town of Bergerac in France’s Dordogne valley, winemaker Pascal Cuisset uses the assets of the land & climate along with the new wine making technology to produce beautifully full wines in the Bordeaux style with traditional Bordeaux grapes, exemplified in Chateau des Eyssards Bergerac Rouge blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc.
Grapes: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc.
Viniculture: 12 months in French oak barrels
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright red ruby hue.
Nose: Fragrant red berry fruits with deeper notes of plum & black cherry with a hint of cedar & dried herbs.
Palate: Well balanced, with firm tannins on its velvety body. Flavors of bright raspberry & red cherry with a touch of black pepper spice last through the long smooth finish.
Chateau des Eyssards 2007 Bergerac Rouge Info Sheet
Chateau des Eyssards 2007 Bergerac Rouge Shelf Talker
BORDEAUX
Château Martinot 2009 Entre-Deux-Mers
Literally translating to “between two seas,” Entre-Deux-Mers is the largest region within Bordeaux. Located on the Right Bank it is the area between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers.
Grapes: 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Semillon
Alcohol: 12% vol.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe white fruits, apple & light citrus.
Palate: Notes of citrus with tones of green apples lend to its bright refreshing quality. Well structured & delicate, clean & crisp.
Château Martinot 2009 Entre-Deux-Mers Info Sheet
Château Martinot 2009 Entre-Deux-Mers Shelf Talker
BURGUNDY
Cave de Bissey NV Crémant de Bourgogne
In 1928 Dr. Ozanon, a Burgundian wine producer, founded Cave de Bissey, one of the regions first co-operatives. Dr. Ozanon foresaw the resourceful advantages that would come from a group wine production: farming, production, management & marketing would be a group effort. 80 years later the cooperative still maintains strong ties with local producers while remaining committed to its original ethos: to respect the land in producing wines that combine quality & authenticity.
Website: http://www.bourgogne-blanc-rouge.com/
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Viniculture: traditional method
Alcohol: 12% vol.
Tasting Notes
Nose: ripe fruits, apple & quince with floral notes.
Palate: Hints of white floral interlay with notes of green apples, peach and apricot. Warm notes of toasted bread come through on the mid palate lingering through to the finish. Well structured with delicate bubbles persisting through the finish.
Cave de Bissey NV Crémant de Bourgogne Info Sheet
Cave de Bissey NV Crémant de Bourgogne Shelf Talker
Cave des Grands Crus Blancs 2009 Pouilly-Loché
Begun has a local wine cooperative in 1929 in the Maconnais hamlets of Vinzelles & Loché, Cave des Grands Crus Blancs has expanded to represent growers in all the renowned appellations of southern Burgundy, including St. Véran, Pouilly-Fuissé & Beaujolais. Cave des Grands Crus Blancs is renowned for its pure unadulterated chardonnay with 2009 poised to be an exceptional vintage with aging potention from 5-10 years.
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Viniculture: East facing slopes, 8-12 months in stainless steel tanks.
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale yellow with flecks of grey
Nose: Pineapple, apricot & spice
Palate: Combines power with elegant finesse. Notes of ripe apricot, honey & gingerbread spices.
Awards & Accolades
2008 Silver in Brussels
Cave des Grands Crus Blancs 2009 Pouilly-Loché Info Sheet
Cave des Grands Crus Blancs 2009 Pouilly-Loché Shelf Talker
LOIRE VALLEY
Alpha Loire Domaines
2010 marks the second vintage for this new Loire producer, founded by Fabienne Angier, Alain Guichet & Philippe Angier. With 2 domaines, Château de Valmer in Vouvray & the second winery in Le Pallet in the Muscadet area, they source their grapes from a wide range of areas in the Loire Valley: Cheverny, Rouraine, Montlouis, Vouvray, Chinon, Bourgueil, St. Nicolas de Bourgueil, Saumur Champigny, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie, Crémant de Loire & Vouvray (sparkling). They practice sustainable farming techniques & will be certified “Terra Vitis” by the end of this year. They look forward to the 2010 vintage as it is setting up due to the climatic conditions of the growing season to be one of the best in 10 years.
Alpha Loire
Roche de Lune 2009 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
From the AOC Touraine the wines of Roche de Lune make great food wines.
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Viniculture: Sustainable farming practices with the grapes selected from the top parcels
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Aromatic fruit notes
Palate: Thirst-quenching acidity on the balanced palate with nice minerality
Awards & Accolades:
Roche de Lune 2009 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc: Liger d’Argent 2010
Alpha Loire Roche de Lune 2009 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc Info Sheet
Alpha Loire Roche de Lune 2009 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc Shelf Talker
Alpha Loire Roche de Lune 2009 Vouvray 
Grapes: 100% Chenin Blanc, vineyards located up-stream from city of Tours around the villages of Chancay & Vernou.
Viniculture: 90% aged in stainless steel vats and 10% in new casks. The wine is aged on lees until bottling.
Appearance: Yellow-gold
Nose: Aromas of dried fruits honey and dried flowers along with some mineral notes and exotic fruit scents.
Palate: Good balance of sweet fruit and a persistent roundness. Pair with pork, foie gras, cheeses, or as an aperitif.
Alpha Loire Roche de Lune 2009 Vouvray Information Sheet
Alpha Loire
Roche de Lune 2009 Sancerre
From the AOC Sancerre the wines of Roche de Lune make great food wines. The limestone & granite soils surrounding Sancerre lend to lean fresh mineral quality to the wine.
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Viniculture: Sustainable farming practices with the grapes selected from the top parcels
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Aromatic citrus fruits with fresh notes of cut grasses.
Palate: Bright acidity on the palate balance with nice flinty mineral notes in this classic style Sancerre.
Alpha Loire Roche de Lune 2009 Sancerre Info Sheet
Alpha Loire Roche de Lune 2009 Sancerre Shelf Talker
Alpha Loire Roche de Feu 2010 AOC Chinon 
Grapes: 100% Cabernet Franc
Viniculture: Aged in stainless steel on lees prior to bottling.
Appearance: Rich cherry color with ruby reflections
Nose: Aromas of crushed red fruit & subtle notes of spices with some floral notes.
Palate: Intense ripe fruit notes of blackberry & currant fruit. Strong tannic presence that lingers on through the finish.
Pair with: Red or white meat. Perfect with goat cheese.
Alpha Loire Roche de Feu 2010 AOC Chinon Information Sheet
Alpha Loire Domaine de la Croix Bouquie 2011 Touraine Rouge 
Grapes: 80% Gamay, 20% Cabernet Franc
Viniculture: Aged in thermo-regulated vats.
Appearance: Cherry red color with ruby reflections
Nose: Red fruit aromas
Palate: Light but structured, straightforward wine with complexity. A fine and velvety tannic presence on the palate with a fresh and balanced finish.
Pair with: roasted chicken, bacon, game birds, parmesan cheese
Alpha Loire Domaine de la Croix Bouquie 2011 Touraine Rouge Information Sheet
Alpha Loire
Domaine de la Croix Bouquie 2009 Touraine Sauvignon
From the AOC Touraine, the wines of Domaine de la Croix Bouquie are the premier wines for Alpha Loire Domaines, categorized as their “Noble” wines.
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Viniculture: Sustainable farming practices with the grapes selected from the top parcels
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Aromatic fruit notes
Palate: Balanced with bright citrus acidity and stoney minerality
Awards & Accolades:
Domaine de la Croix Bouquie 2009 Touraine Sauvignon: Liger de Bronze 2010
Alpha Loire Domaine de la Croix Bouquie 2009 Touraine Sauvignon Info Sheet
Alpha Loire Domaine de la Croix Bouquie 2009 Touraine Sauvignon Shelf Talker
Alpha Loire
Domaine de la Croix Bouquie 2010 Pineau d’Aunis Rosé
From the AOC Touraine Pineau d’Aunis. The wines of Domaine de la Croix Bouquie are the premier wines for Alpha Loire Domaines, categorized as their “Noble” wines. This rosé is made of the grape varietal Pineau d’Aunis, a hybrid of the grapes Pinot Noir & Chenin Blanc and only grown in the Loire Valley.
Grapes: 100% Pineau d’Aunis
Viniculture: Sustainable farming practices with the grapes selected from the top parcels
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: pale pink
Nose: Notes of strawberries & fresh rhubarb
Palate: Bright & clean with a round soft finish.
Alpha Loire Domaine de la Croix Bouquie 2010 Pineau d’Aunis Rosé Info Sheet
Alpha Loire Domaine de la Croix Bouquie 2010 Pineau d’Aunis Rosé Shelf Talker
Château de la Bigotiere 2009 Muscadet
Located in the heart of Muscadet Sèvre et Maine in Val de Loire, Château de la Bigotiere has been family owned and operated for four generations. Their Muscadet is produced from 40 years old vines.
Grape: Melon de Bourgogne
Viniculture: Sur Lie
Alcohol: 12% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Pale yellow with light beading in the glass
Nose: light white floral notes
Palate: This drier style Muscadet has fresh light fruits notes with some stony qualities. Hints of lemon citrus.
Awards & Accolades
2009 Gold Medal Paris
Château de la Bigotiere 2009 Muscadet Info Sheet
Château de la Bigotiere 2009 Muscadet Shelf Talker
Château du Hallay 2009 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine
Dominique Richard’s winery covers 26 hectares, most of which is devoted to Muscadet wine. Since 1975 he has been using his know-how to produce a fine, flavorful wine. The list of prizes is long: 3 gold medals at the Paris agricultural fair in the last 15 years, the 1996 production was proclaimed a “coup de coeur” (love at first sight) by the discerning Hachette guide.
Grape: Melon de Bourgogne
Viniculture: Sur Lie
Alcohol: 12% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: pale yellow with fleeting emerald green reflections
Nose: Light lemon citrus with floral notes
Palate: Fuller style in body with crisp fruit flavors
Château du Hallay 2009 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Info Sheet
Château du Hallay 2009 Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Shelf Talker
Domaine de Marcé 2010 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
With its vineyards located around Oisly, one of the best regions for Sauvignon Blanc in Touraine, the wine of Domaine de Marcé beautifully expresses the qualities of the terroir.
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
Viniculture: Vinified in low temperature stainless steel tanks.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Light straw yellow.
Nose: Fragrant notes of cut grass & gooseberry.
Palate: Well balanced, with clean mineral freshness & bright citrus flavors. Direct & expressive, a beautiful example of Touraine Sauvignon Blanc.
Domaine de Marcé 2010 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc Info Sheet
Domaine de Marcé 2010 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc Shelf Talker
LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
Château du Grand Caumont
With 100 hectares of planted vines within the 140 hectare estate in the Lézignon Corbières commune, Château du Grand Caumont is one of the largest wine estates in Corbières. The rugged stony clay-limestone soils of the terraced vineyard create excellent filtration for the vines.
Website: http://www.grandcaumont.com
Château du Grand Caumont
2008 Cuvée Tradition Corbières
AOC Corbières appellation
Grapes:
40% Carignan: Old vines – full berry vinification
20% Carignan: Destemmed – traditionally vinified
35% Syrah: Destemmed – traditionally vinified
5% Grenache: Destemmed – traditionally vinified
Vinification: Each grape varietal are vinified separately using 2 different vinification techniques: full berry & traditional (For a full explanation …CLICK>). The juices are kept separate until blended during the winter. They are then further aged for at least a year.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Dark ruby red color, with garnet red highlights.
Nose: Intense & powerful with black berry fruits, violet & pepper aromas.
Palate: Dominated by dark berry fruit flavors, this wine is well balanced & structured with good length & a lingering finish. Delicious with beef, grilled meat, meats in sauces, stew and cheese.
Awards & Accolades
2002 Cuvée Tradition: Prix des Vinalies 2004.
2003 Cuvée Tradition: Gold Medal at the 2005 Concours des Vignerons Indépendants; Silver Medal at the Concours des Grands Vins du Languedoc Roussillon 2005; 3* Decanter Magazine 2005.
2004 Cuvée Tradition: Sceau de Qualité Internationale 2007 Montreal Canada; Silver Medal Concours des Grands Vins de France de Mâcon 2007.
2005 Cuvée Tradition: Gold Medal at the Concours Interprofessionnel des Vins de Corbières 2006; 1* Guide Hachette 2008.
2006 Cuvée Tradition: Bronze Medal Concours Agricole de Paris 2008.
Château du Grand Caumont 2008 Cuvée Tradition Corbières Info Sheet
Château du Grand Caumont 2008 Cuvée Tradition Corbières Shelf Talker
Château du Grand Caumont 2008 “Impatience” Corbières
From the AOC Corbières, the vines grow in terraced sections from gravely clay-limestone soils. As Château du Grand Caumont’s premier wine, ”Impatience” is produced in limited quantity.
Grapes:
45% Carignan Old Vines: over 50 years in age – full berry vinification
45% Syrah: Destemmed – traditionally vinified
10% Grenache: Destemmed – traditionally vinified
Vinification: 40% of the wine is aged for 8 to 12 months in French oak vats that are under 2 years old. The remaining wine is matured in stainless steel tanks. The wine is blended at the end of the winter before bottling.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Dark purple color with ruby highlights.
Nose: Rich & complex. Bright red cherry fruit with deeper darker notes of mellow fruit: prune, fig followed with spicy pepper & vanilla.
Palate: Elegant & approachable with a lightly oaked note. Flavors are concentrated with great depth & length. Notes of rich black fruit & spices. Well balanced tannins & a long finish. Perfect accompaniment for game dishes.
Awards & Accolades
Two Stars Guide Hachette 2000; Prix d’Excellence Vinalies 2002; Silver Medal Brussels 2000 & 2002.
1999 Impatience: Gold Medal Paris 2001.
2000 Impatience: Gold Medal Paris 2002 & Brussels 2003. 2001 Impatience: Silver Medal Brussels 2004; Silver Medal International Vinalies 2005.
2004 Impatience: 1* Guide Hachette 2007; Gold Medal Selections Mondiales Montreal Canada; Bronze Medal Challenge International de Blaye 2007.
2005 Impatience: Gold Medal Concours des Vignerons Indépendants 2007; Gold Medal Concours des Grands Vins de France Mâcon; Bronze Medal Concours Agricole de Paris 2007.
Château du Grand Caumont 2008 Cuvée Impatience Corbières Info Sheet
Château du Grand Caumont 2008 Cuvée Impatience Corbières Shelf Talker
Domaine de Mougin 2007 Vin de Pays de l’Aude
Domaine de Mougin is a second vineyard & label for the Caumont family, located in Vin de Pays de l’Aude near the Spanish border.
Grapes: 45% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 15% Carignan, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep ruby
Nose: Dark berry fruits with hints of chocolate & spice
Palate: A full bodied round fruit forward wine. Pairs nicely with grilled meats and pizza.
Domaine de Mougin 2007 Vin de Pays de l’Aude Info Sheet
Domaine de Mougin 2007 Vin de Pays de l’Aude Shelf Talker
Domaine Les Fusionels 2008 Cuvée “Le Rêve” Faugeres
Domaine Les Fusionels was started by Franco-Australian couple Jem & Arielle Harris. They are passionate about creating original, quality wines, while still being conscientious of the environment. Viticulture raisonnée is the vinicultural philosophy the Harris’ practice in caring for their vines; chemicals are kept to a bare minimum, the land is ploughed instead of applying herbicides and only organic fertilizers are used. “Our philosophy is to exploit our unique terroir to make exceptional wines, whilst employing viticultural practices which are in harmony with nature” – Jem Harris. Low yields from the vines ensure full maturity of the grapes while all picking of the fruit is done by hand to avoid bruising from machinery. Les Fusionels’ vineyard in the A.O.C. Faugeres commune sits on the hillside facing full south. ”Each individual vineyard parcel is given its own tank in the winery, so as to exploit their own individual characteristics” – Arielle Harris.
Website: http://www.les-fusionels-faugeres.com/
Grapes: 60% Grenache, 40% Syrah
Viniculture: Temperature controlled fermentation in tanks for about 15 days. The wine is stored in French oak barrels for 12-18 months before each wine is blended.
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Ruby red in color
Nose: Mature red fruits, cherry & strawberry followed by aromas of coffee, cocoa & a violet floral note.
Palate: Approachable with an elegant body & soft tannins that linger through the finish.
Domaine Les Fusionels 2008 Cuvée “Le Rêve” Faugères Info Sheet
Domaine Les Fusionels 2008 Cuvée “Le Rêve” Faugères Shelf Talker
Jean d’Alibert 2008 Languedoc Rouge
Part of the Jean d’Alibert cooperative, this vineyard is located in the high plateau highlands of Minervois.
Grapes: Syrah & Grenache
Viniculture: unoaked
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright ruby hue
Nose: Strawberry & herbal fragrances
Palate: A silky smooth full mouth-feel with flavors of ripe red berry fruits leads to a lingering finish with notes of spice.
Jean d’Alibert 2008 Languedoc Rouge Info Sheet
Jean d’Alibert 2008 Languedoc Rouge Shelf Talker
Domaine de l’Estagnol 2008 Minervois Rouge
This domaine is part of the Jean d’Alibert cooperative, located in the A.O.C Minervois.
Grapes: Syrah & Grenache
Alcohol: 13% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep, bright ruby
Nose: Aromas of red fruits & rustic herbs
Palate: Round & full with notes of dark cooked red berry fruits. A dry finish with firm tannins has hints of herbs & spice.
Domaine de l’Estagnol 2008 Minervois Rouge Info Sheet
Domaine de l’Estagnol 2008 Minervois Rouge Shelf Talker
Château d’Hautpoul 2008 Grande Réserve Minervois Rouge
Part of the Jean d’Alibert coopperative, this vineyard is located in the Minervois highlands of Causse.
Grapes: Syrah & Grenache
Viniculture: 12 months in oak
Alcohol: 13.5%
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Dark ruby hue
Nose: Dry herbal aromas
Palate: Dark jammy red fruits in the full textured body. Firm tannins last through to the finish with herbal & white pepper notes.
Awards & Accolades:
2010 Silver Medal in Macon
Château d’Hautpoul 2008 Grande Réserve Minervois Rouge Info Sheet
Château d’Hautpoul 2008 Grande Réserve Minervois Rouge Shelf Talker
Château Rivière 2010 Rosé
Located in the heart of Minervois, Château Rivière has south facing slopes with clay-limestone soil.
Grapes: Syrah & Grenache
Viniculture: hand harvested with low temperature fermentation
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright, dark pink
Nose: Aromas of strawberry & raspberry
Palate: Sweet & spicy with a round & fleshy body. Herbal hints with notes of soothing licorice in the finish.
Awards & Accolades:
2011 Gold medal in Paris
Château Rivière 2010 Rosé Info Sheet
Château Rivière 2010 Rosé Shelf Talker
PROVENCE
Château Barbanau 2010 L’Instant Rosé
From the classic rosé region, Provence, Château Barbanau has been family owned for over a hundred years with Sophie & Didier Simonini-Cerciello currently at the helm. They cultivate 30 hectares of vineyard classified in two controlled appellations: 7.5 hectares of Clos Val Bruyere are classified in A.O.C. Cassis and 23 hectares are classified in A.O.C. Côtes de Provence. The wines of Château Barbanau are produced jointly by Sophie & Didier but Sophie takes special care over the production of the rosé. This is a classic example of rosé from the AOC Côte de Provence & best enjoyed fresh & young.
Website: http://www.chateau-barbanau.com/en/
Grapes: 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah
Viniculture: Organic practices on a clay/chalk soil.
Alcohol: 12.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright, clear blush
Nose: Red fruits with white floral notes & peach flesh
Palate: Fresh with great finesse, full & fleshy
Chateâu Barbanau 2010 L’Instant Rosé Info Sheet
Chateâu Barbanau 2010 L’Instant Rosé Shelf Talker
SOUTHERN RHÔNE
Domaine Clavel 2007 Syrius Côtes du Rhône Villages St. Gervais
Domaine Clavel, set in the Côtes du Rhône village of St. Gervais, has 80 hectares of south facing hillside planted with vines over 40 years old.
Website: http://www.domaineclavel.com
Grapes: 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah
Viniculture: Traditional winemaking methods are practiced. The wine being aged Burgundian oak barrels.
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Appearance: Deep ruby red with purple glints
Nose: Stewed red fruits with hints of cocoa, caramel & spice.
Palate: A full body with a long finish & firm tannins. Flavors of licorice & spice prevail.
Domaine Clavel 2007 Syrius Côtes du Rhône Villages St. Gervais Info Sheet
Domaine Clavel 2007 Syrius Côtes du Rhône Villages St. Gervais Shelf Talker
Chateau des Roques 2007 Vacqueyras
A few miles from Avignon, Château des Roques is a 32 hectare estate set in the heart of the A.O.C Vacqueyras. Owner Pierre Seroul & winemaker André Fregière are both passionate about employing traditional winemaking methods while modernizing with modern equipment to reach the wine’s full potential.
Website: http://chateaudesroques.pagesperso-orange.fr/A_index.htm
Grapes: 70% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache, 15% Syrah.
Viniculture: Traditional winemaking practices. Wine is aged in French oak for 6 months.
Alcohol: 14% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep garnet hue
Nose: Black fruits with notes of spice.
Palate: A well balanced wine with a full body of concentrated black fruits on the front palate. Spicy notes linger on the long finish.
Chateau des Roques 2007 Vacqueyras Info Sheet
Chateau des Roques 2007 Vacqueyras Shelf Talker
Domaine de la Vieille Ferme de l’Eoune
In 1951, Mr. Durand decided to become a winemaker. He bought 30 ha of unplanted land to start his vineyard and thus began a wonderful adventure where passion of culture and wine are mixed. He built his first cellar for winemaking himself, expanding in 1978 to larger second cellar. Today, his son, Laurent, has taken over the wine making for the estate that has now expanded to 100 ha. Laurent’s more modern approach to winemaking coupled with his father’s long experience, the wine estate is always in evolution where quality & expression of the wine are a priority. This vineyard sits on the Plateau of Roaix.
Domaine de la Vieille Ferme de l’Eoune 2009 Rasteau
Grapes: 40% Grenache, 50% Syrah, 5% Carignan, 5% Mourvèdre.
Vinification: Traditional method. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with the wine stored in cement vats. The different grape varieties are separately vinifed and then blended.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep purple with garnet tints.
Nose: Dark black fruits & herbs
Palate: Jammy fruits – blackcurrants, blackberries, blueberries & prunes with notes of truffles & Provencal herbs in the finish. Well balanced & structured, silky with elegant tannins. Pairs well with game & spicy dishes but also white meats & poultry.
Domaine de la Vieille Ferme de l’Eoune 2009 Rasteau Info Sheet
Domaine de la Vieille Ferme de l’Eoune 2009 Rasteau Shelf Talker
Domaine de la Vieille Ferme de l’Eoune 2007 Côtes du Rhône
Grapes: 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Carignan, & 10% Cinsault
Viniculture: The grapes are hand-picked. Fermentation is in stainless steel tanks for 7 days with the wine stored in cement vats. The different grape varieties being separately vinifed & then blended. Malolatic fermentation is also present.
Alcohol: 13.5 %
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Ruby red
Nose: Red fruits
Palate: Well balanced with soft tannins. Notes of cherries & raspberries followed by a spicy finish.
Domaine de la Vieille Ferme de l’Eoune 2007 Côtes du Rhône Info Sheet
Domaine de la Vieille Ferme de l’Eoune 2007 Côtes du Rhône Shelf Talker
Le Gravillas
Sablet is nestled in at the foot of the Montmirail Laces. With a history of wine producing that dates back to the ancient Greeks. In 1974 the village was brought into the AOC Côtes du Rhône thus being formally recognized for being the wine producing area that it is. The winery “Le Gravillas” was founded in 1935 in Sablet Village, located in the heart of Vaucluse on the hillside of the Mountain “Les Dentelles de Montmirail”. The founders baptized the co-op “Le Gravillas” in honour of the soil of Sablet village formed by sand and gravel. Today the Gravillas co-op groups 150 vintners & covers 550 hectares. The vintners of the Gravillas co-op are regularly rewarded with medals in wine fairs at Orange, Mâcon, Paris, & Vinalies.
Website: http://www.cave-le-gravillas.com/
Le Gravillas 2009 Sablet Côte du Rhône Villages
Grapes: Grenache & Syrah
Viniculture: Traditional method controlled by cooling system. Maceration with skins during 12 days with “pumping over punching of the Cap” method. Aged in cement vats.
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep purple
Nose: Ripe black fruits
Palate: A full round body, well balanced with elegant tannins & dark fruits. Spices linger on the long finish.
Awards & Accolades:
Decanter 2010 World Wine Awards ~ Bronze
Le Gravillas 2009 Sablet Côte du Rhône Villages Info Sheet
Le Gravillas 2009 Sablet Côte du Rhône Villages Shelf Talker
Le Gravillas 2009 Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages
Grapes: 70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre
Vinification: Traditional method controlled by cooling system. Maceration with skins during 12 days with “pumping over punching of the Cap” method. Aged in cement vats.
Alcohol: 14.5% vol.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep dark purple color
Nose: Dark black fruits with aromas of provençal herbs
Palate: Fine tannins structure this well balanced wine. Notes of fig & blackberry come in with hints of provençal herbs giving the wine rich depth with a long finish.
Awards & Accolades:
Decanter 2010 World Wine Awards ~ Silver
Le Gravillas 2009 Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages Info Sheet
Le Gravillas 2009 Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages Shelf Talker
