French  Wine

    We only include exceptional wines in our catalog; we tasted them and have a first hand knowledge of the producer and its process.  We took our selection based on our personal opinion and first-palate tasting. We took in consideration the awards, honors, and medals won in the country of production. We completely ignore the numerical scores of wines and favorable articles published outside the country of production, since they only consider some of the wines that are actually imported to the specific country.

     ( Sólo incluimos en nuestro catalogo vinos excepcionales, los catamos y conocemos personalmente al productor y el proceso de producción. Basamos nuestra selección en nuestra opinión personal y degustación. Tomamos en consideración los premios medallas y reconocimientos obtenidos por el vino en el país de su producción. Ignoramos completamente  las puntuaciones y artículos favorables que publican fuera del país de producción, dado que consideran algunos de los vinos que actualmente se importan a un país especifico.)

Bordeaux 

The name Bordeaux derives from Au bord de l’eau, Meaning along the waters. Bordeaux-the word alone fires the mind with the anticipation of greatness.  No other wine region is more powerful, more commercially clever, or more important as a source of profoundly complex, age worthy wines. Bordeaux lies along the path of three important rivers-the mighty Gironde, plus two rivers that feed it, the Dordogne and the Garonne.

Serious wine-making began in Bordeaux with the Romans, whose contribution can be seen in archeological remains-and on the labels of wines such as Château Ausone, named after the poet Ausonius who was born in St. Émilion.  When Henry II of England married Eleanor of Aquitaine, and Bordeaux became for 300 years what in sometimes still seems to be –a part of the British Isles.  Richard Coeur de Lion regularly drank wine from Bordeaux and, under King John, the region’s merchants were encouraged to send their barrels to England by an exemption from export tax.

            Much of that “Bordeaux” was actually produced nowhere near the city whose name it bore.  At that time, Bordeaux was an internationally famous sea-port; its name was far more saleable than, say, that of a wine such as Cahors which was produced a long cart-ride inland.

Bordeaux is the largest and must successful wine-growing region in France. It is a symbol and model for the whole word of wine. Bordeaux is divided into multiple smaller sub-regions and smaller appellations. Generally speaking the smaller the appellation; the finer the wine.  In the finer wine the appellation is what appears on the label. The sub-region and Bordeaux as the region aren’t mentioned in the fine wine label.

Labels marked under regional appellation -Bordeaux or Bordeaux Supérieur- indicates a wine came from the most basic appellations areas, wines that meet certain baseline requirements.

The elite wines, which have established the fame of the Bordeaux region, have labels marked under Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC).  It means the wine comes from the Appellation where the label says it does, and is made from the approved grapes and viticultural practices (AOC Saint-Émilion, AOC Pessac-Leognan, AOC Pauillac AOC Margaux and AOC Pomerol).

Les Vins Robin

            The two cousins, Alain Aubert and Dominique Robin, descendants from a long lineage of growers, carry on the family tradition following in the footsteps of their great grandfather, Jean-Prosper Robin, who, in 1908, purchased Château La Couspaude which now ranks among the very finest Great Classified Growths of Saint-Emilion.

  Chateau Busquet - AOC LUSSAC - SAINT-ÉMILION.  The Vineyard:  There are currently some ten hectares under vine, 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.  The vineyard is made up of different parcels around the Château, on limestone soil. 

Vinification:  Together with Château Le Castelet, this vineyard is the special responsibility of Dominique Robin who believes that traditional methods should be married to modern technology to produce the best quality possible from each parcel of vines.  Vinification in stainless steel vats lasts between 20 and 30 days according to the vintage, to produce fruity, aromatic wines.  The wines are well balanced, without excessive tannin, for drinking young.  They also seem to age well.  So far oak barrels have only been used in experiments at this Château.

    Château Haut Gravet - AOC SAINT-ÉMILION GRAND CRU. This very beautiful property is located at the foot of the Saint Emilion slopes, immediately next to the best vineyards in the area.  This soil is distinguished not only by its quality but also by its history.  The village of Saint Emilion, which overlooks the vines of Château Haut-Gravet is classified as a world UNESCO heritage site and is home to a number of architectural masterpieces dating form the Middle Ages.  But it is nevertheless the exceptional quality of the wines produced around its walls that has made Saint Emilion world famous.  Château Haut-Gravet, like the other great properties in this area, is at the same time the beneficiary and the guardian of this historical inheritance.  To open a bottle of Château Haut-Gravet means that one’s guests are not only offered an exceptional wine, but are also invited to share a part of the universe marked by a thousand-year tradition.

Château Haut Gravet. Grape Varieties: 70% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc

2003 Vintage Maturity:Drink it over the next 12-14 years.

2001 Vintage Maturity: Anticipated maturity:  2005-2014.

2000 Vintage Maturity Its best between 2006-2020.

1999 Vintage Maturity. Five to six years of cellaring.  Anticipated maturity:  2002-2010.

1998 Vintage Maturity At least 5 years. 

  Château Le Castelet AOC POMEROL. The Vineyard:  One hectare of Merlot, of four different clones, are planted on sandy gravel soil.  Already it has been interesting to see how each different type reacts and research here is helping with replanting at other vineyards belonging to the Robin Family.

Vinification:  The wines of Château Le Castelet are vinified in stainless steel vats with a fairly long fermentation period before being aged in 100% new Merrain oak barrels.  They take on a marked oak character which, married to the roundness of the Merlot, produces a very distinctive style of wine, extremely agreeable almost from bottling.  There has not yet been enough time to test the ageing capacities of Château Le Castelet.

From the first vintage Château Le CASTELET has been awarded medals at the Concours Agricole de Paris.

Château La Graside - AOC Bordeaux 

White Wine.  100% Semillon, more than 40 years old.

Wine-Making Techniques and Wine Characteristics :  Fermented, made and matured in casks. It is not a very dry wine, because the grapes are harvested when fully ripe. Being a varietal, it is round and full of fruit, very pleasant to drink young, when served cool, but not chilled.

  Château La Commanderie - AOC Cru Bourgeois Saint-Estèphe

The Château is named after the « Commanderie des Templiers ”, an ancient building dedicated to the “Knights of the Templars” Order which then stood on the estate.

Château La Commanderie. Grape Varieties:  55% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Merlot 5% Cabernet Franc. Ageing: 12 months in tanks and barrels.

The vine has been cared for methodically in order to bring in the best grapes possible.  A state of the art winery has been added.  After the fermentation, the wine is traditionally barrel-aged in French oak for about ten months.

Château de la Commanderie displays richness, elegance and complexity.  A touch of toastiness complements ripe, red berry aromas.  Today, it is considered a benchmark in the Saint Estephe appellation.

                       Collector's Dream Selection

The Collector's Dream  Selection  wines are considered the top of Bordeaux. The First Growths, Ausone, Cheval Blanc and Pétrus are sometimes referred to as the "Big Eight" of Bordeaux.  Some are classified as first-growths and others are not classified, but sometimes the market value is higher than the first-growths.

The following wine brands usually are among the best in a vintage.  Of course, this isn’t always the case, and any given first-growth can make wines inferior to those from lesser-ranked estates selling at a fraction of the cost.  Our selections include only certain vintages that according to our knowledge are the best.

Some properties have been neglected, while others have been significantly improved upon.  There are many wine properties that are performing well above their ranking, and others performing well below.

In 1855, Napoleon III asked Bordeaux’s top chateau owners to rate their wines from best to worst for the Paris Exhibition, a fair.

The Medoc:  In 1855, the chateaux of Medoc and one chateau in graves were classified into four Premiers Crus (First Growths), fourteen Deuxiemes Crus (Second Growths), fourteen Troisiemes Crus (Third Growths), ten Quatriemes Crus (Fourth Growths), and eighteen Cinqiemes Crus (Fifth Growths).

St. Emilion:  In 1954, the chateaux of St.  Emilion were classified into eleven Premiers Grands Crus Classes and fifty-three Grands Crus Classes.  The classification, which is revised every decade, was last updated in 1996.

Never classified:  Pomerol, as well as Entre-Deux-Mers, Fronsac, Canon Fronsac, and other outlying areas.

            Curiously, as I’ve said, the classified chateaux were not from all over Bordeaux.  In fact, they were located only in the Medoc and in Sauternes and Barsac.  There was one exception, Chateau Haut-Brion in Graves.

            Unveiling a first-time ever classification of important wines may have made the Paris Exhibition more exciting, but it also started a political and ideological battle that continues to this day.

            Those opposed to the classification wonder why a wine that sold for the most money in 1855 should still be rated one of the best wines in Bordeaux today?

          The best Bordeaux vintages of the last 25 years are; 1982, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1996, and 2000. Vintage Records

Bordeaux Collector's   Dream  Selection.  The wines were packed by the château in original wooden cases. They are in perfect condition, regarding level of wine, label, or cap; maintained at optimum levels of care in Bordeaux cellars or in the United Kingdom, in the finest wine storage service in the world (Octavian Vaults), where lie 100 feet below the Bath stone hills of Corsham with perfect temperature and humidity, and a depth that eliminates natural light and vibration for perfect cellarage. (Bordeaux Certificates). 

   CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD The name Lafite comes from the Gascon language term "la hite", which means "hillock". There were probably already vineyards on the property at the time when the Ségur family organized the vineyard in the 17th century, and Lafite began to earn its reputation as a great winemaking estate. Jacques de Ségur is credited with the planting of the Lafite vineyard in the 1670's and in the early 1680's. In 1695, Jacques de Ségur's heir, Alexandre, married the heiress of Château Latour, and they gave birth to Nicolas-Alexandre de Ségur. The fiefs of Lafite and Latour were thus unified at the beginning of their estate legacy.  Beginning in 1716, Maquis de Ségur would consolidate Lafite's initial successes. He improved the winemaking techniques and above all enhanced the prestige of fine wines in foreign markets and the Versailles court. He became known as "The Wine Prince", and Lafite's wine became "The King's Wine", with the support of the Marechal de Richelieu. The Marquis did not have any sons, and his property was divided between his four daughters. Lafite was thus separated form Latour, despite its remaining in the family and being governed by the same steward until 1785. After the French Revolion in 1789, the Château was sold to a Dutch wine merchant. In 1868, Baron James de Rothschild purchased Château Lafite, since then, five generations have owned the estate.

    CHÂTEAU LATOUR When one evokes the name Château Latour, one immediately thinks of a fortified tower built on the banks of an estuary overlooking the water, the vines and the marshes. This tower really did exist and a glorious past is attached to it. The Tower of Saint-Lambert was propably built during the 14th century. In 1378, Château Latour "en Saint-Maubert", called later Château La Tour and then Château Latour, entered the annals of history. The existing tower, which has nothing to do with the orginal one, did not give its name to the vineyard. This tower is indeed a pigeon house. It would appear that the domaine of Latour remained under joint ownership until the end of the sixteenth century. By the end of the 16th century the proprietors had been reduced to a family called Mullet. At the end of the 17th century, after a succession of sales, the Latour estate became the property of the Ségur family. It is in 1718 with the Marquis de Ségur, that the great history of the vineyard starts. "The Prince of Vines" increased the family holding with the acquisition of Mouton (Rothschild) and Calon (Ségur). During the first half of the 18^th century, the land of Latour was run in accordance with the possibilities given by the other vineyards of the De Ségur. But at the death of the Marquis, Latour received the necessary care and investment it required and started to develop its full potential, and then to be highly recognized around the world, thanks to the recon quest of the British market. The reputation of Château Latour was consolidated during the 19th century, classified as First Growth in 1855. In 1963, the heirs of the Marquis de Ségur sold 75% of the Château Latour shares; the new shareholders became "Harveys of Bristol", and "Hallminster ltd", both British Companies. In 1989, Allied Lyons, already owner of 25% of the shares, bought Pearson's as well as those remaining in the hands of some individual owners, and thus became the majority shareholder. In July 1993, Allied Lyons decided to sell their shares to François PINAULT. Entrepreneur and Businessman, Mr Pinault finally brought Château Latour back into French hands.

   CHÂTEAU MARGAUX It was already known in the 12th century and at that time had the name "La Mothe de Margaux" but there were not yet any vines. By the end of the 17th century, Château Margaux covered 265 hectares (654 acres), a surface area which it never abandoned thereafter. In 1705, the London Gazette offered the first sale of a great Bordeaux wines: 230 barrels of "Margoose". It was at the beginning of the 18th century that the great wines of Bordeaux started their rise to fame, and an informal classification was established. The French Revolution brought this golden century for Bordeaux to an end. Châtea Margaux was sold by the revolutionaries by auction as National Property. Laure de Fumel bought the estate. She was the last descendant of the Lestonnac, Pontac and Audèle families, all of whom were related and who had carefully watched over Margaux for three centuries. The new purchaser in 1801, Bertrand Drouat, built in place of the gothic manor, the residence that we admire today. In the classification of 1855, only four growths were ranked "First Great Classified Growth" and Margaux was the only one to be marked 20 out of 20. It is in 1977 that André Mentzelopoulos bought Margaux to Pierre and Bernard Ginestet. He died in 1980, too young and too quickly for him to be able to enjoy the revival of his château Margaux. His daughter, Corinne immediately took passionately to the cause of Margaux. Since 1993, Paul Pontallier has been administring the estate.  

     CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD, a Premier Cru Classé from the Bordeaux region and one of the world's greatest wines, is owned by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild, daughter of the legendary Baron Philippe. The estate includes 205 acres of vines at Pauillac planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (77%), Merlot (11%), Cabernet Franc (10%), and Petit Verdot (2%). It benefits from exceptionally good natural conditions, both in the quality of the soil and the situation of its vines and their exposure to the sun. From the grape to the bottle, Château Mouton Rothschild receives meticulous attention to detail, combining a respect for tradition with the latest techniques. Harvesting is carried out by hand, and the wine is matured in new oak casks. In 1853, Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, a member of the English branch of the family, bought Château Brane Mouton and renamed it Château Mouton Rothschild. In 1922, his great-grandson Baron Philippe de Rothschild (1902-1988) decided to take the future of the estate into his own hands. The Victory year 1945, marked the start of a fascinating collection of works of art, created every year for the Mouton label by famous painters. In 1973, after twenty-year battle, Baron Philippe de Rothschild obtained a revision of the 1855 classification and Mouton was officially recognized as a First Growth. In 1988, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild succeeded her father Baron Philippe.

   CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC  The present-day Cheval Blanc vineyards had vines at least as far back as the 18th century, as shown by Belleyme's map of the region dated 1764. The vineyard is in a single block, and borders on the Pomerol appellation. An outstanding terroir and unusual proportions of Cabernet Franc and Merlot give this great wine an absolutely unique flavor. Chateau Cheval Blanc has had a greater number of outstanding vintages than any other classified first growth over the past century. Another unusual characteristic of Cheval Blanc is that once it reaches its peak, it maintains it for a very long time. This admirable wine is powerful, soft, rich, round and silky. It has tremendous fruit and elegance as well as exceptional quality from year to year.

      PÉTRUS   There is no official classification of Pomerol, but Petrus is unofficially recognized as a Premiere cru. It fetches a much higher price than any other red wine in the world, wine market, and at auction it achieves even higher prices relative to the rest.   This Bordeaux was served at Queen Elizabeth's wedding in 1947. In America, Pétrus become the favorite wine of the Kennedy’s.  

                The wine is exceptional and its price always increases, but at any price Pétrus  will always be sold.  The price is irrelevant because it is a limited production due the small size of the property and the strong demand of every educated palate wanting Pétrus, regardless of its cost.  It is not enough to have the money to buy this prized wine, but it is also necessary to be part of   privileged clients of selected distributors of Pétrus.   

Vallée du Rhône

The Rhône Valley is a large region; it is conventionally divided into the Northern Rhône and the Southern Rhône. 

The Northern Rhône starts at Vienne and runs some 30 miles south of Valence.  The vineyards in the north are positioned on steep, granite terraces and they make some of the river valley’s best wines.

Northern Rhône

The northern Rhone  is where many of the  Rhone Valleys rarest and most expensive, reds and whites are made. The region begins with Cote  Rotie the northernmost appellation, and extends about 50 miles south, as far as Comas and the small, inconsequential St. Peray In between are the five appellations: Condrieu, Chateau-Grillet, St.-Joseph, Hermitage, and Crozes Hermitage.

  Hermitage

In the eigthteenth and nineteenth centuries, Hhermitage was France’s costlies red wine. Not only was ti more expensive than the best Bordeaux, but the best Bordeaux were usually “hermitaged,” meantig that Hermitage was secretly blended in to give the Bordeaux extra depth, color, and richnees. Even First Growths, such as Chateau Lafit and Chateau Margaux, were occasionally hermitaged , though the chateaux’s owners would have denied it.

                The appellations Hermitage is actually a single 1,000-foot-higth granite hill, with vineyards clinging to its mostly southern facing slope. There room for only  about 300 acres of vines, makig the whole of Hermistage smaller than some wine properties in California.

                Predictable, there are many legends concerning hermits who supposedly gave Hermitage its name. The one most often told concerns a medieval crusader, Gaspard de Sterimberg, who, after being wonded in war, granted, by Queen Blanche de Castille, the right to establish a sanctuary on top the hill. A small, ancient stone chapel still marks the spot.  It is for this chapel that  La Chapelle, the top wine of Paul Jaboulet Aine, is named .

Cave De Tain – Hermitage – Rouge

100% Syrah. Long and classic vatting (20 days). Running off when the wines are warm, directly into French oak barrels. Large part of new French Oak. Maturing : 18 months in French-oak barrels (225 liters per barrel). The malolactic fermentation takes place in barrel and is followed by several rackings.

               CROZES-HERMITAGE

FOLLOWING hermitage tradition, Crozes-Hermitage makes red wines from syrah and whjites wines frommarsanne and a bit of roussanne. The Crozes Hermitage vineyards however, are mostly on the flatlands that spread out south and east of the hill of Hermitage. The area they cover is ten times largermthan Hermitage.

                Beause Crozes-Hermitage comes from less distinguished, higher-yielding vineyards, it is usually ligther and less exciting than either  Cote-Rotie or Hermitage. There are notable exceptions. The red Crozes-Hermotage of Alain Graillot, for example, comes from syrah planted in very poor soil that is harvested at very low yields. A vibrant, complex, poppery wine, packed with delicious black  currant flavors it’s easily the equal of many Hermitages- at less than half the price

Cave De Tain  -  Crozes-Hermitage- Selection Premiere -  Rouge

  100% Syrah. Selection of grapes depending on maturity and quality. Grapes are destemmed. Selection of tanks during the fermentation and optimum extraction by “pigeage”. Vatting for 12-15 days. Malolactic fermentation in wooden tanks..

Cave De Tain -  Crozes-Hermitage – Blanc

100% Marsanne. Careful selection of grapes depending on the origin, maturity and quality. Direct pneumatic pressing, moderate clarification. Yeasting and fermentation in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperature (16-18°C).

Southern Rhône

      Château La Canorgue  produces high quality wine using the most natural methods ( Organic and Biodynamic). Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée  (AOC) Cotes du Luberon.

Farming

Organic farming for more than 20 years.  No chemical fertilizer but only manure a biodynamic preparations.  No weed killer but a mechanical or manual labor to remove weed.  The vines are ploughed during fall and springtime to lighter the soil.

Treatments against vine illness with “bordelese gruel” mixed with nettle infusions.  No pesticides but plants essences (mint, pine tree,…) and “sexual confusion mixing up traps” for the butterflies.

Winemaking

Château la Canorgue- Vendanges de Nathalie rouge is made with a blend of Syrah and Grenache (50% of each).  The grapes are harvested by hand. Tasting: Cherry colored. This wine has a tender and young bouquet. Red berries, spices. The palate is rich. Fruity, fresh and feminine.

Additional information and the highest awards won by Château La Canorgue.

           Domaines Bour & Domaine de Grangeneuve. Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée AOC Coteaux du Tricastin.

The co-operative winery Cave de Saint Désirat  gathers some 200 members. The vineyards in production cover a total area of 855 acres. 515 acres of A.O.C. Saint-Joseph, 7.5 acres of A.O.C. Condrieu and 332 acres of vin de pays des Collines Rhodaniennes and vin de pays de l’Ardèche.

     In the heart of the Southern Rhône Valley, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the most prestigious appellations.  It became famous when the Popes decided in the XIII century to establish their summer residences in the village.  They were the first to develop the vineyard and turn it into a thriving business.

The vineyard spreads out widely on hill slopes covered with clay and swept by Mistral (northern wind).  This specifically allows to keep the heart of the day and to restore it during the night.  It benefits from distinctive climate-warm and dry summers, cold winter very sunny the all year around.  Best conditions for wine growing are gathered to provide harmonious wine.

                Louis Mousset is fitted with highly technical production unit where the oenological concepts keep close to the experience and efficiency of the “Cellar Master”.

Louis Mousset Coteaux du Tricastin Grape varieties: Grenache:  80% (for power and body), Syrah:  20% (for colour and fruit). Tasting: This wine has a beautiful red bright colour.  Its bouquet is fine and fruity.  It is well-balanced, fruity with a good structure.

Louis Mousset Prestige Châteauneuf-du-Pape.  Grape Varieties: They are very ancient and rich since 13 official varieties are allowed:  Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Bourboulenc among the commonest; Picpoul, Muscadin, Terret noir, Counoise, Vaccarese, Picardan, Clairette and Roussanne otherwise. Tasting: This vineyard produces very typical red wines full of character, racy, well-balanced, with persistent aromas of spices and red fruit, long in the mouth, with a beautiful, bright ruby color.

Laudun

     Laudun is a very lively village that has retained the architectural harmony of Mediterranean villages, symbolizing the land and its inhabitants. In the village's streets, although modern times have brought their conveniences, the southern French way of life is still present, hospitable and tied to its heritage Several monuments attest to the rich historic heritage of the village, including Romanesque chapels and the village church with its gothic portal. The Romans settled the village during several centuries. They left many ruins, including the extensive site on the plateau above Laudun. Legend says that Caesar himself camped there during his invasion of northern Gaul (what is now France). The plateau now known as the "Camp de Cesar" is the biggest archeological dig in the Languedoc region. The history of those far gone times, including that of the vineyards that were planted, is written in the ruins.

     They are vinegrowers, as were their fathers before them, and their grandfathers, who founded Vignerons de Laudun winery. They have maintained their love for their land and they are proud of this soil that makes such good wine. They know its history just as they know the history of the vineyards of Laudun.  

        Among the six domains of wine produced at the Vignerons de Laudun winery, several are very old, their names evocative of the ties of the inhabitants to their land.

   On the other side of the Laudun territory, not far from the Roman ruins, the "Manoir de Figon" is a name that goes back over at least 300 years. The domain covers 15 hectares, and the farm, known as the "Manoir," is a large traditional building where the old winery is still visible.

Vieux Village Red AOC Laudun Côtes du Rhône Villages  Blending : 70% Grenache – 20% Syrah – 10% Carignan Tasting : The eye : dark brown robe;   the nose : aromas of red fruits, undergrowth notes: in mouth : supple, refined and round. Domaine du Boulas red 2004  won a silver medal at Avignon WIne Challenge 2005

Camp Romain Red AOC Laudun Côtes du Rhône Villages Blending : 70% Grenache – 20% Syrah – 10% Carignan Tasting :  the eye : a dark robe with brown reflections;  the nose: aromas of ripen/jammed fruits, under-wood;  in mouth : ample mouth, well-blended tannins. Camp Romain 2000 had won  bronze medals at Macon Wine Challenge 2001 and 2002

Manoir de Figon Red AOC Laudun Côtes du Rhône Villages. Blending : 70% Grenache – 20% Syrah – 10% Carignan. Tasting: the eye : dark robe with violet reflections;  the nose : aromas of red fruits; in mouth : pleasant concentration in ref fruits and spices. Manoir de Figon we won for the vintage 2003 a bronze medal at Macon Wine Challenge 2004

Moment D’Exception Red AOC Laudun Côtes du Rhône Villages. Blend : 40% Syrah – 60% Grenache. Tasting : the eye : ruby intensive brown robe; the nose : subtle aromas of red fruits, spices (pepper) and liquorice; in mouth : fine, intensive with melted tannins. Moment d'Exception won for the vintage 2003 a bronze medal at the Paris Wine Challenge 2004. For the vintage 2004 won a silver medal at Paris Wine Challenge 2005 and a silver medal at Vinalies Wine Challenge 2005,

Domaine du Boulas Red AOC Côtes du Rhône. Blending : 40% Grenache – 35% Carignan – 25% Syrah. Tasting: the eye: pretty ruby colour; the nose : notes of little red fruits, spices (pepper); in mouth : a very round supple finish. Domaine du Boulas red 2004  won a silver medal at Avignon WIne Challenge 2005.

Domaine du Boulas White AOC Côtes du Rhône. Grape varieties  100% Grenache.Tasting : the eye: shiny and light yellow; the nose : aromatic nose with light note of acacia and citrus;  in mouth : fresh, fine and dry. Domaine du Boulas white 2004 won a gold medal at Orange wine challenge 2005.

Provence

It is in 600 BC some Grecian merchants ship back some Provence wines to Greece. At that time "amphorae" of Provence wines were very successful in Greece. The Roman, nearly 400 years letter, founded the city of Aix-en-Provenceand developed the vineyards to thirst the roman army. There’s much more to Provence than the cheery rose that you may well have quaffed on holidays in the region.  Most wine from Provence, though, is labeled Cotes de Provence.  Cassis, Bellet, Palette, Coteaux d’ Aix-en-Provence, and Les Baux-de-Provence are other  Provence appellations.

    The Mas de Cadenet, located at the foot of the Sainte Victore Mountain, is symbolic of Provencal tradition, and represents a long-lasting love story between a family and its land. The history of the Mas began in 1813, when the property was purchased by Jean-Jacques Négrel and his brothers.  But the history of wine and its association with this Mas is much older still. Fragments of amphorae dating back to roman times have been found on the estate, proving that wines were already produced here in ancient times.  Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée AOC Côtes de Provence.

Mas Negrel Cadenet – Red . Wine for ageing.  A delightful pleasure for connoisseurs.  Grape varieties:  40% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 20% Cabernet-Sauvignon. 22-day fermentation in vats.  Maturing in barrels between 12 and 15 months.  Superb deep garnet red colour.  A rich and sophisticated texture.  A complex and intense perfume, with a melting blend of rich, plump and tender spices and fruit that lingers in the mouth.

  Mas de Cadenet - Rose: Grape varieties:  40% Grenache, 40% Cinsault, 20% Syrah. A traditional Rose with an attractive salmon pink colour.  Its refined and complex bouquet has both fruity and floral notes. In the mouth, it has a fresh yet rich, smooth and well balanced taste.  It is a dry connoisseur wine with a delicate and full flavor.

  Mas de Cadenet - Red: Grape varieties:  45% Grenache, 40% Syrah, 15% Cabernet-Sauvignon. Matured in oak tuns for 6 to 8 months.  Bright crimson robe, strong characteristic bouquet of black fruit laced with spice, and venison.  Well-structured wine, delicious on the palate, with bags of fruit.  Can be served slightly chilled, after ageing three or four years.  Its color will then be rounder with an amber hue and it will develop deeper and more delicate flavors and aromas.

Honors &  Medals won by  Mas de Cadenet.

Domaine Le Grand Cros is situated in the commune of Carnoules, 35 Km North East of Toulon and 60 km North West of Saint-Tropez. It lies therefore in the foothills of the Massif des Maures.Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée AOC Côtes de Provence.

         Les Quatre Tours (Cellier des Quatre Tours).  Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée AOC Coteaux d’ Aix-en-Provence.

Cellier des Quatre Tours - Classique - Red: Red cherry color.  Strong bouquet with matured fruits notes, and spices. Round and soft palate, without heaviness.  The tannins are soft and the wine is well balanced.  Matured aromas with red fruits jam and notes of leather.  A very classic Coteaux d’Aix en Provence red, unoaked fruity and well balanced.  The cabernet sauvignon marks the wine but is not predominant. Grape Variety:  Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cellier des Quatre Tours-Prestige-Red: Red cherry color.  Strong bouquet with matured fruits notes, and spices. Round and soft palate, without heaviness.  The tannins are soft and the wine is well balanced.  Matured aromas with red fruits jam and notes of leather.  A very classic Coteaux d’Aix en Provence red, unoaked fruity and well balanced.  The cabernet sauvignon marks the wine but is not predominant. Grape Variety:  Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Grenache.

Cellier des Quatre Tours-Tradition-Red: Black cherry color.  Fruity bouquet, with matured red fruits and candy fruits (Cherry, plum, blackberry…..), with a hint of pepper.  Supple, with soft tannins, well balanced, with fruity aromas and some wild notes.  Well balanced concentrated red, with an enjoyable fruit. Grape Variety:  Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet.

Cellier des Quatre Tours-Tradition-Rose: Salmon pink color.  Fresh and delicate bouquet, with red fruits (Strawberries, red currents,…..) and floral notes.  Round and fresh at the same time, well balanced, with fruity aromas (red fruits and pink pine apple) and a hint of spices.  A structured rose that can be enjoyed either as an aperitif or with a meal. Grape Variety:  Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault.

Awards won by Cellier des Quatre Tours

      Château des Gavelles .Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée AOC Coteaux d’ Aix-en-Provence.

Champagne  

     The most northerly of France’s fine wine regions, Champagne is the source of the world’s finest sparkling wines. Its northern latitude means the grapes, even when fully ripe, still have high levels of acidity. Without the bubbles, Champagne would be undrinkable. In 1668 a Benedictine monk called Dom Pérignon couldn’t control the wine’s fermentation getting a persistent sparkle. Brother Pérignon invented the sparkling champagne by mistake, initially.

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