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750ml - Case of 12
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$26.36
Fresh and direct, featuring a pure beam of cassis laced with light violet and anise notes. Shows a good jolt of...
750ml
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$36.71
$40.79
Consisting mainly of Syrah, this fruity red wine palate is silky, but persistent, with meaty flavours leading to a...
750ml - Case of 12
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$44.95
Very involved and inviting aromas of smoky toasty oak, beguiling black fruit and pastry tied into a lifted herbal...
750ml - Case of 12
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$17.44
Ripeness on the nose with flavours of cassis and plum. Good freshness and rich, spicy tannins. (Bronze) - DWWA 2023
750ml
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$13.86
12 bottles:
$13.58
Figuière aims for tight wines that express the unique terroir of coastal Provence. François Red is a fresh tasting,...
750ml
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$20.95
12 bottles:
$20.53
In northern Provence at 280-300 meters above sea level, the marine-originated soils here are mainly sandy, silty,...
750ml
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$12.94
12 bottles:
$12.68
Color: Very deep purple colour.
Nose: Intense blackcurrant and red fruit aromas with hints of flowers and...
750ml
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$18.00
The 2021 Les Baux de Provence combines 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Carignan, 20% Grenache, and 9% Syrah.
750ml
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$20.94
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$20.52
This earthy and rustic provençal wine is perfumed by the Mediterranean coast with its garrigue of wild thyme, sage,...
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750ml
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$37.20
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$36.46
Tour du Bon’s flagship wine, what Agnés calls “the blood of the earth” ; a blend of Mourvedre, Cinsault, and...
750ml
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$54.94
12 bottles:
$53.84
This cuvée is produced to showcase the best Mourvèdre selections from the Saint Ferreol vineyard, planted in the...
Bourbon Merlot Red Blend France Provence
Bourbon has survived all manner of difficulties and restrictions to become one of the world’s best selling and most recognizable spirits. This unique and distinctly American whiskey came from humble origins, allowing poor farmers in the fields of Pennsylvania and Maryland to make a living from their crops. Prohibition, temperance movements and conflict continuously threatened to wipe Bourbon from existence, but today the drink is stronger than ever and has a global audience of millions. Over time, it has become more refined, and innovation and experimentation has set modern Bourbon apart from other whiskey styles.
Today, the Bourbon heartland and spiritual home is in Kentucky, where the whiskey producers of northern states traveled to seek a new home, free from oppressive tax regimes in the early days. It is now far from the rough and ready spirit of yesteryear, governed by strict rules and regulations to maintain standards and keep quality high. Modern Bourbon must be made from a mash which is no less than 51% and no more than 80% corn (the rest of the mash being made from rye, wheat or barley), giving it a distinctive sweetness, and it must be aged in charred, white oak casks with no other added ingredient but water.
The varied flavors of different Bourbons come about mainly from the different quantities of the permitted grains in the mash. A larger proportion of rye will produce a spicy, peppery whiskey, whereas more wheat will result in a smoother, more subtle drink. Ageing and water quality, as well as the expertise and vision of the craftsmen who distill it, will also make a difference, meaning there is much more to Bourbon than might first meet the eye.
With its dark blue colored fruits and high juice content, Merlot varietal grapes have long been a favorite of wine producers around the globe, with it being found in vineyards across Europe, the Americas and elsewhere in the New World. One of the distinguishing features of Merlot grapes is the fact that they have a relatively low tannin content and an exceptionally soft and fleshy character, meaning they are capable of producing incredibly rounded and mellow wines. This mellowness is balanced with plenty of flavor, however, and has made Merlot grapes the varietal of choice for softening other, more astringent and tannin-heavy wines, often resulting in truly exceptional produce. Merlot is regarded as one of the key 'Bordeaux' varietals for precisely this reason; when combined with the drier Cabernet Sauvignon, it is capable of blending beautifully to produce some of the finest wines available in the world.
Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
The wines of Provence have proven themselves time and time again to be amongst the finest and most recognizable in the world. With over two and a half thousand years of wine making history, the region of Provence is one of the most ancient wine regions on earth, and one which is more successful and ancient than ever. Over the centuries, many different cultures and peoples made Provence their home, from the Romans to the Gauls, the Catalans and Greeks, making the wine culture of Provence a unique and fascinating one for lovers of interesting wines. Provence is most well known around the world for its rosé wines, most commonly made from the Mourvedre grape varietal, however, their red wines are once more gaining popularity due to their exciting fruit flavors and wonderfully herbal notes.