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750ml - Case of 12
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Perfumed black cherry and raspberry aromas mingle with darker scents of leather, wild herbs, and smokiness....
750ml - Case of 12
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$24.40
Perfumed black cherry and raspberry aromas mingle with darker scents of leather, wild herbs, and smokiness....
750ml - Case of 12
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$25.28
Cherry red color with violet reflections. The bouquet is rich and complex, with aromas of red fruit, blackberry,...
750ml
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$21.93
$22.80
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$21.49
A bit reductive for now, hopefully to be addressed during élevage. Lifted, flinty fruit give a tight and upright...
750ml
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$34.94
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$34.24
If you find it hard to imagine how Southern Rhone wines can smell of Mediterranean herbs then you need to try this...
750ml
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$44.94
$46.39
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$44.04
Charming and deliciously drinkable now; so focused and precise. Does it have the depth to age? Time will tell....
750ml
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$24.00
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$23.52
Bright red, some blue and black highlights. Aromas of blackberry, “garrigue”, rosemary, and hints of violet. On...
750ml
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$22.20
12 bottles:
$21.76
Impressive nose of dried Mediterranean herbs, savory and old balsamic vinegar. Generous and moderate in acidity for...
750ml
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$39.90
$42.79
(92-94) A 50-50 blend of Grenache and Syrah, the 2017 Vacqueyras le Clos offers up peppery, spicy aromas, plenty of...
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Chateau Des Tours Vacqueyras 2009
750ml - Case of 12
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$301.70
(80% grenache and 20% syrah): Deep ruby. Extremely primary, pungent aromas of dark berry skin, cherry, licorice and...
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Chateau Des Tours Vacqueyras 2010
750ml - Case of 12
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$291.00
Bright red. Heady aromas of candied red fruits, cherry pit and anise, with a suave floral note emerging with...
750ml - Case of 12
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$40.23
Bright raspberry and redcurrant characters. A bit more fruit and generosity than this producer's Azalais, but the...
Altesse Melon de Bourgogne Red Rhone Blend France Rhone Valley Vacqueyras 750ml
One of the more unusual French grape varietals, Melon de Bourgogne has been grown in and around the Loire Valley for several hundred years. In fact, this grape was first planted in the Loire region of Pays Nantais back in the mid 17th century, after a devastating frost decimated most of the red grapes which were typical in the area. The winemakers of Pays Nantais were keen to cultivate vines which were hardy, high yielding, and capable of surviving another such frost, and so turned their attention to Melon de Bourgogne for this very reason. The native home of the varietal is actually in Burgundy, where it is still grown to a lesser extent.
Because Melon de Bourgogne produces naturally heavy yields, the vintners of Pays Nantais go to great lengths to reduce the amount of fruit the vines bear. This allows the finest characteristics of the grape to come forward, and also opens up the opportunity for it to express the wonderful granite and schist soils in which the vines are grown. Melon de Bourgogne is a minerally white wine grape varietal, with a very subtle set of fruit flavors. It is prized for its freshness and brightness, and is seeing a revival in the twenty first century as an excellent wine for pairing with a wide range of foods.
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 Rhone Valley of southern France is a particularly fascinating wine region, with a history that stretches back to at least six hundred BCE, when the ancient Greeks first began cultivating vines there. The region itself is split into two distinct sub-regions, with the northern sub-region being famed for its production of exceptional Syrah, Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier wines, packed full of interesting character and expressing the terroir found there. The southern sub-region is home to an enormous variety of grapes, and produces red, white and rosé wines, and some of the world's most famous and adored blended wines. The continental climate of the region is ideal for growing grapes, and the winds which blow from the Central Massif help temper the heat in the vineyards, leading to very ripe fruits holding plenty of flavor.