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Fresh and direct, featuring a pure beam of cassis laced with light violet and anise notes. Shows a good jolt of...
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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
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$19.60
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Saint Auguste is a selection of the best cuvees of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The robe is a rich dark...
750ml
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$15.83
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$15.51
Figuière aims for tight wines that express the unique terroir of coastal Provence. Méditerranée Rouge is intended...
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$13.86
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Figuière aims for tight wines that express the unique terroir of coastal Provence. François Red is a fresh tasting,...
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$20.95
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$20.53
In northern Provence at 280-300 meters above sea level, the marine-originated soils here are mainly sandy, silty,...
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$12.57
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$12.32
Color: Very deep purple colour.
Nose: Intense blackcurrant and red fruit aromas with hints of flowers and...
750ml
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$17.49
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750ml
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$20.94
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This earthy and rustic provençal wine is perfumed by the Mediterranean coast with its garrigue of wild thyme, sage,...
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$37.20
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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
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This cuvée is produced to showcase the best Mourvèdre selections from the Saint Ferreol vineyard, planted in the...
Muscat Chenin Blanc Cortese Red Blend France Provence
Known as Moscato in Italy, and Moscatel in Portugal and Spain, Muscat is one of the oldest continually cultivated grape varietals in the world. It originally came out of the Middle East, and was picked up by the ancient Greeks, who brought it to Italy and elsewhere in their empire. Because of its astounding age and continuous use, it has long since been mutated and crossbred to produce dozens of subspecies, and it is known by lots of synonyms and regional names. Because of this, it is fair to say that there is no ‘true’ Muscat grape. The most popular - and oldest - varietal within this group, however, is Muscat Blanc au Petit Grains, which is grown with great results most notably in France and South Africa.
Known for its light and fruity character, Muscat of Alexandria is the second oldest of the Muscat grapes, and is found in several countries around the Mediterranean. The grape is prized for its versatility - indeed, almost every imaginable type of wine style, from dry to medium to sweet and sparkling, can be made from this varietal. Generally speaking, though, Muscat grapes have a relatively low acidity which make them unsuitable for ageing, meaning the vast majority of Muscat wines are drank very young, wherein they can express their best features.
Originating in France yet now grown in many parts of the New World, Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile and highly regarded white wine grape varietals on earth. These green skinned grapes hold a relatively high acid content, and as such can be used for making still white wines of exceptional quality, as well as superb sparkling wines (such as the Crémant wines of the Loire Valley) and extremely aromatic dessert wines. Their natural transparency means that they are a fine grape for expressing their terroir in the bottle, and winemakers often experiment with this varietal to coax unusual and intense flavors from the grapes, such as allowing the development of noble rot on the fruit in order to make sweet and viscous wines of a unique character.
The Cortese white wine grape varietal has been grown in and around south Piedmont, Italy, for at least five hundred years. Its delicate nature and moderate acidity have made it a favorite with people around the world, and it is most commonly served alongside the excellent seafood and shellfish dishes of the part of Italy it is traditionally grown in. Cortese grapes are easily identifiable by their lime and greengage flavors, and their generally delicate and medium bodied character. Cortese wines are also notable for their freshness and crispness, again, making them an ideal match for seafood. Whilst colder years often produce harsher, more acidic Cortese wines, practices such as allowing malolactic fermentation can solve any such problems and still produce delicious white wines made from this varietal.
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.