LIRAC is one of the up‐coming best area from the southern Rhône valley,
as it delivers outstanding wines.
Grape variety:
50% Grenache noir, 35% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre
100% Organic
TASTING NOTES:
Bold red wine with an Intense inky red color, and an incredible long and full finish.
On the nose, aromas of red and black ripe fruit (kirsch and wild Blackberry) are dominant. The mouth is full, with aromas of blackcurrant liquor and spice. Tannins are both harmonious and elegant thanks to the fleshiness of the wine. The end displays hints of smooth vanilla, which gives to the wine length and complexity.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Pairs well with all types of Mediterranean style dishes: Bouillabaisse (tomato-based seafood stews), grilled tuna, lobster with saffron, red pastas, grilled meats, roasted vegetables. Wonderful as a sipper in its own right too!
Best between 1 and 8 years of age.
Serve at about 65°F. Best if open about 30 minutes prior serving.
THE WINERY:
Established in the northern part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Jaume family has been dedicated to the art of wine growing since 1826.
In the 14th century, during their stay in Avignon, the popes built a papal castle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (“New castle of the Popes”). Impressed by the area's exceptional “terroir” (the soil and its growing conditions), they planted vineyards around the castle on terraces covered with distinctive large smooth rounded stones, which get very hot during the day in the hot sun, and keep the vine roots warm during the cold nights, providing perfect condition for wine grapes .
LIRAC vineyards are facing Chateauneuf-du-Pape, opposite side of the Rhône river. Soils are almost similar on both sides. They are marked by the violent wrought of the Rhône river. It consists of a layer of marine molasses of the Miocene period covered by alpine alluvium. The presence of a great number of the legendary rounded stones known as "galets" in the soil is evidence of the time when the Rhône, then a mountain torrent, tore fragments of rock from the Alps and deposited them on the plain.
Winemaking & ageing:
Traditional wine‐making in stainless still vats. Hand sorted bunches crushed and destemmed grapes. Fermentation temperature : 30°C. 18 days of vatting with pigeages. Ageing in concrete vats and French oak barrels.
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GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Viognier
100% Organic
TASTING NOTES:
Full bodied white wine, with brilliant, deep and clean color.
A very intense nose of flowers, white peach and pear, and a hint of dry herbs.
On the palate, aromas are expressed with balance and an amazing freshness.
A great example of Rhône white wine, single grape “Viognier”. Blanc De Viognier provides the right balance to suit just about any discriminating palette.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Blanc de Viognier pairs marvelously with a wide variety of seafood and shellfish dishes, roasted or grilled chicken, fried pork chops. It particularly enhances spicy flavors such as those found in Chamorro and Asian cuisine, especially coconut-based dishes such as Kadon Pika, chicken Kelaguen or Thai curries. Viognier is also delicious with select vegetable and salad courses and of course hard or soft mild cheeses.
To be enjoyed young but can age for 3‐5 years. To be served at 45°C.
THE WINERY:
Established in the northern part of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the Jaume family has been dedicated to the art of wine growing since 1826.
In the 14th century, during their stay in Avignon, the popes built a papal castle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (“New castle of the Popes”). Impressed by the area's exceptional “terroir” (the soil and its growing conditions), they planted vineyards around the castle on terraces covered with distinctive large smooth rounded stones, which get very hot during the day in the sun, and keep the vine roots warm during the cold nights, providing perfect conditions for growing wine grapes .
The Domaine Grand Veneur Viognier vineyard is located next to the single vineyard “Les Champauvins”, featuring the famed large stones which provides this bold white wine its unique character. Soils are made of clay and sand with limestone.
Winemaking & ageing:
Hand‐picked harvest. Fermentation in temperature‐controlled vats. Early bottling, 6 months after harvest.
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Soil type
Coming from the single vineyard named “La Fontaine”, the plot is facing north. It is made of clay‐sand and limestone. Thanks to the northern orientation, it is always very well aired. This sector allows the Roussane and Clairette to mature in great conditions without losing freshness, which we believe is key point.
Grape variety 60 % Clairette
40 % Roussanne
100% Organic
Winemaking & ageing Whole‐bunch pressing.
Vinification in stainless‐steel tanks. Fermentation temperature controlled at 15°C.
Tasting
Pale yellow colour with hints of green, aromas of white flowers (may blossom, honeysuckle).
The palate is pleasantly balanced between liveliness and roundness, which brings out characteristics of dried apricot, honey and elderberry. A Châteauneuf du Pape white displaying a great finesse.
Recommendation
Between 1 and 8 years. Serve at a temperature of 10°C.
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GRAPE VARIETY: Chardonnay.
TASTING NOTES:
The Petit Chablis is a pleasant fresh Chardonnay wine, with a very present minerality and floral aromas. It has a good attack accompanied by a significant aromatic persistence on the palate.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
It will express itself very well, alone as an aperitif or with cold meats, seafood, fish or dry goat cheese.
Contrary to popular belief, Petit Chablis, which has good acidity, has the ability to maintain its freshness for many years. It is not necessarily a wine to be consumed quickly as we often think.
To experience its full potential, serve chilled (but not too cold) at about 45 degrees.
THE WINERY:
The Durup family History: the Castle of Maligny, was the property of Marie‐Casimir d'Arquien who under the reign of the “Sun King” Louis XIV, became by marriage queen of Poland. Jean Durup, whose great‐grandfather was in the XIXth century, the last manager of the vineyard of the Château de Maligny , already at the time one of the most famous, deployed for years, treasures of energy to reconstruct it step by step .
THE TERROIR:
The Little Chablis of the domains are produced on a little more than twenty hectares. The representative vines of this appellation have an average age of 25 to 30 years.
Harvested at perfect maturity and immediately pressed.
WINEMAKING: After settling, the vinification (fermentation under temperature control) is done in fiberglass or stainless steel tanks to keep the wine its natural character.
BREEDING : Wood is not used in order to remain close to the terroir and the traditional aromas of Chablis wines. The objective is to preserve the natural character of the wine from our terroirs without foreign input.
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GRAPE VARIETY:
Grenache noir, Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvèdre
TASTING NOTES:
Award winning Côtes du Rhône for everyday enjoyment, with great complexity.
The color is a red garnet with purple tinged.
The aromatic range of the nose goes from fresh berries (wild raspberry, blackcurrant, blackberry) to spices.
The palate is big and full‐flavored, with silky‐smooth tannins and the berry aromas.
The finish is smooth and clean, introducing touches of pepper.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Particularly pleasant with spicy foods, and barbequed meats.
A classic Rhône to enjoy slightly fresh, but not cold, best poured around 62° to 65°F.
AWARDS:
Wine Enthusiast: 88 points
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate: Recommended Domaine/Winery
French Hachette Guide: 2 stars (out of three); Exceptional quality for the value
THE WINERY:
This Côtes du Rhône is made from various type of soils, but it mostly comes from limestone terraces with sand and red clay. This give to the “Reserve” an extraordinary richness and complexity with a Mediterranean style.
History: Established in the northern part of Châteauneuf du Pape, the Jaume family has been dedicated to the art of wine growing since 1826. In the 14th century, during their stay in Avignon, the popes built a papal castle in Châteauneuf-du-Pape (“New castle of the Popes”). Impressed by the area's exceptional “terroir” (the soil and its growing conditions), they planted vineyards around the castle on terraces covered with characteristic large smooth rounded stones, which get very hot during the day in the hot sun, and keep the vine roots warm during the cold nights, providing perfect condition for wine grapes .
Winemaking & aging:
Traditional wine making and ageing is performed in vats only. Bottling after 10‐12 months.