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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AWARD WINNING: This wine is tasted by a special jury in order to obtain for the selected vintages a right to be bottled in the special keepsake gold mesh “Nantaise” bottle (limited numbers).
AOP : Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Alc/vol : 12 %
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% MELON (generally known as MUSCADET).
TASTING NOTES:
Dry, fresh and crisp white wine. White slightly amber‐colored.
High expression wine, crisp and fresh, its delicacy and tasting lightness as well as its roundness in mouth are intimately linked with superb structure. Its nose both floral and rich is a promising indication of the quality of the SOLEIL NANTAIS.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
To be enjoyed as a refreshing wine by itself, and pairs especially wonderfully with fresh seafood (oysters, shrimp, mussels, clams) as well as with fresh lemony dishes such as fish keleguen, ceviche, seafood bakes, seafood salads, etc.
Drink cool around 45°F.
Geological characteristic:
Soil made of schist from the primary era composed with gneiss (acidic rock) or gabbro (rich in calcium) depending on the location
Vinification process:
Horizontal press. Alcoholic fermentation under controlled temperature between 18 to 20°. The wine rests on the lees over six months. Acidity: 4,5 g/l ‐ Sulphur : 35 mg/l (indicative measures).
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GRAPE VARIETY:
100% CHARDONNAY
TASTING NOTES:
The Chateau de Maligny Chablis is a very clean Chardonnay wine. Fresh, crisp and light, its mineral citrus and fruity aromas develop easily with a full finish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Chablis is most enjoyable as an aperitif and will be in perfect harmony with a grilled fish, fresh seafood, shrimp Kelaguen, or even with fish tacos.
To experience its full potential, serve chilled (but not too cold) at about 45 degrees.
THE WINERY:
ESTATE AND FAMILY HISTORY: The Durup family, expert Chablis wine growers for generations, have cultivated the vineyards since the 15th century. The Jean Durup family estate is renowned for making the finest vintages from Chablis and this delightful Durup Chablis captures the very essence of the Burgundy region of France, with more acidity and flinty notes due to the cooler winter climate and limestone rich soil. Made with hand picked Chardonnay grapes and produced using traditional wine making techniques, Chablis Durup is full of character with a light oak notes and will certainly benefit from some bottle age.
The Durup estates in this Chablis appellation cover more than 110 ha. It is the most important area of the Chablis vineyard. This vineyard with an average age of 25 to over 30 years is located on the best coasts surrounding the Serein valley. A good half of the production of this appellation is located in the town of Maligny. It extends on hillsides mainly exposed to the south and west.
WINEMAKING: After settling, the vinification (fermentation under temperature control) is done in fiberglass or stainless steel tanks to keep the wine its natural character.In the purest respect of the Chablis tradition: no barrel aging; the objective, in our vinification, is to preserve the natural character of the wine from our terroirs without the slightest foreign contribution.
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PDO: Chablis GRAPE VARIETY:
Chardonnay
WINEMAKING: Vinification combining technical advances and respect for an age‐old tradition.
TERROIR: The area in this appellation is concentrated in the town of Maligny. It is located in famous places such as the Ardillier , the Grande Côte , Bois Séguin and the Dead Man . The exhibition is oriented to the west. However, some plots look south and are generally located in small valleys whose micro‐climate favors concentration and richness.
BREEDING : Always in vats, respecting the Chablis tradition.
COMMENT: It is a round, supple wine with a good structure typical of Chablis Premiers Crus. TIPS: This Chablis 1er Cru goes perfectly with butter or cream fish.
KEEP : Its roundness and flexibility allow you to enjoy it now; as it is a Chablis Premier Cru, it will gain by aging a few years to express itself at its fair value.
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GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
Chablis Alc / vol: 12.5%
TASTING NOTES:
It is a wonderfully well rounded and supple wine. A Chardonnay in its purest rendition. Unobstructed full flavored, yet light and fresh, with a clean long finish.
Due to its micro‐climate, its essential aromas are mainly the white flower and the rose.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Most enjoyable with fish dishes in sauce (not very spicy) or simply broiled or poached which goes very well with this wine.
For example, poached Parrot fish paired with the Chablis Vignes de la Reine would make an exceptional pairing.
The finesse of the fish and its sauce combine wonderfully with the roundness of the wine. It can also go well with dry goat cheeses.
To experience its full potential, serve chilled (but not too cold) at about 45 degrees.
Can be kept 3 to 5 years.
THE WINERY:
Durup family History: This vine was once, like the Castle of Maligny, 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 .
This cuvée comes from an exceptional plot located in the Chablis appellation.
TERROIR: This plot is located in a very narrow valley (also called Mignotte valley ) in which there is a particular micro‐climate. The rays of the sun hit the poor and stony soil of the valley which stores this heat to restore it in favor of the clusters.
WINEMAKING: In order to stay close to Mother Nature and in order to preserve all of its natural characteristics in wine, vinification takes place only in vats and does not go through the wood.
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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.