{"title":"Wine from France","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance is the largest wine producing country in the world. The history of French wine traces back to Roman times. French wine is controlled by the AOC system, Appellation d'Origine Controlee. This system guides as to what grapes are allowed to be grown in each region. The system was created using hundreds of years of growing history and the use of terroir. Terrior is a French wine term that encapsulates all the variables that apply to a wine's tastes…such as soil, climate, and the area the grape is grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance is home to many grapes that have now been cloned throughout the world. Not only have France's grapes been replicated, but so have their wine making styles. Even though they are the strongest player in the wine producing world, they now have competition from the new world wine producing countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wolfberger-cremant-d-alsace-brut","title":"Wolfberger Cremant d' Alsace Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eWolfberger Cremant d Alsace Brut NV is made with 90 % Pinot Blanc, 10% Pinot Auxerrois. The production of sparkling wine was already known in Alsace in the early 1900's. The Appellation d'Origine Contrle (A.O.C.) Crmant d'Alsace began with an official decree in August 1976. Pale golden . Fine, persistent bubbles. Floral nose with a hint of spiciness, gentle fruitiness (peach, apricot), and lovely balance. Fruity and lively in the palate, it has a clean and crisp finish. This wine will suit any special occasion. hr Review: Straw . Bright, fruity, creamy aromas of green apple pastry, peaches in cream, and lemon chiffon with a supple, tangy, finely carbonated, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an effortless, amusing, medium-long white nuts, lime-pineapple sorbet, and minerals finish with no oak. A refreshing, tangy sparkling wine that will shine at the table.-Beverage Testing Institute, 94 (Exceptional)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wolfberger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948708786223,"sku":"3263","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/wolfberger_cremant_dalsace_brut_hq_label.jpg?v=1771482719"},{"product_id":"wolfberger-cremant-d-alsace-rose-brut","title":"Wolfberger Cremant d Alsace Rose Brut","description":"\u003cp\u003eWolfberger Cremant d Alsace Rose Brut is 100 % Pinot Noir. The wines from Alsace date back to 589 A.D., but Cremant dAlsace has more recent beginnings, starting in 1900. Dopff au Moulin (founded in 1574) was the first to produce Cremant dAlsace in the Method Champenoise . Cremant dAlsace received AOC status for sparkling wine in 1976. Two types of Cremant are produced today, resulting in about 2.5 million cases of Cremant dAlsace production annually:Cremant dAlsace, Brut represents the majority of Cremant d' Alsace production. Uses Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Auxerrois, and Chardonnay.Cremant dAlsace, Brut Ros much rarer, as it is 100% Pinot Noir only.Wolfberger's Cremant d'Alsace Rose Brut displays a lovely delicate salmon with active, small bubbles. Round and full-bodied, this Cremant Rose displays beautiful watermelon and strawberry aromas cascading in a smooth finish. 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This Champagne will also match very well with seafood and shellfish. dosage : 8 grams per liter ageing : 30 months on laths Even if it doesn't say on the label, 100% of the production is RD (Recently Disgorged) Total Production for this Cuve : 1,500 cases (9 liter equivalent) per year Reviews: Golden yellow . Lively, fruity, toasty leesy aromas of honeyed brioche and apple tart with a satiny, tangy, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a sleek, interesting, snappy lemon curd, nougat, and chalk finish with silky, soft, fruit tannins. A classic example of blanc de blanc champagne, delicious.- Beverage Testing institute , 93 Spiced with ground anise and ginger accents, this offers notes of poached pear, lemon meringue pie, hazelnut and stony mineral. Very elegant and well-meshed throughout, with a silky finish. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 1,500 cases made. AN - Wine Spectator 92 This cuve made from 100% Chardonnay offers a fresh aromatic nose of light toast, dried yellow fruit and nuances of yeast. On the palate it has a creamy mouth feel of toasted nuts and rich autolytic notes. This is a beautiful wine, rich and complex. International Wine review 92 Small grower. Autumn fruits dominate the aromas of this wine, which is blatantly more like a wine than we normally expect a champagne to be. Some may find that unexpected and even off-putting, while others will find it intriguingly delicious. - Washington Post - EXCELLENT Roland Champion is a small family-owned producer, now with the fourth generation, in the village of Chouilly (shoo-ee), which has only Grand Cru vineyards. Made from 100 percent chardonnay grapes, this Champagne offers ethereal grace and poise and harmony if I were fighting a duel tonight, I would ask for this Champagne as my last beverage. The nose here is about the richness of warm biscuits and hazelnuts, dried fruit and spice, like a Platonic, ineffably light fruitcake in the mouth, however, its about a structure that encompasses an incredible marriage of power and elegance, like the delicacy and strength of the finest bone china. And theres something porcelain-like about this Champagne, in its notable crisp, lively character, its transparency and its slightly chalky, shale-like mineral elements. Forget the Champagnes that come on with heavy toasty, caramel qualities here, instead, is a wealth of subtlety and nuance touched with a racy, dynamic edge. Exceptional. 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Chardonnay grapes from Chouilly, Grand Cru from the famous Ctes des blancs, limestone soil and subsoil. Review: Brilliant pale yellow straw . Lively, complex aromas of honeyed biscuit, buttery praline, and poached Asian pear with a supple, lively, effervescent, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and an elegant, long creme brulee, white balsamic reduced lemon, spiced nuts and tangerines, and grassy earth and minerals finish with well-integrated, fine tannins. 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For the aficionados this is an excellent food friendly wine. Its quality makes it a great alternative to Champagne. The two sparkling wines should not be missed. Theyre both terrific examples of how good sparkling Vouvray can be. Both are 100% Chenin Blanc cuvees, with the non-vintage Chateau Gaudrelle Vouvray Brut showing lots of effervescence and plenty of flowery brioche, buttered citrus, melon and dried apricot notes. It is crisp, fresh, and ideal for drinking over the next several years. - Wine Advocate 90 Just off-dry, this almond- and apple-flavored wine achieves a fine balance of crispness and richness. 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They're both terrific examples of how good sparkling Vouvray can be. Both are 100% Chenin Blanc cuvees. Even better is the slightly richer, more honey and lemon-scented and flavored non-vintage Cremant de Loire. A blend of equal parts Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay aged for a minimum of 18 to 24 months in their cellars before disgorgement, this is a real beauty and a superb wine. 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It is different from the Methode Champanoise as the secondary fermentation doesn't take place in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"timelesswines.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948754825263,"sku":"222323","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/PierreOlivier_brut_label2HQ.jpg?v=1771483318"},{"product_id":"trouillard-brut-extra-selection-nv","title":"Trouillard Brut Extra Selection NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrouillard Brut Extra Selection NV is selected from 15 different vineyards located in the Marne Valley, in the Aube and the small Mountain of Reims. Trouillard Brut Extra Selection NV is made of 35% Pinot Noir, 35% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay. With a light amber with fine bubbles, full-bodied with a full mixture of white fruits. Dominating taste of hazelnuts and grilled almonds. This crisp, delicate, fresh, creamy and elegant champagne, with just a touch of yeastiness, is sure to enhance any special occasion or meal. A very classic and delicate Brut. Review: Medium gold with a rich, seductive nose of roasted grains. Shows an elegant attack and a very fine, rich mousse. Finishes very dry but long. Dried lemon peel and toasted bread are evident on the richly textured palate with notable mineral character. Finishes very dry and long. 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This wine has an aroma that jumps out of the glass and is very inviting. On the nose there are seductive scents of warm almond croissant and honey, lightened by some floral notes. Crisp and refreshing in the mouth and lively with a very refined fruitiness and a touch of smokiness typical of wines from the Ctes des Blancs. The elegance and subtlety of the Chardonnay are to be especially appreciated as an aperitif, and nicely accompanies shellfish and fish. It has become the favorite of those who know Champagne Trouillard. Reviews: A blend of grapes from the Aube and the Marne Valley, this ripe wine shows the structure of Pinot Noir. The fruit's richness balances the low dosage to give an almost bone-dry wine that is full, fruity and that could age further in bottle. - ROGER VOSS - Wine Enthusiast (December 2019), 91 Aromatic, offering ripe fruit and yeast notes, this is backed by firm acidity, with a lively bead and flavors of Golden Delicious apple, white peach, ginger and whole-grain toast. Drink now through 2018. 2,500 cases made. AN Wine Spectator (Web Only 2013), 90 - Chardonnay du Monde 2012, SILVER MEDAL This all Chardonnay Champagne is sourced from eleven different crus. It offers a fragrant bouquet of orchard fruit with hints of toasted grain and lemon zest. On the palate, theres good textural richness and attractive apple and pear complemented by a smoky mineral note. But what we like most about this Blanc de Blancs is its outstanding sense of freshness. 100% Chardonnay aged 2 years on the lees 7-8 gL RS - - I-WineReview (Champagne: Diversity and Change, January 2020), 91\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Trouillard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948779794479,"sku":"441554","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/Trouillard_BrutBlancDeBlanc_LabelHQ.jpg?v=1771483595"},{"product_id":"trouillard-elexium-rose-brut-nv","title":"Trouillard Elexium Rose Brut NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eTrouillard Elexium Rose Brut NV ros cuve is made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes and aged for 3 years on the lees. The is a seductive salmon pink with fine bubbles. The Pinot Noir gives this fruity wine its rich bouquet of raspberries and fresh-baked bread. On the palate it is rich yet balanced with lashings of red-berry fruitiness and an ephemeral creaminess. An enormously popular and versatile ros, this wine is perfect with roast game birds or fowl, smoked salmon and creamy cheeses. ELEXIUM stands for: EL for ELegence EX for EXcellence IUM- for Optimum and Summum Review: This lovely Champagne displays a light copper salmon and aromas of brioche, toasted nuts and herbs. 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The bubbles are obtained using the Charmat method, named after Eugene Charmat, where the second fermentation takes places in a large, closed pressurized tank. It is different from the Methode Champanoise as the secondary fermentation doesn't take place in the bottle. Pale pink salmon. Just a touch off-dry, this is a very pleasant sparkler that reveals aromas of spicy red apple with a hint of cinnamon that carry through to the palate. 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A delicate balance between Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir.It is a blend of 93% White juice (made from 33% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Meunier and 33% Pinot Noir) and 7% Pinot Noir red wine. The grapes used to produce the Coteaux Champenois red wine are coming from their vineyards near the Village of Verneuil. Review: Eye of the partridge . With a bouquet that evokes leesy hints of red cherry and berry with a touch of stone fruit, this is a finely sculpted wine, beautifully balanced with rich flavors of cherry, shortbread,and a hint of honeyed apricot. A ros Champagne thats complex and dry with good palate depth and length. A blend of 20% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, and 40% Pinot Meunier 7-85% of the juice is red wine (Pinot Noir) from 2013 vintage of Coteaux Champenois Rouge from the village of Verneuil. 3 years on the lees. - I-WineReview (Champagne: Diversity and Change, January 2020), 92 A delicate, subtle Champagne, delivering aromatic notes of mulling spices and yeast that accent the flavors of kirsch, bread dough, candied lemon zest and rose petal. This is finely tuned, with lively acidity and a minerally finish. 330 cases made. AN- Wine Spectator , 91 Bright orange. Aromas of blood orange, dried rose, allspice and minerals, with a subtle note of anise. Juicy and precise, with very good depth to its spicy red berry and citrus pith flavors. Finishes smooth and long, with excellent clarity and lingering spiciness.- Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar , 91 Champion is a small grower in Chouilly, in the Cotes des Blancs, an area known for fantastic chardonnay. This ros of which he makes only about 330 cases includes 10 percent red wines (pinot noir, pinot meunier) to give it a pale, salmonlike and a beguiling palate of cranberries, strawberries and currants. Wow. And yum.- Washington Post,\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roland (Champagne Champion)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948812005423,"sku":"442076","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/roland_champion_champagne_rose_carat_hq_bottle_20_1.jpg?v=1771484011"},{"product_id":"salette-floc-gascogne-blanc-nv","title":"Salette Floc Gascogne Blanc NV","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalette Floc Gascogne Blanc NV is made from 13 of Armagnac and 23 Colombard fruit juice Intense fruity and floral aromas. Round, fresh and fruity in the mouth. Almond, jasmine, roses, honey, black fruit and condiments are characteristic notes. The alcohol percentage is between 1618 % vol. After blending, the Floc is kept for 10 months in the cellar of the producer and must be approved by a committee of experts before it can be sold under the appellation Floc de Gascogne. It is used as an aperitif most often, but also as a dessert drink. It should be consumed while cool, and is suberb on ice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948818755631,"sku":"442208","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/1181.jpg?v=1771484119"},{"product_id":"saumaize-michelin-macon-villages-2014","title":"Saumaize Michelin Macon-Villages 2014","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarmonious, fresh and clean aromas of fresh apple, lemon, orange blossom, white flower. Pure, crisp, silky and fine texture. Ripe fruit flavors and good acidity. The vines are 40-45 years old of age on average. 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Its ageing provides beautiful citrus fruits notes, whites fruits and a lightly gold . : Green pale gold, beautiful intensive and persistent sparkle. Nose: Notes of citrus fruits, white fruits and white flowers. Mouth: Sophisticated, light, fresh, silky, elegant with a good persistence. Airy character almost feminine. Terroirs: AOC Champagne - France, 20 selected vineyards located mainly in Petite and Grande Montagne de Reims, in Grande and Haute Valle and in Cte des blancs. This cuvee can be served from the aperitif to the dessert. 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Produced from the Ancestral method (also used to produce Clairette de Die): Low temperature fermentation starting in the tank, light filtration that leaves active yeast in the wine, bottling of the wine with fermentation continuing in the bottle (spontaneous fermentation in the bottle), retaining some sugar (40 grliter at the end). Made from 95% Gamay, 5% Poulsard (a local grape from Jura). Review: Amber . Aromas and flavors of cranberry juice, rose petal, cherry and kiwi, and red apple with a round, bright, effervescent, fruity medium-to-full body and a delightful, medium-long finish that shows nuances of cherry, cranberry, beeswax, and rose water. 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Our Muscat de Beaumes de Venise has a great age ability.For every vintage of our Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, the grapes are picked by hand. We press them straightaway to ferment the juice without skins. We dont add any yeasts and keep the alcoholic fermentation in check by temperature control. Vin Doux Naturel winemaking involves stopping fermentation to preserve the grapes natural sweetness. During vinification, we watch the vats day and night and add 95% grape spirit just at the right moment. At this stage, the wines final balance is at stake. For the Hommage, we blend different vintages, aged in stain steel vats, to create the complexity of a long lasting wine.The Hommage is a versatile companion to many deserts. Most expressive with dry biscuits and dry fruits, it retains all its character served with a fruit tart, puff paestry and chocolate or coffe desserts. To appreciate as well with duck breasts and figs. Served with a roquefort or a silton, it is marvellous. 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The name Auxerrois blanc has actually been used as a synonym for Chardonnay in the Moselle region in France, which explains why there is also a longer name (Auxerrois Blanc de Laquenexy) for the grape variety.This pale yellow Auxerrois Pinot Blanc shows an intense nose of fresh white fruits, rhubarb and spring flowers. Easy to drink and fresh on the palate, this wine ends on a fruity and crunchiness tast. Alcoholic fermentation at 16C followed by a short fermentation at 18C allowing to keep some crispiness to the wine. Then the wine was aged on the fine lees for 6-7 months. No Oak. No Malo-Lactic fermentation. Right before bottling, the wine was filtered using a tangentiel filtration system. 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This wines comes from Selection Massale (replanting new vineyards with cuttings from exceptional old vines from the same ) cuttings of Serine off the 1947 Yves Cuilleron vineyard at Chavanay. The vineyards are located in the lieu-dit Les Cotes at an altitude of 230 meters and benefiting from a southern sun exposure. Review: Only made in top vintages, the 2018 Cornas Mre Michel is a tribute to Johann's wife and a play on the French song La Mere Michelle. Brought up in a new demi-muid, it's a richer, broader wine compared to the Cuve Jana yet still has incredible Cornas in its red, black, and blue fruits as well as notes of toasted spice, roasted meat, chocolate, and wild herbs. 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The Arcane Etoile is a multi vintage blend from 2015-2016-2017 that reveals the complexity and remarkable freshness of these high altitude Beaumes de Venise terroirs. Maceration with viognier skins.The Beaumes de Venise terroir neighbours Gigondas and Vacqueyras. These Triassic soils (sand, limestone, clay) at the foothills of the Dentelles Sarrasines and the Grand Montmirail were specifically chosen for their high altitude (up to 600 metres above sea level) in order to impart freshness and elegance to the wine. The objective here was freshness and counterbalancing the impact of global warming. It has something profound in its texture and balance. Notes of black raspberries, currants, dried flowers, lavender, and pepper are followed by a beautiful, full-bodied, elegant wine. 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Blackberry aroma with an air of dates pressed in alongside this is sweet-noted. It is easy to appreciate, a sleek and stylish start. The palate holds excellent fruit that runs well and has kick. Its tannins move round freely and a minted finale comes forward. Its dark fruit is tasty, darkens on the finish, where tar and char from its oak enter. It is all very much together, a bundle of harmony, and will gain local attributes as it ages. An outstanding Chateauneuf du Pape which display the best of its terroir. The vines are 50 to 100 year old. They are planted on red clay soils covered with pebble stones. Harvest is destemmed and crushed. Fermentation temperature is controlled at 30C. Vatting period of 18 to 20 days. Matured in concrete vats (40%) and oak casks (60%).The vineyards are located in the north of Chteauneuf du Pape. GRAND VENEUR Vieilles Vignes cuvee is produced from the older vines. Thanks to time and an organic growing, roots go very deep in the soil. 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Its particular soil is made of volcano-clastic rocks that drink up the heat of the day and send it back out again at night. The composition of the soil allows the roots of the vines to drink deeply from the mineral-rich sub-soil. Its southern exposure has the advantage of refreshing, drying winds in case of dampness. The high slopes are quite steep, reaching 68% in some places, requiring that the harvest be done by abseiling or roping down. Perfect for aging, these wines will reveal even more qualities after several years in the cellar. Pair with Serve with fish, seafood, sushi, sashimi, goat cheese, vegetarian food. Review: Aromas shimmy out of the glass. An enticing haze of petrol is lifted by lime and grapefruit zest, as well as pineapple. The texture of this wind is smooth and heavy, but the acidity and citrus notes bring freshness and light. 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In the mouth, it is balanced, ample and intense, offering beautiful tannins on the long lasting finish. A wine of character that can be cellared up to 8 years.Manual harvest, selection of healthy and ripe grapes. Total destemming. Cold pre-fermentation maceration 5 to 6 days. Aged in oak barrels with 10% new oak. Review: Opaque ruby. Aromas of ripe dark berries, licorice and candied flowers take on a smoky mineral aspect with aeration. Silky, fresh and round on the palate, offering sweet blueberry, cherry and spicecake flavors that open up slowly through the back half. Youthfully firm tannins add grip to a very long, smoke- and spice-tinged finish that ly echoes the blue fruit and spice notes. 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Harvest : by hand Vinification : skin maceration and direct pressing with temperature control. Fermentation : oak barrel fermentation for 25% of the total volume Pairs well with appetizers, fish, seafood. Review: Iconic grapes of 35% Grenache, 25% Clairette, 10% Viognier, 15% Roussanne, 10% Marsanne, and 5% Picpoul from 40-year-old vines make up this organic Southern Rhne white. A floral bouquet of white tea and jasmine make their designs on a defined slate mouthfeel. 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This is one of the highest parcels in the Bandol appellation.The wine is only produced in exceptional vintages. This carefully selected blend is made of 95% Mourvedre and 5% Grenache, aged in large French oak barrels for 24 months.The wine shows a deep purple . It is fresh and fruity on the nose with intense garrigue aromas. Structured, elegant and well-balanced on the palate with tannins. Licorice, ripe black fruits, garrigue flavors and some peppery freshness on the finish.The 35-year old grapes are grown on clay and limestone soils and are farmed organically. Yield is very low - 15hlha. The grapes are harvested manually.Winemaking: Double selection, destemming, crushing before skin contact fermentation. No filtration. Aging for 24 months in French oak casks (600L).Grilled meat (lamb, beef, boar), Mediterranean cuisine, spicy dishes. Review: Complex nose with deep black berry fruits, spice and hints of polish. 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Review: Brought up in 30% new demi-muids, with the balance in used barrels, the 2017 Hermitage is beautifully pure and layered, with smoking good notes of crme de cassis, white flowers, crushed rocks, and violets. Deep, full-bodied, and concentrated on the palate, it has plenty of tannins and is going to need 5-7 years of bottle age. This is a sensational Hermitage from Colombier that will drink well for 25 years.These wines are made by the talented Florent Viale and shine for their purity as well as character. While the winemaking here is traditional, with the wines destemmed and brought up mostly in used demi-muids, the purity of fruit can give the impression that wines are more modern d than they are. 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The composition of the soil allows the roots of the vines to drink deeply from the mineral-rich sub-soil. Its southern exposure has the advantage of refreshing, drying winds in case of dampness. The high slopes are quite steep, reaching 68% in some places, requiring that the harvest be done by abseiling or roping down.andnbsp Perfect for aging, these wines will reveal even more qualities after several years in the cellar. Pair with duck honey and balsamic vinegar, foie gras, cheese like vacherin, comte 18 months, pork aigre douce (sweet and sour), dessert with apricot. Review: Smoky hints of both ripe and dried pear have a honeyed edge. The palate comes in with that same honeyed sweetness on a rather concentrated powerful palate. Both lemon notes and lovely phenolic grip give structure. 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