Grapes are hand-harvested and destemmed. The wine is fermented traditionally for about 8 days at low temperature. The wine is bottled lightly filtered with a small addition of sulfur.
Chateau Pigoudet is located in the mountains of Provence, in the extreme NE quadrant of the AOC Coteaux d'Aix en Provence. Here, Pigoudet's 100 acres of vineyards sit at 400 meters, with full southern exposure, protected... Read More
A gregariously friendly rosé with floral aromas and delicate strawberry flavors. With a lively acidity but a decadent richness of fruit, this wine tastes like summer in a glass and is the perfect way to welcome guests to... Read More
A beautiful clean ruby color. The nose will reveal aromas of cherry, mulberry, and fine spices. Sensual mouthfeel expressing depth and smoothness with aromas of kirsch, blackcurrant, followed by fine spices such as thyme, licorice,... Read More
A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Overripe red fruit aromas with a touch of mineral and vanilla. A full bodied flavor, with good and silky tannins. An elegant and harmonious wine.
The Story On the Domain there are many relics from Roman times. The Romans not only gave their name to the Provence, « the Provincia Romana », but they also brought the culture of the vine in early AD. The Domain of... Read More
The traditional blending is 60% Grenache with famous parcels located on the highest parts of “Grand Pierre” terroir (very close to the Rayas vines), 10% Syrah near Bois de Boursan, and 10% Mourvèdre near the... Read More
Black cherry in color with a nose of deep red fruit, licorice, and a hint of spice. The palate is light and flexible, supported by tannins that are present but well-blended. Long finish of red fruit.
The 2006 vintage marked the debut release of Autard’s highly personal and original Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Juline.” Named for his two children, Julien and Pauline, the wine is a blend of 50% Syrah from 55... Read More
The 2006 vintage marked the debut release of Autard’s highly personal and original Châteauneuf-du-Pape “Juline.” Named for his two children, Julien and Pauline, the wine is a blend of 50% Syrah from 55... Read More
The Pélaquié family has been cultivating vines on the same Southern Rhone parcel since the mid-1500’s. Each generation has protected this cultural legacy with love, keeping the familial footprint intact via... Read More
Jean-Marie makes this wine for “those who don’t have a pool” as a substitute refreshment; the label with a “Suntanned Little Pig” is his very own drawing.
The wine is made from grapes harvested at... Read More
The grapes undergo a short spontaneous fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Bottled a few months after harvest after a light filtration.
Tasting Notes
Crunchy and fruity, a truly chuggable red! Best served... Read More
Sits lightly in the mouth for a VDN, showing sweet strawberry and raspberry flavors plus white pepper, anise, and chocolate/caramel smells and flavors. This is a great sipper by itself…you will find most will declare this... Read More
50% Grenache/30% Cinsault/20% Clairette. Mainly from vines planted on a south-facing slope on granite soils in the warm St-Julien en St-Alban zone (in the Ardèche on the northern bank of the Ouvèze--to the west of... Read More
Founded in 1781, Vidal-Fleury not only is the Rhône’s oldest continuing grower/négociant firm, but it also secured an international following very quickly.Thomas Jefferson’s visit in 1787 was its first... Read More