Domaine de Terra Vecchia ‘Alba di Diana’ Corse 2018
12.5% abv, Jean-François Renucci, , Aleria, imported by Saranty Imports, Stamford, CT. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day. Winemaking notes: 100% Vermentinu from vineyards on the east coast of Corsica around the Etang du Diana. The grapes are hand-harvested and pressed whole-cluster. The wine is aged on the lees in stainless steel for six […]
Cassis Bodin IGP Méditerranée ‘Bod’1 Cuvée K6’ 2022
13% abv, Bontoux-Bodin Père et Fils, Cassis, tasted at domaine. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: flower day. Winemaking notes: 70% Rolle (Vermentino) & 30% Sauvignon Blanc grown on the clay-limestone soils in Cassis, this blend is not permitted by AOC regulation and is bottled under the regional IGP. The grapes are de-stemmed and the mist […]
Château de la Galinière Côtes de Provence Blanc 2022
13.5% abv, Granchet, Châteauneuf-le-Rouge, tasted at domaine. Biodynamic calendar: flower day. Winemaking notes: 100% Rolle (Vermentino). The grapes are de-stemmed and pressed, and fermented in stainless steel. Tasting note: the Côtes de Provence Blanc is medium lemon in color with a clean nose of medium intensity with aromas of jasmine, lemon blossom, lemon, apricot, honeydew, […]
Château de la Galinière Côtes de Provence Rosé 2022
13.5% abv, Granchet, Châteauneuf-le-Rouge, tasted at domaine. Biodynamic calendar: flower day. Winemaking notes: Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault & Vermentino, direct press method, certified organic AB. Tasting note: the Côtes de Provence Rosé is pale pink in color with a clean nose of medium intensity with aromas of peach blossom, apricot, kirsch and herbs de Provence. On […]
Domaine Paul Mas Languedoc Blanc Réserve 2019
13.5% abv, Jean-Claude Mas, Pézenas, imported by Jean-Claude Mas, Denver, CO. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: fruit day. Winemaking notes: 40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Marsanne & 30% Vermentino (Rolle) from 15-30-year-old vines grown on clay and limestone soils with gravel and galet stones. The varieties are fermented separately and the wine is aged on the […]
Domaine de Souviou Bandol Blanc ‘Vendagé á la Main’ 2015
13.5% abv, Olivier Pascal, Le Beausset, imported by Bandol Wines LLC, Houston, TX. Cork closure: synthetic. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: 60% Clairette, 25% Bourboulenc, 10% Sauvignon Blanc & 5% Rolle. Tasting note: the Bandol Blanc is medium amber in color with a funky resolves nose of medium intensity with aromas of dandelion tea, […]
Château d’Esclans ‘Garrus’ Côtes de Provence Rosé 2020
13.5% abv, DonInes Sacha Lichine, La Motte, imported by Möet Hennessy USA, Inc, New York, NY. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: flower day. Winemaking note: 55% Grenache & 45% Rolle (Vermentino). “Considered Château d’Esclans’ finest wine, Garrus is made from a single vineyard of nearly 100 year-old Grenache vines, and from Rolle (Vermentino). Entirely fermented […]