
France
Chateau Toutigeac , AOC Bordeaux rouge (Gold Medal) 2009
Grape varieties: 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep red color. Bouquet of red fruit (red currant) before developing more complex aromas and well digested tannins. An excellent balance characterizes this wine and most wine-lovers appreciate its elegance and well rounded style. A great value Bordeaux. Can be cellared up to 5 years. Best served 17°c-18°c.
Mas des Bressades Quintessence rouge 2009
Grape varieties: 85% Grenache (50+ year old vines), 10% Mourvedre & 5% Syrah. Winemaking: fermentation in open vats with crushing by foot and juice running directly into barrels. Aging: 12 months in oak barrels. Tasting notes: A brilliant wine. It’s deep ruby plum color is followed by stunning aromas of kirsch, liquorice, Provencal herbs, pepper and spice. The wine possesses fabulous fruit, an opulent, voluptuously textured mouth feel, tremendous purity and a very long finish. Drink 3 to 5 years. Serve at 16°C-17°C.
88 points (Wine Advocate #197, Oct 2011)
Mas de Bressades Excellence Blanc 2010
Grape varieties: Roussanne 70%, Viognier 20%, Grenache Blanc 10%. Fermentation in new oak barrels. No malolactic fermentations. Aging 5 months in barrels on lees with regular “batonnage”. Golden limpid colour. Intense nose of lemon, flowers and almonds. Great complexity in the mouth with a lot of freshness, incredible length. Best served cooled between 10°C -12°C.
Mas des Bressades Excellence rouge 2008
Grape varieties: 100% Syrah. Winemaking: fermentation in concrete tanks for 3 to 5 weeks. Aging: 12 months in oak barrels (1, 2 and 3 years old). Tasting notes: Bright red color, flowers, spicy, tapenade of black olives, dark chocolate and red fruits will develop during the aging. Powerful and pure in the mouth, great length.
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Mas des Bressades Costières de Nîmes Cuvee d'Excellence 2008 |
Mas des Bressades Tradition rouge 2010
Grape varieties : 55% Syrah, 45% Grenache. Winemaking: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, temperature control and aging in concrete tanks. Tasting notes: Bright dark red color. Fresh and ripe fruit nose of blackcurrant, marked by Provencal herbs which will develop during the aging. Powerful and pure in the mouth, very elegant, fruity palate which has good length. Very sensual wine.
90 points (Wine Advocate #197, Oct 2011)
Marquis de Beau Rond Grenache-Syrah Rosé 2010
Appellation: Vin de Pays d’Oc. Vineyards: Grown on the hottest, driest soils of the Languedoc on dry and pebbly lands. Grape Varieties: 70 % Grenache Rosé, 30 % Syrah Rosé. Tasting Notes: With a nice intense pink color, this wine shows crispy and fresh notes in mouth with aromas of raspberries and blackcurrant. Ideal with red or white meats, olives and cheeses. Serve cooled between 8°C and 10°C.
Mas des Bressades Tradition Blanc 2010
Grape varieties: 50% Roussanne, 30% Grenache, 10% Marsanne & 10% Viognier. Winemaking: at 18°C in stainless steel tanks. No malolactic fermentation. Tasting notes: Limpid color. Intense nose of white peaches, almonds and flowers. Great complexity in the mouth developed by a good acidity with notes of pomelos, exotic fruits and minerals. Very pleasant and refreshing.
90 points (Wine Advocate #197, Oct 2011)
Marquis de Beau Rond Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Appellation: Vin de Pays d’Oc. Vineyards: Grown on the hottest, driest soils of the Languedoc on dry and pebbly lands. Grape Varieties: 100 % Sauvignon Blanc. Tasting Notes: With a nice pale yellow color with green glints, this wine shows crispy and fresh notes in mouth and delivers intense aromas of citrus and exotic fruits. Ideal with salads, fish and shellfish. Serve cooled between 9°C and 11°C.
Marquis de Beau Rond Chardonnay 2009
Appellation: Vin de Pays d’Oc. Vineyards: Grown on the hottest, driest soils of the Languedoc on dry and pebbly lands. Grape Varieties: 100 % Chardonnay. Tasting Notes: With a nice yellow color with straw and golden glints, this wine of one thousand flavors and intense sweetness delivers aromas of white flesh fruits and flowers. Ideal as an aperitif or with fish and seafood. Serve cooled between 9°C and 11°C.
Chateau Lalande d’Auvion / AOC Medoc Cru Bourgeois rouge 2002
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot. An ancient domain created in 1830. The average age of the vines is 25 years old. Tasting notes: Mechanical harvesting with hand sorting. Aged in French oak barrels over 12 months. A brilliant grenat color. The wine is round with supple fruit flavors. It has a rich palate with ripe tannins and a long well balanced finish. The ideal companion to white meat, grilled or roasted red meat, game, mushrooms and offal meats as well as cheeses. Best served at around 16° and remember to open the bottle a few hours before drinking or use a decanter.






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