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Wine entries for the ebor Theme.

CAVE DE TAIN Première Note Marsanne white

by Ting • September 27, 2019
CAVE DE TAIN Première Note Marsanne white ORIGIN APPELLATION: IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Situation: Grown on slopes bordering the eastern side of“Cru” vineyards. GRAPE VARIETY:Marsanne WINE-MAKING Gentle pneumatic pressing with protection of the juice against oxidation. Fermentation at a low temperature to preserve the wine’s freshness and favor finesse. Then, in tanks to preserve the fruit [...]

CAVE DE TAIN Première Note Syrah red

by Ting • September 27, 2019
CAVE DE TAIN Première Note Syrah red ORIGIN APPELLATION: IGP Collines Rhodaniennes Situation: Grown on slopes bordering the eastern side of“Cru” vineyards. GRAPE VARIETY:Syrah WINE-MAKING Yields are limited by the Cave de Tain, in order to reach optimal fruit ripeness, plus our IGP-Vin de Pays growers benefit from a special“maturity monitoring” program. All grapes are [...]

Crozes Hermitage blanc Grand Classique 2015

by Ting • September 27, 2019
Crozes Hermitage blanc Grand Classique 2015 ORIGIN APPELLATION: Crozes-Hermitage AOP GRAPE VARIETY:Marsanne WINE-MAKING Gentle pneumatic pressing, with protection against oxidation and selection of the best juice Fermentation at low temperature to conserve the wine’s freshness and favor finesse.On fine lees, in vats, with “batonnage” to nourish the wine. Early bottling. TASTING NOTES Color: Pale yellow [...]

Crozes Hermitage Grand Classique 2015

by Ting • September 27, 2019
Crozes Hermitage Grand Classique 2015 ORIGIN APPELLATION: Crozes-Hermitage AOP GRAPE VARIETY:Syrah WINE-MAKING Careful selection of grapes depending on the origin, the maturity, and the quality of the grapes. All grapes are destemmed. Cold maceration before fermentation Vatting with soft Extraction methods. Partly aged in tank to preserve the fruit’s purity and freshness, and partly in [...]

Saint Joseph Grand Classique 2015

by Ting • September 27, 2019
Saint Joseph Grand Classique 2015 ORIGIN APPELLATION: Saint Joseph AOP GRAPE VARIETY:Syrah WINE-MAKING Partly aged in tank to preserve the fruit and partly in French oak barrels to mellow the Tannic structure of Saint-Joseph. TASTING NOTES Colour: Deep and dark, with purple tints. Bouquet: Intensively fruity (blackcurrant, blackberry) and softly spicy (pepper, nutmeg). Palate: Fine [...]

Cornas Grand Classique 2013

by Ting • September 27, 2019
Cornas Grand Classique 2013 ORIGIN APPELLATION: Cornas AOP GRAPE VARIETY:Syrah WINE-MAKING Harvest at full maturity (according to tasting and analytical follow-up of the grapes). Long classic vatting and malolactic fermentation in tank. Partly aged in French oak barrels. TASTING NOTES Colour: Deep garnet-red. Bouquet: Mineral notes (graphite) develop into ripe, jammy forest fruits, spices and [...]

Hermitage Grand Classique 2012

by Ting • September 27, 2019
Hermitage Grand Classique 2012 ORIGIN APPELLATION: Hermitage AOP GRAPE VARIETY:Syrah WINE-MAKING Handpicked harvest on steep terraces Long traditional vatting, including a careful Maceration. Most of the wine is aged into French oak barrels of 228L and 400L, in view of obtaining more refined tannins and greater complexity. TASTING NOTES JANCIS ROBINSON “Dark crimson. Intense black [...]

Hermitage Grand Classique 2007

by Ting • September 27, 2019
Hermitage Grand Classique 2007 ORIGIN APPELLATION: Hermitage AOP GRAPE VARIETY:Syrah WINE-MAKING Long and classic vatting (3 weeks to 1 month approx.) and warm running off, directly into French oak barrels. Fermented and partially aged in finest French oak barrels (of which, About 50% are new) for almost 18 months. TASTING NOTES Colour: Crimson, deep and [...]

Hermitage Gambert de Loche 2003

by Ting • September 27, 2019
Hermitage Gambert de Loche 2003 ORIGIN APPELLATION: Hermitage AOP GRAPE VARIETY:Syrah WINE-MAKING Long and classic vatting and warm running off, directly into new French oak barrels.18 months (approximately). TASTING NOTES Colour : Deep and dark, with purple tints. Nose : Subtle nose of black candied fruits, coffee liqueur and toasty notes, developing to black chocolate, [...]

BOUCHARD AINÉ & FILS GRAND CONSEILLER CHARDONNAY Reserve

by Ting • September 27, 2019
BOUCHARD AINÉ & FILS GRAND CONSEILLER CHARDONNAY Reserve ORIGIN APPELLATION: Vin de France Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay WINE-MAKING Harvest: Mechanically picked Vinification : Traditional method with fermentation at low temperature. Ageing: Partly in tank to preserve the aromatic freshness and partly traditional Burgundian to add a touch of oak. TASTING NOTES Colour: Brilliant gold with [...]

BOUCHARD AINÉ & FILS GRAND CONSEILLER PINOT NOIR Reserve

by Ting • September 27, 2019
BOUCHARD AINÉ & FILS GRAND CONSEILLER PINOT NOIR Reserve ORIGIN APPELLATION: Vin de France Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir WINE-MAKING Harvest: Mechanically picked Vinification : traditional method with 100% destemming and fermentation lasting 18 to 25 days. Ageing: Mainly in vat with a proportion in oak to bring a roundness and aromatic complexity to the [...]

BOUCHARD AINE & FILS Beaujolais-Villages

by Ting • September 27, 2019
BOUCHARD AINE & FILS Beaujolais-Villages ORIGIN APPELLATION: Beaujolais Villages AOC Grape Varieties: 100% Gamay WINE-MAKING Semi-carbonic maceration TASTING NOTES Colour: crimson and limpid Nose: fruity and floral Palate: elegant and racy. SERVING Serve between 12℃ and 14℃ with a light lunch, poultry or a barbecue for instance. Beaujolais is best enjoyed young, within its first [...]