2020 LA COUX CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE

The vineyard for the La Coux is situated at the heart of the Enclave des Papes, south of the village of Valréas. The special characteristics of its latitude and altitude give it unique climate conditions, perfect for creating structured and complex wines with magnificent freshness. The 82 hectares of this estate encompass different sectors of the village of Valréas at different altitudes and varied clay-chalk or sandy soil types. The Grenache and Syrah grow in plots as high as 320 meters above sea level and therefore benefit from a cooler climate. The temperature variation between day and night allow the grapes to ripen slowly, which plays a key role in the development of good tannins. The vines are south- and west-facing, so they are also bathed in the rays of the setting sun. The vines are cultivated according to the principles of sustainable agriculture. The wine is a blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah fermented and aged in stainless steel. This wine teems with a diverse array of fruits: mulberries, black plums, blueberries and black cherries that mesh with forest floor notes. This full-bodied, deeply flavorful and highly drinkable wine is deftly balanced with gentle, accommodating tannins and a discreet, almost undercover, acidity.

2022 SABINE ROSÉ

IGP Mediterranee, Aix Vineyards

30% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 20% Cinsault, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Rolle. The 2019 Sabine delivers the classic Provence rosé profile with notes of raspberry, cherry, peach, herbal, citrus and mineral core. A creamy concentration from the small yields and concentrated fruit adds tremendous length on the palate. To ensure maximum complexity, there were over 30 small fermentations using dozens of different yeasts, creating a symphony of flavor.

2021 ATELIERS RASPAIL SAUVIGNON BLANC, TOURAINE

100% Sauvignon Blanc from hillside vineyard. 20-30-year old vines with yields of less than 2 tons/acre. Direct to press, and fermented and aged in stainless steel. From talented young winemaker Matthieu Elzinga. A bright and zesty white, layers of bright flavors and crackling textures accent this cool climate wine. Gooseberries and pineapple aromas lead to a bright citrus palate. On the finish, notes of honeydew melon accompany the lemony palate.

2019 DOMAINE BROSSETTE BEAUJOLAIS AOC

Led by Pierre Brossette the Brossette Family’s 300 year old domain located in Theizé, West of Villefranche sur Saône includes top hillside vineyard sites with clay and limestone soils and is one of the most highly regarded vine nurseries in Beaujolais. The 2018 harvest for Gamay at Dom. Brossette began at the end of August and lasted through mid-September. Following hand harvesting rigorous sorting takes place in the vineyard and at the sorting table. Half the fruit is de-stemmed and the balance is whole cluster fermented. 12 hours of carbonic maceration is followed by 5 days of a cooler fermentation followed by pressing before the start of malolactic fermentation. Aromas of Blackcurrants and ripe early summer strawberries follow through on the palate. In the finish pure red fruit notes are accompanied by bright acidity with mouthwatering salinity.