$33
FRANCE : LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON : CÔTES CATALANES
Grenache
MED-FULL-BODIED, CASSIS, PLUM, BLACK CHERRY, VIOLET, CLOVE, SOME OAK
‘Origines’ is somewhat of an enigma: deep, dark, and structured, it is also a very “feminine,” elegant wine — ethereal, even — with firm tannins and a persistent, fruity finish amidst delicate floral aromatics and gentle acidity.
In any case, it's an undeniably beautiful wine — one with lots of character and personality, exemplary of the region's terroir, and a wonderful pairing for grilled meats and charcuterie.
WINEMAKING : Maceration for 5 days with spontaneous fermentation via native yeasts; aged for 10 months in stainless steel & ⅓ in 500L oak barrels; minimal intervention & low sulfite
ECOLOGY : BIODYNAMIC
PAIRING : Côte de Bœuf (bone-in ribeye)
DRINKING WINDOW : Hold for ~5 years; decant if drinking young
$12
FRANCE : SOUTHWEST : VIN DE PAYS DES COTES DE GASCOGNE
50% Merlot, 50% Tannat
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FRANCE : SOUTHWEST FRANCE : JURANCON
Petit Manseng, Gros Manseng
FULL-BODIED, SWEET, RIPE PEACH, MANGO, HONEY, APRICOT, NO OAK
A multi-dimensional, food-friendly dessert wine with beautiful texture, luscious tropical fruit, and an elegant mineral finish (thanks to the altitude terroir of Jurançon). Sweet, but not at all cloying. Drink now or hold for 5-6 years.
ECOLOGY: Organic
FOOD PAIRING: Old Fashioned Lemon Squares
$14
FRANCE : SOUTHWEST FRANCE : VdP DU COMTE TOLSAN
Malbec
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FRANCE : SOUTHWEST
Malbec, Merlot
MED-FULL-BODIED, CASSIS, PLUM, SMOKE, VIOLET, SPICE, OAK
Structured and rich, but very drinkable – with ripe red and dark fruit, accents of sweet spice, smoke, and leather; med(+) chewy tannins, and very pleasant acidity.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable