$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
MD-FULL BODIED, RED FRUIT, SPICE, SOFT TANNINS, BAKING SPICE, NO OAK
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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
$23
FRANCE : SOUTHWEST FRANCE : JURANCON
Gros Manseng
MED-FULL-BODIED, SEC/DRY, WEIGHT & TEXTURE, ELEGANT, FLORAL, MINERAL, OAK
WINEMAKING : Manually harvested in separate passes over the course of the dry Béarnaise harvest. The grapes are immediately pressed in a pneumatic press, avoiding skin contact. The Jurançon Sec takes up to 20 days to ferment to dryness. Aged in barrel for 10 months (5-10% new) before diatomaceous earth filtration and bottling.
FARMING : Sustainable, Organic
PAIRING : Baudin Blanc with Morel Cream Sauce
$13
FRANCE : LANGUEDOC-ROUSILLON : VIN DE PAYS DE L'HERAULT
90% Carignan, 10% Syrah
MEDIUM-BODIED, BRIGHT RED FRUIT, SUPPLE, SMOOTH, NO OAK
FARMING : Sustainable
PARIING : Roast Beef & Gravy