French Regional Classics Mixed Case of 6 Wines
£180.00
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Description
French Regional Classics
France might not be where winemaking began, but it is seen as the modern spiritual home, and the many classical regions are the envy of many other wine-producing countries. This is a little snapshot around just a few of those fabulous vineyards. Vive le France!
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What's inside?
Mandois Brut Origin, Champagne
This 9th-generation family-owned producer may not be as well-known as some more familiar Champagne houses, but they are producing some of the finest sparkling wines around. This is their flagship wine and, as is the house style, Chardonnay leads with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier on the flanks. Fine bubbles and a delicate mousse with that lovely balance between the freshness of fruit and notes of toasted brioche.
Domaine Michel Girard ‘Les Monts Damnes’ Sancerre, Loire Valley
It’s well known that goat’s cheese and Sauvignon Blanc are a perfect match, but the ultimate version of that pairing is the Crottin de Chavignol goat’s cheese and Sancerre. This wine takes the pairing a little further as the vineyards are situated in the hamlet of Chavignol. The minerality that underpins the grassy, citrus fruit is fantastic, and there is a delightful texture to the edges, but it all leads to a finish of ‘on point’ acidity.
Domaine G. Saumaize Pouilly-Fuisse Grande Reserve, Burgundy
One of the leading producers in the region, and a wine which has the rich complexity of truly brilliant white Burgundy. 100% Chardonnay with some barrel ageing giving rounded, toasty notes which marry up to green grape and lightly baked apple notes with a wrapping of balanced acidity pulling it all together.
Chateau Tayac, Margaux, Bordeaux
The Chateau on the label looks very grand, but we managed to drive past it five times before we spotted it; the roadside view isn’t as noticeable as the view from the vineyard! It was well worth the trouble to find, though, as they are producing gorgeously modern wine. Cabernet leads with all of its blackcurrant charm, Merlot adds some plush textural notes, and then Petit Verdot gives the wine a bit of grip and structure. The oak is superbly integrated, and while this wine will cellar for a good few years, I have no patience and I’ve just been diving straight in.
Maison Brotte ‘Domaine Barville’ Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone Valley
If there’s one thing that all the wines from Maison Brotte have in common, it’s freshness. There is a precision to them which is very noticeable in the best possible way, and they have moved away from the slightly heavy styles that have pervaded for the last couple of decades. This wine displays that perfectly; you still get the warmth and soft spice that Rhone varietals provide, but there is a line of acidity that runs right through this wine and keeps everything in check. Rather than making the wine feel angular, it actually makes it far more approachable and friendly. Seriously good wine, from the jewel in the Brotte crown.
Andre Colonge Fleurie, Beaujolais
Beaujolais used to be seen as a lightweight, frivolous wine, but if you really want to experience what the French call ‘terroir’, then this is the region to see it. Ten different villages all producing wine using the Gamay grape and in 99% of cases using maceration carbonique, yet each village shows a different style. The idea that a wine reflects its place, its climate and the people. Fleurie always has that slightly less gamey style with a little more of the crunchy black cherry fruit coming through. This is married to lovely slatey minerality and the most perfectly balanced acidity. To get the best from this wine, serve it at cellar temperature, under the shade of an old oak on a summer’s day with a slice of homemade game pie.
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