Vignobles Dubard Château Laulerie Bergerac Sec 2010
One of the most famous producer of refreshing and reasonably priced wines in southwest France.
Tasting Notes: Nose of gooseberry, exotic fruits and peach. The palate is rich and generous, with a fresh, tasty finish, and a fruity aftertaste. Pairing: On its own, with appetizers, summer salads, seafood and buffet meals. Color: white Varietal: 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Sémillon Bottle Volume (ml): 750 Appellation: Bergerac Sec Producer Website:http://www.vignobles-dubard.com/
Union des Producteurs de Saint Emilion Château Viramière Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2009
Situated on the southern slope of Saint-Emiliion, Château Viramière has been a family estate for 6 generations.
Tasting Notes: Intense and brilliant cherry red color. The nose is complex and pleasant with notes of strawberry and spices. Well balanced, with a good structure and concentration. Long finish. Pairing: Red meat and cheese. Color: red Varietal: 86% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle Volume (ml): 750 Appellation: Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Producer Website:http://www.udpse.com/
Union des Producteurs de Saint Emilion Château Vieux-Garrouilh Saint-Emilion 2009
Situated to the southwest of the medieval city of Saint-Emilion, the estate is mainly located on the valley floor.
Tasting Notes: Nice ruby red color. Nose with fine aromas of red fruits with spicy notes. On the palate, the wine is ample and round, full-bodied with a nice structure. Pairing: With starters, poultry and cheese. Decant. Color: red Varietal: 56% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle Volume (ml): 750 Appellation: Saint-Emilion Producer Website:http://www.udpse.com/
Union des Producteurs de Saint Emilion Bordeaux 2011
Entry-level Bordeaux produced by the famous Saint Emilion coop.
Tasting Notes: Delicious, fruity, easygoing Claret with a hint of spice on the finish. Pairing: Great on its own and a good partner for cold meats, light picnic or buffet dishes and mild creamy cheeses. Color: red Varietal: Merlot Bottle Volume (ml): 750 Appellation: Bordeaux Producer Website:http://www.udpse.com/
Union des Producteurs de Saint Emilion Château Saint-Elme Bordeaux Supérieur 2009
Château Saint-Elme is a traditionally styled Merlot-dominated Bordeaux Supérieur. Located near the village of Saint Sulpice de Faleyrens, this estate is a proof that Bordeaux can still offer a very approachable claret.
Tasting Notes: This has all the pleasing Merlot fruit associated with the right bank, together with good structure and excellent length of flavor. Pairing: Great on its own and a good partner for cold meats, light picnic or buffet dishes and mild creamy cheeses. Color: red Varietal: 95% Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc Bottle Volume (ml): 750 Appellation: Bordeaux Supérieur Producer Website:http://www.udpse.com/
Located in the area of Saint Sauveur next to Pauillac, the vineyard has included Château Liversan and Château Fonpiqueyre since the XVIIIth century. The soil made of gravel limestone on a halk subsoil acts as a filter favouring the vines' roots. Classified as Cru Bourgeois in 1932 this estate was formerly owned by the Marquis de Latresne in the XVIIIth century and by the Prince Guy de Polignac since 1984 until the Lapalu family purchased the estate.
Tasting Notes: Beautiful steady red robe. Clean and expressive nose of ripe red fruits, underlined by a fine woody touch. Fleshy and elegant mouth. Tannins are thin and well developed. This Haut-médoc is charming and well built. Pairing: Red meat and cheese. Color: red Varietal: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot Bottle Volume (ml): 750 Appellation: Haut Médoc Producer Website:http://www.domaines-lapalu.com/presentation-liversan/chateau-liversan-cru-bourgeois-superieur-haut-medoc.html
Domaines Lapalu Château Lacombe Noaillac Médoc 2009
The vineyard was planted between 1979 and 1982 around a beautiful mansion built in 1834. The vineyard had been abandoned since the phylloxera epidemic at the end of the 19th century. Overlooking the Gironde estuary, it is situated less than 7mi from the ocean, which regulates its climate. Aged in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: Garnet red robe with dark pink reflects. Generous nose of raspberry and blackcurrants. The palate is harmonious, with notes of oak. Pairing: Red meat and cheese. Color: red Varietal: 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot Bottle Volume (ml): 750 Appellation: Médoc Rating: 87pts Wine Enthusiast, * Guide Hachette des Vins 2010 Producer Website:http://www.domaines-lapalu.com/en/presentation-of-lacombe-noaillac/lacombe-noaillac.html
Fermented in concrete and stainless steel vats. Aged 9-12 months in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes: Complex wine with aromas of blackberries, blackcurrants and vanilla, emanating from the ageing in oak casks. Pairing: Red meat and cheese. Color: red Varietal: 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc Bottle Volume (ml): 750 Appellation: Bordeaux Producer Website:http://www.chateausaintebarbe.com/
From a 17 acre property following sustainable agriculture.
Tasting Notes: Crimson and brilliant robe. The nose is being developed in its youth by “grapy” aromas, embellished of a delicate oakiness. The mouth presents a beautiful substance with ripe tannins, without aggressiveness. Charming, this wine is refined and ample, with generous fruity tasting. Pairing: Red meat and cheese. Color: red Varietal: 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec Bottle Volume (ml): 750 Appellation: Médoc Producer Website:http://www.lussan-medoc.fr/english.htm
Société Dulong Château Peyredoulle 1ères Côtes de Blaye 2008
Located on the right bank of the Gironde. Unoaked.
Tasting Notes: Elegant, with an excellent tannic support which marries well with its structure. Made from young vines, it expresses its fruit well due to maturing in vats. Beautiful length. Pairing: Ideal with steak, duck fillets and cheese. Color: red Varietal: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon Bottle Volume (ml): 750 Appellation: 1ères Côtes de Blaye
Vignobles Dubard Château La Croix Romane Lalande de Pomerol 2009
The approximately 15 acres of the Clos de l'Eglise vineyard are located on the right bank of the Dordogne river, 18mi from Bordeaux and only 1.5mi from the famous plateau of Pomerol. 12-18 months of barrel aging.
Tasting Notes: A very pleasant Lalande wine in a rather modern stylewith a distinct ruby color, along with aromas of ripe fruits, soft spices and subtle oak. After a fresh beginning, the palate becomes round and pulpy; tannins and oak respect the fruit. Pairing: Red meat, game and cheese. Color: red Varietal: 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc Bottle Volume (ml): 750 Appellation: Lalande de Pomerol Producer Website:http://www.vignobles-dubard.com/
Vignobles Dubard Château Nardou Côtes de Francs 2008
The Côtes de Francs appellation is located next to Saint-Emilion and share similar soil types.
Tasting Notes: Black color. Very deep nose of black fruits. Intense but smooth thanks to the Merlot. Pairing: Red meat, grilled or en sauce, game birds, BBQ, flavorful cheeses. Color: red Varietal: 65% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec Bottle Volume (ml): 750 Appellation: Côtes de Francs Producer Website:http://www.vignobles-dubard.com/
Vignobles Dubard Château Les Farcies du Péch' Pécharmant 2009
Pécharmant is a very small region on the right bank of the Dordogne river, and is the only appellation using a majority of Cabernet Sauvignon on this side of the river.
Tasting Notes: The Cabernet varietals provide for a complex nose where coffee, tobacco, cinnamon and black pepper are harmoniously blended. Full and well-structured, the palate ends on a definite flintiness due to the terroir, which gives this wine a lot of personnality. Pairing: Terrine dishes, roasted or casseroled poultry, and cheese. Color: red Varietal: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot Bottle Volume (ml): 750 Appellation: Pécharmant Producer Website:http://www.vignobles-dubard.com/
The Dubard estate is located on sunny hillsides overlooking the right bank of the Dordogne, East of Bordeaux. Oak aged.
Tasting Notes: Very expressive nose with dark red fruits and mixed spices. The palate offers silky, round tannins, enlivened by a harmonious combination of oaky and fruity aromas giving great refinement and balance. Pairing: On its own, with red meat, game, duck and savory dishes. Decant. Color: red Varietal: 60% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec Bottle Volume (ml): 750 Appellation: Bergerac Producer Website:http://www.vignobles-dubard.com/
