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Domaine Famille Paquet, Macôn Village Nos Cinq Terroirs 2022
Famille Paquet Mâcon-Villages Nos Cinq Terroirs 2022 is a medium-bodied dry white wine produced from Chardonnay grapes in the Mâconnais region of Burgundy, France. Located in the village of Davayé, Famille Paquet is a 30ha family property founded in 1980 by Jocelyne and Michel Paquet. The domaine is now run by their three sons Jean-Baptiste, Mathieu and Camille, who manage each of their 50 vineyard parcels individually, using organic and biodynamic methods. This refreshing yet textural Chardonnay is an expression of the five different terroirs of the domaine. Citrusy and mineral, with a hint of creaminess, Nos Cinq Terroirs would serve well as an aperitif or as a pairing for light or creamy seafood dishes.
Domaine Le Fay d’Homme, La Part du Colibri Abouriou 2021
What's Abouriou? It's quite similar to Gamay but is also a descendant of Merlot & Malbec. Impressive lineage. This wine is light with punchy dried cranberries and perfect structure.La Légende du Colibri
La légende amérindienne du colibri, appelé parfois l’oiseau mouche, ami des fleurs.
Un jour, dit la légende, il y eut un immense incendie de forêt. Tous les animaux terrifiés et atterrés observaient, impuissants, le désastre.
Seul le petit colibri s’active, allant chercher quelques gouttes d’eau dans son bec pour les jeter sur le feu.
Au bout d’un moment, le tatou, agacé par ses agissements dérisoires, lui dit : « Colibri ! Tu n’es pas fou ? Tu crois que c’est avec ces gouttes d’eau que tu vas éteindre le feu ? » « Je sais, répond le colibri, mais je fais ma part. »
La conduite de l’ensemble des vignes du Domaine le Fay d’Homme selon les principes de l’Agriculture Biologique est basée sur le même principe. Seul, nous ne sauverons pas la planète, mais nous faisons notre part…
Domaine Le Fay d’Homme, La Part du Colibri Folle Blanche 2023
Wines of the series "La Part du Colibri" were created by Vincent Caye under the impression of an old legend. Once, when there was a big fire in the forest, all the animals looked frightened and doomed to the catastrophe. Only one small hummingbird, tirelessly, carried a drop of water in its beak to throw it on the fire. Annoyed beasts pointed to the uselessness of her insignificant efforts. To which she replied: "I know, but I must render the help that I can." Hence the philosophy of Vincent Caye: do everything possible to make the world a better place, even if it is not very much. Its organic vineyards take up very little space, but they will play their part in one common cause for saving the planet.
"La Part du Colibri" Gros-Plant du Pays Nantais is made from the grape variety of Fol Blanche, which has the ability to degenerate into wild grapes, not getting the proper pruning. Vincent Caye takes care of him on rocky vineyards according to biodynamic principles. In the case of vinification, Folle Blanche undergoes fermentation on its own yeast in concrete tanks buried in the ground. In them, the wine is aged for 8 months on draft before bottling.
Domaine Le Fay d’Homme, Monnières Saint-Fiacre Gneiss 2020
The nose whispers discreet, complex notes of candied fruit, jujube, white flowers, gentian and citrus zest. The palate is in this delicate register, subtle, thirst-quenching, and continues to develop fullness and volume, to finish with panache, releasing spices. Drink now, after airing, with bouchées à la reine, poultry or cellar.
Domaine Le Fay d’Homme, Muscadet Terre de Gabbro 2021
During a business trip to Muscadet, Christelle Guibert was struck by the growing number of producers whose work is terroir-oriented.
“Terre de Gabbro” is the fruit of this association between Christelle Guibert and Vincent Caillé.
“Terre de Gabbro” is a modern Muscadet, focused on its terroir and produced from biodynamic viticulture. The wine is of great complexity and will have its place among the greatest wines from a region in full renewal.
Domaine Rijckaert, Haute Cuvée Mâcon Fuissé, Maconnais 2021
Jean Rijckaert's approach is simple: he wants to make wines that he likes without succumbing to fashions or the wishes of customers. Similarly, he refuses to make his wines competition beasts: his bottles are there to be drunk and not exhibited.
On the winemaking side, we can note that in this Chardonnay enthusiast, fermentations are done without the addition of yeast, that there can be a slight correction of the alcoholic strength, that sulphites are added as needed and that finally, filtration is not systematically rejected. Fermentation and aging take place in oak barrels, with always a small proportion of new ones .
Domaine Rijckaert, Pouilly Fuissé Haute Cuvee, Maconnais 2022
This Pouilly-Fuisse expresses all the complexity that a Chardonnay could give on a great terroir of Burgundy. 100% Chardonnay. Expresses the typical qualities of the famous appellation. A blend from vineyards in relatively cool areas (facing west), this Pouilly-Fuissé has a generous heart in an elegant body. Limestone soils on more or less stony slopes.
Domaine Rijckaert, Savagnin Sur les Marnes, Côtes du Jura 2022
Savignin is the iconic white grape of the Côtes du Jura. The Domaine Rijckaert vineyards of Savagnin are located in Buvilly, a blessed terroir for great white wines. The blend was made with the aim of highlighting the amazing complexity of this unique variety! At once expressive, rich and refreshing. This rustic grape variety is both powerfull and fine, and when carefuly vinified, it expresses an unrivalled complexity. 2018 was a brilliant vintage, perfectly ripe, exceptionally balanced and with abundant energy.
Domaine Vincent Careme, Vouvray sec “Le Clos”,Touraine 2022
Situated in the heart of Vouvray, Domaine Vincent Careme is the mastermind of young and dynamic Vincent Careme, The estate, overseen by Vincent and his wife Tania, currently spans 37 acres with different blocks spread over three villages: Vouvray, Vernou-sur-Brenne and Noizay. Most of the blocks are on steep slopes overlooking the Loire valley with two of them, Le Clos (meaning enclosed vineyard) and Le Peu Morier, being vinified separately to express their unique terroirs. All of Domaine Vincent Careme's wines are certified organic from 2010 onwards by Ecocert in France. Seductive aromatics entice with hints of apricot and truffles that lead to a decadent, well structured, full palate. Seamless notes of honeysuckle and cream linger on a lengthy, satisfying finish.
Domaine Vincent Carême, Vouvray Sec, Touraine 2022
The 2022 Vouvray Sec is a perfumed, tender style. It is a serious wine that's bone dry with a grown-up element of tannins providing muscle and structure. In its youth, it offers up fresh apples, pears and peaches, nodding to the warmer season. It is quite tense right now and needs some time to relax. But it was a shorter bottling. I think this needs a bit of time to come out.
Domaine Vincent Carême is one of the appellation’s leading lights. Starting in 1999, Vincent Carême was a member of the younger generation implementing what was viewed as artisanal ideas in the early 2000s, including organics and low sulfur regimes. Carême is now part of the Vouvray furniture, and these seemingly new ideas are now integral to the appellation’s ascendancy.
Both a traditional method and a very successful pét-nat are in the domaine range. When it comes to still wines, Carême’s taste preference is for dry styles, and that’s what you’ll mostly find in his chalky cellars. The winery cat recently died, but a dog, Tarzan, has now installed chez Carême.
Drink 2024 - 2033
Domaine Vincent Carême’, Vouvray Moelleux, Touraine 2018
Domaine Vincent Carême's "Moelleux" is a Vouvray harvested in over ripening, from a plot of land cultivated in organic farming. The grapes are harvested by hand and the vinification, as well as the maturing process, is carried out in barrels. It has a golden colour and a nose with aromas of quince and pear. The mouth is fruity with apricot notes, a sweetness offered by the sweetness.
EPC BLANC DE BLANCS GRAND CRU
This Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru champagne from EPC is a 100% Chardonnay Grand Cru from the Avize and Oger terroirs, created from the five most beautiful parcels. It is a cuvée of character, a true ode to Blanc de Blancs.
With the EPC brand, we enter a new experience of consumption by tasting the champagne in a traditional glass of the Champagne region and very friendly: the blida. Another innovation: the presence of a thermo-sensitive disc that indicates when the champagne is at the right temperature.
After 52 months of aging, and a low dosage of 3g/l, greediness (with notes of praline and hazelnut) and chewiness are present. The balance is perfect with the freshness of this champagne.
This Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru champagne from EPC, a real delicacy, will be perfect as an aperitif or during a meal, with poultry in cream sauce or simply a Comté cheese aged 24 months.