Bordeaux
Grand Enclos du Château de Cérons - Graves - White - 2018
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2018
Name: AOP Graves
Grape variety: 50% Sémillon, 47% Sauvignon & 3% Sauvignon Gris
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
Wine:
The 2018 White Grand Enclos du Château de Cérons Graves is a stunning example of Bordeaux white wine. A perfectly judged blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc achieves a harmonious balance of purity, finesse, and vibrancy. Aromas of vine blossom, white peach, and citrus mingle gracefully, leading to a palate that is both generous and refreshingly crisp. This wine offers a refined concentration of flavours, exuding style and elegance—a true delight to savour.Vinification:
Manual harvesting, fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks, 8 months maturation in barrels and stainless steel tanks.Color:
Pale and bright golden yellow.Nose:
Aromas of white peach, citrus and vine flower.Palate:
Both generous and fresh, this cuvée delivers concentrated flavours with remarkable elegance. The palate reveals a pure, refined, and perfectly balanced structure.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Seafood, shellfish, creamy white meats.Cellar aging:
From now until 2025Under the leadership of Giorgio Cavanna, renowned winemaker from Chianti’s Castello di Ama, and guided by Bertrand Léon, son of the former oenologist at Château Mouton-Rothschild, Grand Enclos du Château de Cérons has risen to become a benchmark in its appellation. Today, it produces top-tier wines that perfectly capture the Bordeaux style, balancing power and finesse with exceptional elegance.
Rhone Valley
Xavier Vignon - Beaumes de Venise - Red - 2020
Characteristics
Country / Region: Rhone Valley
Vintage: 2020
Name: AOP Beaumes de Venise
Grape variety: 50% Grenache Noir, 35% Syrah & 15% Mourvèdre
Alcohol: 15 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Wine rated 93/100 by our Committee !
Wine:
Made from high-altitude vines planted up to 600 meters, this 2020 Red Beaumes-de-Venise wine is fully representative of its Provençal terroir. It opens on beautiful aromas of black fruits, juniper, wild blackberry and pepper. It is a very mature wine, aged in vats and barrels, with a velvety texture and smooth tannins that presage good aging potential.There is also a lot of freshness on the finish, with some liquorice flavors. Serve it slightly chilled at 14° or 15°C. Rated 93/100 by our Selection Committee.Vinification:
Hand harvested. Maturation of Burgundy type with 50% in barrels of 3 to 5 wines and 50% in stainless steel tanks.Color:
Bright red with carmine reflections.Nose:
Abundant aromas of black fruits mixed with notes of juniper berries, wild blackberries and peppercorns.Palate:
Of beautiful maturity, this wine with smooth tannins and with a beautiful aging potential delivers a balanced palate with a lot of freshness in the finale.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Baked Limousin beef rib, beef bourguignon, navarin of lamb.Cellar aging:
From now until 2029, and even more for enthusiasts.
An important figure of the winemaking world, Xavier Vignon has been exploring the magnificent terroirs of the Rhone Valley with passion and enthusiasm. This mineral territory, bordered by the Dentelles de Montmirail, is his favorite playground, offering all types of exposure and soil types.
An unparalleled and genius winemaker, Xavier Vignon brings to light all the best of the Rhône Valley terroirs. His dexterity and his selections allow him to assemble the best parcels, producing precise, fresh and vibrant wines.
Languedoc
La Pèira - Languedoc - Les Obriers de la Pèira - Rouge - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Languedoc
Vintage: 2022
Name: Vin de France
Grape variety: Blend of Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre
Alcohol: 14.5 vol.
Color: Red
Capacity: 75 cl
Wine:
The 2022 Red Languedoc Les Obriers de la Peira is a full-bodied wine, combining freshness and ripeness. Always backed by a beautifully ripe harvest, it unfurls a palate filled with flavors of black fruits and wild berries, remarkably dense and well-balanced, with a silky texture. A bottle to be enjoyed with red meats and stews, to drink or to keep.Vinification:
Harvested by hand.Color:
Very dark red, almost black, glossy.Nose:
Black fruit flavors.Palate:
Beautifully mature and silky, this wine unfurls a fruity, fairly rich juice with velvety tannins and a marked hint of violet on the finish.
Temperature:
Serve between 14 and 16°C.Food and wine pairing:
Mediterranean cuisine, Niçois stuffing, juicy red meats, fillet of beef with olive juice and thyme, shoulder of lamb with herbs.Cellar aging:
Dès maintenant et jusqu'en 2030
"Undoubtedly one of the finest wineries in all of France," as stated by Robert Parker. La Peira has rapidly built an extraordinary reputation. The entire wine community agrees that it has become a leading light in Languedoc.
This achievement is justified by the immense dedication of its Australian owners. With high-altitude vineyards, rigorous selection, and meticulous craftsmanship in aging, every cuvée receives the utmost care and attention.