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Château Haut Lignières

admin — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:35:17 +0000

Jérôme Rateau, called “Le Champenois”, is a newcomer and an independent viticulturist. He settled in this Hérault village in 1995 and operates a continuous block of 15 hectares with the five varieties of the AOP Faugères vintage. Cuvées – to be discovered – are spiced, full-bodied, constructed in red and rosé. Do not hesitate to go in to meet Jérôme – unless he is among his vines…

www.chateau-hautlignières.com

Domaine Anio

admin — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 18:00:49 +0000

New winemakers at last, but not beginners! Jean-Pierre Van Ruyskensvelde was not born in this area but he belongs to the wine industry and has been director of the Institut Français de la Vigne et du Vin since 2008. He and his wife Marie-Christine formulated their first 2011 cuvée on a small parcel of syrah. A red IGP Saint-Guilhem le Désert is redolent of seductive red fruit aromas. Visit upon reservation.

www.anio-vin.com

Domaine de Saumarez

admin — Wed, 27 Nov 2013 17:46:11 +0000

Foreigners on Languedoc soil! Liz and Robin Williamson from Guernesey did not hesitate to cross the Channel to settle on this small sunny corner of Murviel-les-Montpellier. No orange trees, but vines worked with care, and ploughed in winter; sheep are left to graze under the stumps. A range of wine in Coteaux du Languedoc and a rosé Fleurs de Liz en Vin du de Pays de l’Hérault. A great gift idea: The domain will allow you to sponsor a vine.

www.domainedesaumarez.com

Domaine Viticole Scamandre

admin — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:00:43 +0000

Domaine Viticole Scamandre.

They practically abandoned their profession of dental surgeon in to take root in Vauvert, in Petite Camargue. Nadine and Fernand Renouard are “new generation” wine growers. With a new vision, they launch an agro-forestry project in this viticultural domain of their own creation. A novelty? No, rather a return to a tradition that goes back to antiquity, when vines share space with olive tree, truffle oaks and fruit-bearing trees. Edouard Sentex, master winemaker, confirms that tree and vine in osmosis rebalance the ecological system to finally create a good, a very good wine. Hedges are replanted, areas are fallowed or planted with fodder crops . The contemporary winemaking plant, and spacious tasting room, is teamed on the surface with a water pond that acts as thermal pad with the cellar. Giono would not have disowned this domain. Visit and tasting upon reservation.

www.scamandre.com

Domaine Renardat Fache

admin — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:19:51 +0000

Domaine Renardat Fache. Alain Renardat-Fâche and his son Elie are the fifth and sixth generations of their family to produce the Bugey region’s star wine, Cerdon, a semi-dry, pink sparkling Méthode Ancestral wine. Renardat’s Cerdon has a delicate nose with hints of raspberries and makes a delicious aperitif or dessert wine. The domaine, set on 12 hectares of land, is planted with Gamay (70%) and Poulsard (30%)…Tour and tasting by appointment. Tel : 04 74 39 97 19 www.alain-renardat-fache.com

Domaine de Vens

admin — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:52:38 +0000

Domaine de Vens. Domaine de Vens was created in 2002 with the goal of producing upscale, biodynamic wines of Savoie. DVH wines are made based on the “Garage Wines” principal, a concept that was developed in France and the United States under the practices of sustainable development. Their 2012 vintage, which is 100% black Mondeuse, is a powerful and structured red wine with aromas of fresh, black fruit and spice. The domaine recently started the tradition of hosting an annual tasting and sales event in Seyssel. Tel 04 50 48 42 38 www.domainedevens.com

Domaine de Méjane

admin — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:06:50 +0000

Domaine de Méjane.The origins of the Domaine date back to 1793, but it wasn’t until 2000 that Henriquet family took control of the vineyard. The family renovated the large house and added a high-tech cellar. Winemaker Anne Bellemin Laponnaz tends to their 14 hectares of land with the Roussette variety in mind. The resulting white wine is pale gold in color with spicy aromas of thyme and honey.www.domaine-de-mejane.com

Domaine Belluard

admin — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:06:03 +0000

Domaine Belluard.The orchard to vineyard … Dominique Belluard, comes from a family of fruit farmers. While he decided to forge by pursing viticulture, Dominique did inherit his families passionate work ethic and consequently today he operates oldest vineyards in the Alps. The 10 hectare domaine produces their wine from a single, regional grape, gringet, which they cultivate using biodynamic farming methods. Their AOC Vin de Savoie 2009 vintage is powerful yet refreshing, with notes of white fruits and spices. Visits and tastings by appointment. www.domainebelluard.fr

Leoness

admin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:20:27 +0000

Leoness. An inviting winery with a large tasting room and beautiful grounds often used for weddings. Advance booking for tours allow walking in the vineyard and enjoying 6 tastings along the way including in the cellar. The handpicked grapes go along with sustainable practices, such as planting barley between rows to prevent erosion and releasing wasps which limit the proliferation of destroying bugs. Tasty 2009 Syrah. 38311 De Portola Rd, Tel.: + 1 951 302-7601, www.leonesscellars.com

Régis Descotes

admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:29:57 +0000

Domaine Régis Descotes. Régis Descotes perpétue la tradition familiale du domaine né en 1689 à Millery. Se tournant aujourd’hui vers une agriculture biologique, ses vins se veulent un parfait équilibre entre tradition et modernité. Les cuvées du domaine d’appellation « Côteau du Lyonnais », se déclinent en rouge, en blanc et en rosé. Vinification en cuve et mise en bouteille à la sortie de l’hiver afin d’obtenir des vins frais et fruités. 16 avenue du Sentier, 69390 Millery. +33(0)4 78 46 18 77. www.regisdescotes.com