Three Rhone Valley Wines. Pretty, pretty good!
Rhone Valley Wine Bundle - $270
1. Domaine de Beaurenard AOC Cotes-du-Rhone Rouge 2020
Following a mild, wet winter that replenished groundwater reserves, the season was notable for its precocity. Frost damage from the episode of March 25 was, very fortunately, limited, and in the course of the equally mild and damp spring that ensued, regular applications of tisanes and essential oils effectively protected the crop. Flowering that started in the second week of May confirmed the early nature of the vintage. The plentiful water resources accumulated over winter and the occasional summer showers ensured a progressive and optimum ripening of the grapes.
The harvest was particularly splendid and picking lasted from August 25 to the final days of September.
This Côtes du Rhône 2020 is full of fresh, juicy red fruit and a refreshing floral note. Its smoothness, freshness and delicacy offer immediate pleasure.
2. Domaine de Beaurenard AOC Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2020
Following a mild, wet winter that replenished groundwater reserves, the season was notable for its precocity. Frost damage from the episode of March 25 was, very fortunately, limited, and in the course of the equally mild and damp spring that ensued, regular applications of tisanes and essential oils effectively protected the crop. Flowering that started in the second week of May confirmed the early nature of the vintage. The plentiful water resources accumulated over winter and the occasional summer showers ensured a progressive and optimum ripening of the grapes. The harvest was particularly splendid and picking lasted from August 25 to the final days of September.
This wine symbolizes our love for white Châteauneuf-du-Pape. We find delicate floral notes, a fresh and dynamic texture with a salty finish. Just like a walk in our Provençal “Garrigue”.
3. Vignobles Mayard AOC Chateauneuf-du-Pape Clos du Calvaire Rouge 2020
Hand-picked harvest in 20 kg crates to limit crushing of the berries, sorting by hand in the plot and in the cellar, crushing and destemming, vatting by gravity, co-fermentation according to maturity, fermentation duration between 25 and 30 days in 100 hectoliter concrete vats, controlled temperature, extraction by delestage and pumping over, indigenous yeasts, malolactic fermentation.
A wine full of pleasure and refinement, with aromas of red and black fruits depending on the vintage. The palate is fruity and floral, complex with silky and persistent tannins.
