Croix de Chabot Y/M - 2018
Saint JosephYannick Alléno et Michel Chapoutier
Red / Rhône Valley / Contains sulphites (E220) / Dry / 14,5%
0,75L
An intense nose, expresses, with a delicate restraint, a lot of complexity and nuances: aromas of black fruits, spices (liquorice) delicately married to more mineral and bloody notes. The final perception is marked by more smoky notes (hearth, soot...).
Aging: + 5 / + 10.
Pairing: Parisian duck pie with duck foie gras, selected salads from Montesson
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tradition - 2016
Châteauneuf-du-PapeDomaine Mas Saint Louis
Red / Rhône Valley / Contains sulphites (E220) / Dry / 15,5%
0,75L
Subtle nose combining red and black fruits with fine toasted notes. Laurel finish. Vinified in concrete vats and a 1/5 of the volume matured in wooden tun.
Aging: + 5 / + 15 years.
Pairing: Beef steak with Diane sauce, Porcini pie, Livarot.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape - Les Arpents des Contrebandiers - 2016
Châteauneuf-du-PapeDomaine Mas Saint Louis
Red / Rhône Valley / Contains sulphites (E220) / Dry / 15,5%
0,75L
The very open nose combines stone fruits with spicy flavours.
Aging: + 5 / + 20 years.
Pairing: Rabbit with juniper, roast chestnut, cheese
Barbaresco - 2018
PiemonteAzienda Agricola Demarie
Piemonte / Contains sulphites (E220) / Dry / 14,5%
0,75L
Dry, caressing, gentle robustness, reveals consistency, race character and extraordinary aristocracy, The fresh fruit of the early months makes way, during later development, for the world of spices. Thus to the violet, the rose, the geranium and often to the apple and cherry there are added shades of vanilla, cinnamon and green pepper
Vacqueyras "Cuvée Azalaïs" - Le Sang des Cailloux - 2018
GigondasDomaine Le Sang Des Cailloux
Red / Rhône Valley / Contains sulphites (E220) / Dry / 14%
0,75L
The tasting reveals an intense colour, which in turn reveals a rich, powerful nose, with a ripe, fruity, even stewed nose, completed by spicy notes.
Aging: +10 years
Pairing: Pélardon des Cévennes, Filet mignon of pork with ceps, Braised beef cheek
