The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character.
This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.
Fac&Spera (“Do and Hope”) is the motto of Maison Chapoutier and the philosophy applied to the best plot selections of these wines. There, the winegrower lets the terroir express itself without hindrance in order to obtain with exactitude the conjunction of the soil, the climate and the know-how resulting from the tradition. It is the photograph of a grape variety in a vintage on a given terroir. These are exceptional, rare wines created from our oldest vines. Here, biodynamics takes on its full meaning.
Certified biodynamic and organic wine and controlled by Ecocert.
The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character.
This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.
The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character.
This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.
Monier de la Sizeranne is a blend of different Hermitage terroirs, sedimentary soils (alluvium, loess, pudding) and granite soils with varying degrees of decomposition and sectors of Bessards, Méal and Greffieux.
Certified biodynamic and organic wine and controlled by Ecocert.
The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character.
This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.
The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character.
This now forms the basis of the M. CHAPOUTIER ethos to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.
M. Chapoutier Temenos Cornas is a highly acclaimed wine that’s gaining popularity among wine enthusiasts worldwide. The vines comes from decomposed granite, locally called “gore”. Specifically from the appellation areas of: Les Reynards (south-facing granite hillsides providing maturity and minerality), Mazard (east-facing hillside providing flesh and volume) and Saint-Pierre (high-altitude terroir providing freshness and complexity).
M. Chapoutier Temenos is a wine that’s meant to be savored on special occasions or paired with hearty meals.
As Marius, Michel Chapoutier’s great-grandfather, always said ‘A good wine is one that beckons us to take another sip’.
These wines carry this message and reflect the warmth of the southern France terroirs in which they are rooted.
The Grenaches of this rosé are located on clay-limestone slopes, while the Cinsaults and the Syrahs grow in predominantly sandy soils. All harvested when fully ripe, and at night to ensure they retain their fruitiness and freshness.
For more info, visit Marius by Michel Chapoutierwebsite.
As Marius, Michel Chapoutier’s great-grandfather, always said ‘A good wine is one that beckons us to take another sip’.
These wines carry this message and reflect the warmth of the southern France terroirs in which they are rooted.
For more info, visit Marius by Michel Chapoutierwebsite.
Merum Priorati, a notable Priorat estate was founded in 2004 and is located in the east of the appellation around the pretty village of Porrera in the hills northwest of Tarragona.
Inici is a 100% estate grown red wine from Merum Priorati winery in Porrera. The grapes are sourced exclusively from the three estates owned by the Bodega, making a total of 29 ha planted with vines. Their vineyards are planted on a slate terrain on the hillsides of Porrera village, a terrain that is locally known as “llicorella”. Inici is a blend with the Grenache as a greater protagonist, a wine that expresses the characteristics of this unique terroir where it comes from and enjoys the prestige of being classified as “Vi de Vila” and certified as “Viticultura Heróica” by the CERVIM, the Centre for Research, Environmental Sustainability and Advancement of Mountain Viticulture, the international organization in charge of promoting and protecting the mountain viticulture as Heroic Viticulture, and certified vegan.
Carefully selected grapes from the best wine regions are blended to ensure Paul Chamblain Brut Rosé is balanced, elegant and refreshing.
The yeast is selected in Champagne but, according to the Charmat method, a second natural fermentation takes place in vats close, which keeps the original aromas of the wines of this rosé base.
VARIETALS
A blend of Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cinsault
Casa Santos Lima was created to ensure the continuous development of Santos Lima’s wine producing activity created several generations ago. This activity was first started by Joaquim Santos Lima, who, by the turn of 19th century, was already a great producer and exporter of Portuguese wines. Still a family owned company, today is present in the regions of Lisboa, Algarve, Alentejo, Vinho Verde and Douro.
Porta do Monte is a genuine wine expressing all the authenticity of the region. The deep violet colour reveals rich aromas, with combined dark fruit and floral notes.
Rocca delle Macìe was established in 1973, when Italo Zingarelli, a film-maker, producer and director, decided to realize his lifelong dream by acquiring the “Le Macìe” estate, in order to create a winery in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone and to produce wines that, thanks to their balance between the tannic structure, fruit and pleasantness, can be appreciated by young people and wines that are able to give over the years a great evolution.
Sasyr is a highly quaffable wine that is fruity and polished on the palate, with no sharp edges; well-rounded, sinuous, and immensely drinkable. Like all great women, it has character and personality, making for a complete, well-balanced wine. In relation to more ‘masculine’ wines that require specific matches to find a sense of equilibrium at the dinner table, Sasyr is a very versatile proposal that works well with all manner of dishes, but is also very pleasant on its own, accompanied only by some great music.
Root:1 Cabernet Sauvignon is an expression of Chile’s unique terroir and the winemaking expertise of Viña Ventisquero. The name “Root 1” pays homage to the ungrafted, original rootstock of their vines, which helps produce distinctive and authentic wines.
With a long growing season, the warm days and cool nights of this estate vineyard in Colchagua Valley provide an ideal environment for the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon grape to reach its maximum potential.
A brilliant example of fruit meets finesse, our stunningly balanced Cabernet Sauvignon rolls across your palate in a velvety swirl, inundating every corner of your mouth with a masterful blend of dark berries, black pepper, and mocha.
The warm days and cool nights of this estate vineyard in Colchagua Valley provide the long growing season for the Carmenere grape to reach its maximum potential, producing a wine that is deep, dark and pleasantly fragrant.
“The lost grape of Bordeaux” comes home to Chile with this subtly spicy, refreshingly fruity example that showcases how delightfully dynamic Carmenere can truly be.
Tenuta Cantagallo has been owned by the Pierazzuoli family since 1970 and covers 200 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and woods on the rolling Tuscan hills between Florence and Vinci.
The pride of the estate is the production of Chianti Montalbano DOCG and Riserva.
However, Gioveto is a Toscana IGT which comes from the blend of the best selection of Merlot, Syrah and Sangiovese. “Gioveto” comes from the old name of Sangiovese in Tuscany which was called “SanGioveto”.
The selection of the grapes is the first secret of the Cantagallo wines, so much that as mentioned in the label and written in the cork is made “a bottle for each strain” (“Una bottiglia di vino per ogni ceppo di vite”).
Casa Santos Lima was created to ensure the continuous development of Santos Lima’s wine producing activity created several generations ago. This activity was first started by Joaquim Santos Lima, who, by the turn of 19th century, was already a great producer and exporter of Portuguese wines. Still a family owned company, today is present in the regions of Lisboa, Algarve, Alentejo, Vinho Verde and Douro.
Território Vinho Regional Lisboa is a wine produced from the Castelão, Tinta Roriz, Syrah and Touriga Nacional grape varieties, a combination that gives the wine complexity and character. With fresh and firm tannins, the wine offers a long finish, providing a lasting and pleasant experience
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