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750ml
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Brilliant clear yellow. Seductive nose with lovely fruit aromas (pear, pineapple) and delicate floral notes. Smooth...
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750ml
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100% Chenin Blanc. From 10-15-year-old, certified-organic vines on clay-limestone soils. Fermented to dryness (2...
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This classic Savennières wine has a complex bouquet of wild flowers, sherry flora and chalk dust and a generous...
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• Bottled especially for Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant • Wine ferments for 6 weeks in small, stainless steel cuves...
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375ml
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Traditionally called demi-sec, since 1996 we call moelleux wines with more than 17 grams of residual sugar. Those...
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Pale green-gold color with aromas of Granny Smith apples with a hint of minerality. Refreshing demi-sec style with...
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750ml
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• Certified biodynamic. • 100% Chenin Blanc. • A single 0.8 ha site on the Chaume hill, facing south. • 50+...
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The 2022 Ronceray evokes a ripe bouquet with aromas of freshly baked bread, pear, ripe orchard fruits, sweet spices...
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• Certified biodynamic. • 100% Chenin Blanc. • A single 0.6 ha site on the Chaume hill. • East facing, very...
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• Certified biodynamic. • 100% Chenin Blanc. • From the lieu-dit “Les Mauriers” in the village of...
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Drink with seafood, oysters, fresh cheeses or quite simply as an aperitif, on the beach or on the terrace.
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This delicious, dry Chenin Blanc was selectively harvested by hand from reduced yield vines, then fermented and and...
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Color: Light yellow in color with tints of green. Nose: Floral notes on the nose (acacia flower), with aromas of...
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The name of cuvee was inspired by bubbles which disappear to be replaced by the developing fruit flavors slowly and...
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The 2019 Les Fondraux might be a Vouvray in the demi-sec mold (residual sugar is in the region of 20g/L) but it is a...
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750ml
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The freshness and and delicate aromas of the wine make it a perfect partner with grilled fish and white meats,...
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750ml
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The freshness and and delicate aromas of the wine make it a perfect partner with grilled fish and white meats,...

Armagnac Chenin Blanc RTD France Loire Valley

Armagnac is a beloved grape brandy, hailing from the beautiful French region of Gascony, in the south-west of the country. It has been in constant production since sometime just before the fifteenth century, and over the decades has been the toast of royal households across Europe. Today, it is still enjoyed for its unique flavor profile and characteristics, and although it is understandably compared with Cognac, its more famous cousin, lovers of Armagnac claim that its distinctive rusticity and full body make it a superior brandy, perfect as a digestif or as an evening treat.

Armagnac is made from more than one grape varietal, but the major player in this drink is the fine Ugni Blanc grape, more commonly known by its Italian name, Trebbiano. This is one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, and grows beautifully in Gascony, which has a similar microclimate as its neighbouring wine region, Bordeaux. Armagnac grapes reveal fascinating and complex flavors after distillation, which commonly include christmas cake, earthy, oaky notes and praline.

Armagnac is sold under two categories - vintage, and non-vintage. A vintage Armagnac is made from a blend of grapes which have been grown in a single year, and will have the date printed on the label. Non-vintage Armagnacs, on the other hand, are labelled according to their age. V.S indicates that the brandy has been aged for a minimum of two years, VSOP for four years, XO six years, and Hors d’Age is a premium Armagnac which has been aged for at least ten years.

Originating in France yet now grown in many parts of the New World, Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile and highly regarded white wine grape varietals on earth. These green skinned grapes hold a relatively high acid content, and as such can be used for making still white wines of exceptional quality, as well as superb sparkling wines (such as the Crémant wines of the Loire Valley) and extremely aromatic dessert wines. Their natural transparency means that they are a fine grape for expressing their terroir in the bottle, and winemakers often experiment with this varietal to coax unusual and intense flavors from the grapes, such as allowing the development of noble rot on the fruit in order to make sweet and viscous wines of a unique character.

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.

Within France, the one region most closely associated with fine white and rosé wines is surely the Loire Valley. With over eight controlled appellations, and a relatively large expanse of land covering this wide valley, the Loire Valley is an ideal location for wineries wishing to produce large quantities of excellent quality vines for their wine production. Indeed, this region has been associated with excellent white wines for over a thousand years, with it once being the favorite wine region for the crowned heads of England, France and beyond. Today, it produces a wide range of white wines, and several rosé and red varieties also. It is also widely celebrated for being home to some of France's most lively and fruity sparkling crémant wines, which more than match those produced in nearby Champagne.