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750ml - Case of 12
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$26.36
Fresh and direct, featuring a pure beam of cassis laced with light violet and anise notes. Shows a good jolt of...
750ml
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$36.71
$40.79
Consisting mainly of Syrah, this fruity red wine palate is silky, but persistent, with meaty flavours leading to a...
750ml - Case of 12
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$44.95
Very involved and inviting aromas of smoky toasty oak, beguiling black fruit and pastry tied into a lifted herbal...
750ml - Case of 12
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$17.44
Ripeness on the nose with flavours of cassis and plum. Good freshness and rich, spicy tannins. (Bronze) - DWWA 2023
750ml
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$13.86
12 bottles:
$13.58
Figuière aims for tight wines that express the unique terroir of coastal Provence. François Red is a fresh tasting,...
750ml
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$20.95
12 bottles:
$20.53
In northern Provence at 280-300 meters above sea level, the marine-originated soils here are mainly sandy, silty,...
750ml
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$12.94
12 bottles:
$12.68
Color: Very deep purple colour.
Nose: Intense blackcurrant and red fruit aromas with hints of flowers and...
750ml
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$18.00
The 2021 Les Baux de Provence combines 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Carignan, 20% Grenache, and 9% Syrah.
750ml
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$20.94
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$20.52
This earthy and rustic provençal wine is perfumed by the Mediterranean coast with its garrigue of wild thyme, sage,...
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750ml
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$37.20
12 bottles:
$36.46
Tour du Bon’s flagship wine, what Agnés calls “the blood of the earth” ; a blend of Mourvedre, Cinsault, and...
750ml
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$54.94
12 bottles:
$53.84
This cuvée is produced to showcase the best Mourvèdre selections from the Saint Ferreol vineyard, planted in the...
Mencia Primitivo Red Blend France Provence
As with many European grape varietals, there is some debate regarding the precise origins of the Primitivo grape. Most people now agree that it probably came from Croatia, where it is still used widely in the production of red wine, and it known as Tribidrag. However, today it is a grape most commonly associated with the powerful red wines of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, where the intense sunshine and brisk Mediterranean breezes produce grapes of remarkable character and balance. Primitivo is a dark grape, known for producing intense, inky, highly tannic wines, most notably the naturally sweet Dolce Naturale and the heavy and complex Primitivo di Manduria wines. Primitivo tends to be naturally very high in both tannin and alcohol, making it ideal for both barrel and cellar ageing, which brings out its more rounded and interesting features.
Primitivo is not the easiest grape to grow or manage, and it has had something of a difficult century. Indeed, by the 1990s, there was little interest in Puglian wines in general, and winemakers were neglecting their Primitivo vineyards and looking to other, more commercially viable varietals. However, the last decade has seen this grape come well and truly back into fashion, with new techniques and a heightened interest in native Italian grape varietals bringing Primitivo back into the spotlight. It is now widely loved for its intensity and ability to be paired with strongly flavored foods.
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.
The wines of Provence have proven themselves time and time again to be amongst the finest and most recognizable in the world. With over two and a half thousand years of wine making history, the region of Provence is one of the most ancient wine regions on earth, and one which is more successful and ancient than ever. Over the centuries, many different cultures and peoples made Provence their home, from the Romans to the Gauls, the Catalans and Greeks, making the wine culture of Provence a unique and fascinating one for lovers of interesting wines. Provence is most well known around the world for its rosé wines, most commonly made from the Mourvedre grape varietal, however, their red wines are once more gaining popularity due to their exciting fruit flavors and wonderfully herbal notes.