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$17.85
$18.79
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$17.10
Light to Medium body with hints of cherry and the perfect touch of spice.
750ml
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$20.40
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$18.24
Gamay and Pineau d'Aunis. Pollux is usually all or at least mainly Gamay, but Gamay is hard to ripen so far north...
750ml
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$22.50
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$22.05
Vinification at the Domaine Sérol of each variety grape independently. Grapes pruned on vibrating sorting table in...
750ml
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$17.78
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$17.42
2/3 Pinot Noir & 1/3 Gamay. From estate vines averaging thirty years old on clay-limestone soils, sustainably farmed...
750ml
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$28.50
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$27.93
Averaging 30 years old, the vines are planted on clay-limestone soils in the heart of the Cher valley of the Touraine...
750ml - Case of 12
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Pierre Menard Anjou Rouge Orion Alpha 2018
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
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An unusually ripe red for the Loire, with stacks of wild-blackberry fruit, plus violet and savory notes. Starts...
Muscat Mencia Red Blend France Loire Valley
One of the most widely grown and easily recognized wine grape varietals in the world is the Muscat, an ancient grape with an exceptional amount of versatility. For centuries, Muscat varietal grapes have been used all over Europe for the production of wonderfully fruity wines of many different shades and colors, which, with their strong 'grapey' flavor have come to be known as a quintessential fine wine grape. Their relatively high acidity also means they are ideal for the production of sparkling wines, and the fizzy Muscat wines of Italy are widely agreed to be amongst the best in the world. In more recent years, New World countries have shown a huge amount of flair when it comes to the Muscat grape, and have had plenty of success in allowing its natural and vibrant character to come through in the bottle.
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.