The nose is fruity and offers a fine racy minerality, a small chiseled side, power, intensity as well as power. It reveals notes of violet, blueberry, small notes of bigarreau cherry associated with small touches of wild strawberry, small wild red fruits as well as hints of fresh liquorice stick, discreet hints of black olive,…
(Syrah, Grenache, Carignan) The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of small crushed wild red berries, fleshy wild raspberry, small notes of cassis associated with touches of violet, fine hints of dry local copse/garrigue, a discreet hint of olive tree and a hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, fresh,…
The nose offers intensity, elegance as well as a certain power. It reveals notes of wild strawberry, small wild red berries, small notes of crunchy plum associated with small touches of rose wood, dry olive tree as well as very discreet hints of liquorice and an imperceptible hint of pepper (in the background). The palate…
The nose is fruity, precise and offers a fine intensity as well as a fine straightness. It reveals notes of small wild berries, blackberry, small notes of small crunchy red fruits associated with discreet hints of crunchy cherry, cherry blossom, fresh violet as well as discreet hints of spices and sense of the place (local…
Domaine Boucabeille, a genuine, under the radar producer, has a mere 28 hectares of vines on the schist slopes of the Forca Real hill, near Perpignan. These hills had outstanding vines and were recognized for their quality and potential hundreds of years ago. However, they’ve been abandoned until Jean Boucabeille took on the task of…
The nose is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a very fine incisive side. It reveals notes of juicy / fresh yellow apple, crunchy Williams pear and small notes of small yellow fruits associated with hints of zest and a very discreet hint of flowers. The palate is fruity, fresh, round, fat and offers an acidulous…
Made exclusively of Carignan, this wine offers a deep and concentrated character. It’s intense, enchantingly fragrant and profound with precise and clean aromas of ripe red berries, cassis, scrubland and graphite. The palate offers a good vibrancy & tension while maintaining the same complexity and purity.
Made exclusively from Carignan gris vines with an average of 50 years old, this wine shows a massive mineral component. Quite austere and surprising, the wine feels like pure rock juice. The acidity is highly framing the palate.
The Riberach project started in 2006 with 20 acres of vineyard, with the aim of making wines that reflect terroir, soil and climate. A blend of Macabeu, Carignan, Grenache Blanc & Grenache Gris, this wine is dry and filled with fresh citrus fruit expression. Other aromas include white flowers, fennel, white pepper and a decent…
Young vines of Grenache Noir bought in 2008. This wine is a crisp and bright, lighter styled blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache noir and Syrah. Fresh red berries & a slight touch of sweet spices are joined by a refreshing acidity. It’s easy-drinking in every way.