Paroles de vignerons - Vinparleur

Some pictures from the 2011 edition of the organic wine fair Millésime Bio in Montpellier...

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Millésime Bio was created in 1993 by a handful of winegrowers from Languedoc-Roussillon, members of the AIVB-LR. Their goal was to promote their products and the features of the new vintage towards the purchasers. The event grew big, however the friendly spirit remains. This spirit shows through some characteristics. Watch some pictures of the 2011 edition of Millésime Bio here... — Lire la suite.
Five Star Cabernet!

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Our Cabernet was ranked as the best wine of the competition, with a maximum score of five stars. “Aromas of blackcurrant, cherry and vanilla. Full bodied and elegant, smooth and delicate. A savoury wine with comfortable acidity!” — Lire la suite.
Sometimes patience really pays… Le Cèdre “Grand Cru” Cahors 2000

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Sometimes you have to be patient, even more if it concerns the life a wine. Two years in barrels and eight years of bottle ripening in the cellars of Château du Cèdre for this Cahors “Grand Cru” from the almost mythic 2000 vintage. — Lire la suite.
Where to find our wines

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Women and men who share our values distribute the wines of the Domaine Pierre Cros in France and some 20 other countries : a real passion for our work, honesty and respect for the customer, trust and loyalty. Without this philosophy of human relationship wine would lack its basis of existence.
Due to naturally low yields, - between 15 and 30 hectolitres per hectare - the number of bottles of each Cuvée is limited at the Domaine Pierre Cros. Furthermore, I have decided to use exclusively (…) — Lire la suite.
Succulent, delicate & surprising… Santa Roc Gigondas 2008

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A different way to experience Gigondas, created by two passionate winegrowers. By his association with Rémy Pédréno from Roc d’Anglade, Yves Gras is looking for a different, unusual expression of his vineyards and his terroir in Gigondas. — Lire la suite.
ATTENTION GREAT WINE ! Chardonnay Dernière Cueillette 2007, Arjolle IGP Côtes de Thongue

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Prepare your taste buds: This Chardonnay, Dernière Cueillette 2007 is already fantastic, having probably not even revealed its whole potential. The nose? An endless surprise of Eucalyptus and Camphor... — Lire la suite.
Tasting of Clos Chanteduc 2008 from Yves Gras

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Here you have an excellent example for the fine wines that could reveal the vintage 2008 in the Rhone Valley.
The wine is dark coloured with purple sparks. A little shy, the first nose offers aromas of blackcurrant, laurel and black pepper – a lot of pepper... — Lire la suite.
A savoury day at the Domaine de l’Arjolle

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A deep blue sky and a winter sun at its best, a slightly smoked Foie gras accompanied by the sweet Lyre and the smooth Cuvée Equilibre, crispy roasted Boudin noir with a very inviting Syrah-Cabernet... — Lire la suite.