Category: French Wine

Dom Pérignon 75 cl.

Founded in 1668, Dom Perignon is vintage only, created from the fine grapes of one single year only ever a vintage, Dom Perignon is an act of creation, constantly renewed after each harvest; the 2009 is majestic, ripe , fleshy and profound.

Winemakers had to overcome many obstacles and take risks on their way to encouraging the chardonnay and pinot noir grapes of the 2009 harvest to reach their fullest expression The fruit is majestic: Ripe, fleshy and profound; beyond the richness and a certain voluptuousness is a strong impression of consistency that prevails – The wine’s power is remarkably restrained and the various sensations – silky, salty, sappy, bitter and briny converge and persist Lobster, crab, caviar, foie gras.

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Moët & Chandon 75 cl.

Lively and generous, Moel & Chandon Imperial distinguishes itself by a bright fruitiness, a seductive palate and elegant maturity. Its aromas are radiant, revealing bright white-fleshed fruits (apple, pear, white peach), citrus fruits, floral lime blossom and elegant blond notes (brioche and fresh nuts). The palate is richly flavorful and smooth combining generosity and elegance, followed by a delicately fresh crispiness to reveal the magical balance of champagne.

It is perfect with sushi and dumplings, shellfish and fish in light sauces, poached, roasted, or lightly sauced white meats, and fresh fruit salads that are not too sweet.

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Chablis 75 cl.

Chablis is an historic wine-producing town and region in northern central France. It produces light, dry, white wines famed for their flinty minerality and crisp acidity. AOC Chablis wines are produced exclusively from the Chardonnay grape variety.

Chablis wines are made in a style rather different from those produced elsewhere in Burgundy. They are drier and fresher, rather than more weighty and richly flavored. Most basic Chablis is fermented and aged in stainless steel, with use of oak barrels more common in higher-level wines, though used larger barrels
are more likely to be employed than new barriques, and wines will spend a shorter time in them than in the Cote d’Or.

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Chateau d’orsan

Resume 50% Grenache, 30% Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre, Carignan – Dry red wine. It is of a deep ruby-red colour. It has typical fruit, fresh and soy spiced with hints of green pepper. It is generous with melted tannins. It will accompany red meats, barbecues, poultry, mild cheese and can stand up to some spiciness. Serve at 57° F. From 2 to 5 years.

Awards
Concours des Grands Vins de France Macon, 2010: Argent
Concours General Agricole Paris, 2008: Gold
Concours des Grands Vins de France Macon, 2008:
Concours General Agricole Paris, 2007: Gold
Concours des Grands Vins de France Macon,2007:

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