FOOD AND WINE PAIRING
Marinated or grilled beef, stews, mixed grills, game, any kind of cheese.
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TASTING NOTES A ruby red colour. A seductively fruity nose (raspberries, strawberries and blackcurrants), with a delicate hint of wood. On the palate this wine has good volume, and shows grippy tannins that are the true reflection of its genuine terroir. WINE MAKING The grapes are picked by hand, at optimum ripeness. They are then entirely destemmed. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures of 28°C to 32°C (82 to 90 F) in open concrete tanks. After devatting and pressing, malolactic fermentation is carried out in tanks. MATURING Part of the wine is aged in barrels, which brings a touch of oak to the final blend. The rest stays in tanks to preserve the full fruit aromas. These wines are racked regularly to help them to stabilise naturally. "Les Challeys" is then bottled, after blending of the different Cuvée "batches". CHARACTERISTICS This cuvée is a blend of various grapes from the Saint-Joseph area between Mauves and Chavanay. Average production: 65,000 bottles (75 cl.) per year. Grape variety : 100% Syrah.
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PRESENTATION The vines grow on limestone, calcareous marl and sandy soils, giving the Grenache immense finesse and elegance with unique aromas. Some old plots of Grenache planted on sand have pre- phylloxera vines. THE VINTAGE The 2020 vintage in Southern Rhône was favoured by very good weather conditions, it is a generous vintage, both in terms of quality and quantity. Not as hot as in 2019, this year was very windy, throughout the growing cycle, with light rainfalls. After a fairly mild winter (one single episode of frost was noted during the night of March 24, but only the early ripening plots were very slightly affected). The spring was radiant, quite warm and very windy, which allowed the soils to preserve their freshness. Flowering began on May 18, under very healthy conditions. The good weather continued in June, July and August, with plenty heat but lower temperatures than in 2019, cool and humid nights and wind which continued to blow, preserving the freshness of the vines and maintaining perfect sanitary conditions for the grapes. The harvest, which was fairly early, therefore began under these very good conditions on August 26 with the white Côtes-du-Rhône and continued until the end of September with the Mourvèdre. September was warm at the beginning of the month and then more temperate, offering idyllic harvest conditions and allowed each plot to be harvested at perfect maturity. The harvest was very healthy with beautiful juicy and very ripe grapes, reasonable alcohol levels, good acidity and already a great balance. Yields are slightly higher than 2019 and the first tastings predict a very nice vintage.VARIETALS Grenache 60%, Syrah 40% SERVING Serve at 16°C with a veal chop with morels or a crispy lamb breast.
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From the high-altitude vineyards of the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina, this aged malbec wine is dark and spicy with black and red fruit aromas and flavours.
Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months with bottle aging for a minimum of six months, it is smooth on the palate with toasty, tobacco-like notes from the well-integrated oak.
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Vibrant blush hue. Expressive, fruity nose with aromas of wild peaches and redcurrants. Fresh and bright with a nicely balanced body which reveals a silky, velvety texture. On the palate, the wine bursts with notes of peach and citrus fruits and finishes with a fusion of plum and cardamon aromas.
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Oral nose with notes of fresh red berries. Ripe, fleshy palate. Dry (no sugar). Great concentration. Supple, round finish, with no astringency or bite. Extremely easy to drink. Whatever your style, from novice to experienced oenophile, there's something for everyone to enjoy and identify with in Whispering Angel.
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TASTING Sublime bright, translucent colour of a very pure pale-pink with shiny reflections. The nose immediately reveals the elegance of Miraval Rosé with its superb, very delicate aromatic bouquet subtly combining fresh fruit, citrus notes and white flowers. The finesse continues on the palate with a full, rich and complex texture, gourmet aromas of white peachs and a great tension, perfectly balanced by natural acidity and minerality with saline and limestone notes, specific to the Provençal terroir. The finish is superb, with great length and slightly iodized saline notes. A typical Miraval vintage with signature flavours. LOCATION Issued from a selection of vineyards close to the village of Correns, just north of Brignoles in the heart of Provence. TERROIR Clay & Limestone vineyard, partially in terraces located at an average of 350 meters. Cool climate for the area with big temperature swings between night and day. AGEING The grapes are harvested exclusively in the morning and sorted twice. Destemming. Pressurage direct for Cinsault, Grenache and Rolle. The Syrah is vinifies partially using the "saignee" method. Vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats (95%) and in barrels (5%) with batonnage. VARIETALS Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle, Syrah
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The very pale, pearly pink hue is set off by subtle golden tints. The nose reveals a discreet salinity combined with luscious notes of citrus fruit, vanilla, violets and yellow fruit, all carried by an intense minerality. The wine is fresh and energetic on entry to the palate where it shows a taut structure supported by a lovely backbone of white fruit and citrus peel. Mineral notes come to the fore before giving way to a very persistent finish, bringing both sweetness and salinity.Once again, the 2022 vintage did not bring much water to our Provençal vineyards. This was very difficult for the vine and was also a real challenge for the winegrower. Over the course of its history, Domaines Ott* has evolved to cope well in such conditions. With low rainfall levels up until late June and very high summer temperatures, all of our efforts were focused on keeping our clusters in an environment that was as cool as possible.
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The white rum Havana Club 3 is an essential ingredient for your classic Cuban cocktail recipes. 100% made and aged in Cuba from local sugarcane molasses, it combines the fresh, green notes of sugarcane with the fruity notes of Caribbean rum. Havana Club 3 is the go-to rum for cocktail lovers who want to prepare authentic Cuban Mojitos and Daiquiris.
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Havana Club Especial is an outstanding Cuban premium rum, crafted from a balanced blend of young and matured rums. Through aging in oak barrels, it develops a complex aroma with hints of cocoa, spices, and sweet vanilla. Enjoy this special rum neat or as a base for exquisitely crafted rum cocktails.
