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The growth in the popularity of Vins de Pays has been spectacular. The potential to produce full flavoured and exciting wines has been realised through modern winemaking techniques, vineyard management and the use of a full range of new and old grape varieties.
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WHITE
FR-125. Les Terrasses.VDP de L’Ardeche. Grenache Blanc/Sauvignon. 2008/09. Ardechois.
There is a fresh bouquet of white flowers and lemon cake. Very easy drinking with intensely rich flavours.
Per Bottle £4.65 Per Case £55.80
FR-057. Cotes de Gascogne. VDP. La Cour. 2008/09. Domaine de Monluc.
Full flavoured aromatic wine produced at the historic Chateau Monluc in Gascony. Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Gros Manseng are the principal grape varieties in this fresh exciting wine.
Per Bottle £5.35 Per Case £64.20
FR-662. Gros Manseng. VDP des Cotes de Gascogne. Moelleux. 2002/03. Domaine de Monluc.
The wine is fresh, lively and rich in aromas. It is fine and elegant with a nose of honey and ripe peaches. A supple, sweet and luscious wine, but with clean acidity.
Per Bottle £6.95 Per Case £83.40
FR-105. Chardonnay. VDP des Coteaux de L’Ardeche. 2008/09. Vignerons Ardechois.
This aromatic wine has great balance and flavours characteristic of the limestone soils of the region
Per Bottle £5.25 Per Case £63.00
FR-104. Viognier. VDP des Coteaux de L’Ardeche. Vignerons Ardechois. 2008/09.
Delicate flavours of apricot and white flowers, with a bouquet of ripe quince and honey.
Per Bottle £6.75 Per Case £81.00
FR-544. Viognier. VDP D’Hauterive. Chateau La Bastide. 2008/09.
The lush, honeyed apricot fruit is balanced with good acidity. A medium style, with excellent concentration and real finesse. Wonderful with food or for everyday drinking.
Per Bottle £7.30 Per Case £87.60
FR-201. Picpoul de Pinet. VDP. Guillaume Aurele. 2008/09.
This very distinctive under rated grape is a perfect accompaniment to seafood. It is clean and refreshing with crisp, zesty notes; a refined wine with delicate minerality.
Per Bottle £6.95 Per Case £83.40
ROSE
FR-102. Les Terrasses Rose. VDP de L’Ardeche. Grenache/Syrah. 2008/09. Ardechois.
Fresh and deliciously dry with hints of violets and soft berry fruits and an elegant touch of acidity.
Per Bottle £4.65 Per Case £55.80
FR-103. Gris de Grenache. Rose. VDP des Coteaux de L’Ardeche. 2008/09. Vignerons Ardechois.
Bright rose petal colour, with a delicate aromatic bouquet of red fruits, and an elegant dry palate with a fresh balance. Easy drinking.
Per Bottle £4.95 Per Case £59.40
RED
FR-124. Les Terrasses. VDP de L’Ardeche. Merlot/Grenache. 2008/09. Vignerons Ardechois.
Soft and ripe red fruits with a touch of black pepper spice, and a long smooth finish.
Per Bottle £4.65 Per Case £55.80
Winelist updated June 2010