Country: France Region: Beaujolais Vintage: 2016
Varietal: Gamay
Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Château des Jacques
Description:Purchased by Louis Jadot in 1996, this is one of the most prestigious properties in the Crus Beaujolais. The vineyard, comprising of some 27 hectares, makes a very traditional, long-living style of wine, a portion of which is oak-matured. A superb element of our Beaujolais range.‘Here's a Beaujolais worthy of respect. Of course at this price it should be - but it's exceptionally impressive. Gamay has never tasted quite as interesting as it does here.'
Tasting Note:
This full, robust Beaujolais offers a fleshy texture and greater longevity than any other Beaujolais cru. Its exceptional structure supports vivid red fruit aromas. A wine for the serious Beaujolais drinker.
Food Matches:Mediterranean / White Meat / Risottos / Turkey
Country: France Region: Loire
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Vintage: NV Colour: White Style: Dry
Producer: Chateau Moncontour
Description:
The iconic structure of Château Moncontour was built by Charles VII in the 15th century and lies in the heart of Vouvray, high on a ridge above the Loire. The winery, dug into the hillside beneath, was established in the 4th century and is one of the oldest in the Loire Valley. Christian Feray, a surgeon, bought the Château in 1994, having coveted it since he was a child, and has moved Moncontour to the forefront of the Vouvray renaissance.
Tasting Note: The Vouvray Brut NV is made using the traditional method, where the second fermentation takes place in bottle. The grapes come from various parcels located in the villages of the Vouvray AOC. It offers a fantastic expression of sparkling Chenin Blanc, which showcases vibrant fruit and refreshing acidity.
Drink on its own or with fish, chicken or white sauce based dishes.