2024 French Gift Pack
Three great wines: one from each major French wine region. An amazing sampler!
2022 Perraud Macon La Roche-Vineuse – “Le Clos”
Region: France (Burgundy)
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Taste: “Ripe citrus, orange zest and grilled nut aromas. Good textural balance of lees aging and oak usage. Bright acidity with a long finish.”
Food pairing: Grilled chicken or salmon, light creamy dishes
Rating: 92 (Decanter)
2021 Domaine Martin Cairanne
Region: France (Côtes du Rhône, Cairanne)
Grapes: Syrah and Grenache
Taste: “Supple and velvety, supported by finely extracted round tannins, the palate restores a tasty fruitiness, which stretches into a fresh finish.”; “Like a little Chateauneuf du Pape”.
Food pairing: Lamb, barbeque, smoked duck
Rating: Unrated (limited availability)
2019 Chateau Sablard du Grand Moine Pomerol
Region: France (Bordeaux, Pomerol)
Grape: Merlot (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%)
Taste: “The wine is ruby red with intense aromas. On the mouth, the flavors of blackcurrant and roast coffee are pre-dominant developing hints of apricot and soft spices. The large proportion of Merlot, picked at the peak of ripeness and carefully fermented, gives balance, roundness and a velvety texture.”
Food pairing: Grilled ribeye steak, beef stroganoff
Ratings: Unrated (limited availability)