Joli Vin imports
La Compagnie des Papillons Blanc, 2005
While world class white wines are not historically associated with the south of France, there is a small band of artisan winemakers from the Roussillon that together are quietly changing that impression. Working several small parcels of Carignan Blanc, Grenache Gris on schist as well as a scattering of Maccabeu and Muscat vines, Lèia has crafted this exquisitely balanced wine which brings together the subtle richness of Carignan with the austerity of Grenache Gris and the delicate fragrance of the remaining varietals. Elegant, refined and very adult. Essence of mandarin and grapefruit zest mist over this pristine crystal clear lake of a wine.
Wines & Producers
France
- Burgundy/Côte de Nuits Domaine Marc RoyDomaine des Monts LuisantsDomaine Aurélien Verdet
- Burgundy/Côte de Beaune Domaine PavelotDomaine Rebourgeon-Mure
- RhôneDomaine Pierre GononEmmanuel Darnaud
- LanguedocMortièsDomaine Rimbert
- Roussillon Clôt de l’Oum
La Compagnie des Papillons Blanc, 2005 While world class white wines are not historically associated with the south of France, there is a small band of artisan winemakers from the Roussillon that together are quietly changing that impression.
La Compagnie des Papillons, 200550 plus year old Carignan and Grenache with a splash of Syrah from high altitude schist & gneiss soils.
Saint Bart, Vielles Vignes, 2005Syrah, Carignan and Grenache grown in granite, schist and gneiss. Unbelievable concentration…