Red Wine Chateau de Manissy L’Avant Gout du Paradis Lirac 2019. No need to decant it but it is recommended to open it an hour before service. The Château de Manissy is a property of the Missionary Fathers of the Holy Family. Initially mass wine producers, they handed over the production and management of the property in 2003 to Florian André. Pure Tavellois winemaker, he invests body and soul in the production of high quality organic wines. The Avant-Goût du Paradis de Château de Manissy is a tribute to the Missionary Fathers of the Holy Family. Born from a blend of Grenache and Syrah, it is a powerful and elegant wine, capable of giving us, according to the house, a little taste of heaven! The grapes come from plots facing south, kissed by the sun and cradled by the mistral with sandy soil on a clayey bottom, dotted with laminated pebbles. In the glass, the wine shows a beautiful ruby color with purplish reflections. The nose reveals elegant and intense aromas of black fruit jam, spices, wood, and licorice. In the mouth, it is powerful and elegant, with velvety tannins and a long and persistent finish. Ideal with a wide variety of dishes: beef tenderloin, wild boar stew, cod with chorizo, duck breast, and mashed potatoes with truffle oil.
2019
Red Wine Chateau de Manissy L’Avant Gout du Paradis Lirac 2019
Red Wine Chateau La Nerthe Les Cassagnes Cotes du Rhone Villages 2019. Chateau La Nerthe is one of the most prestigious estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape thanks both to its history and its extensive vineyard holdings. The origins of the property can be traced back to 1560 when it was first founded by the Tulle de Villefranche family. Over the intervening years it has grown into an excellent producer of classic Rhone Valley wines thanks to its 92 hectares of vineyards spread across 57 different plots. This easy-going Cote du Rhone Village is sourced from Domaine Renjarde’s vineyards in Serignan-du-Comtat which are managed by the Chateau La Nerthe team. The Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre vines here are over 40 years old, helping to produce intense and concentrated fruit that’s ideal for premium winemaking. In the glass you’ll immediately notice the vibrant ruby red hue and enticing hints of cherry, plum, and spice from the oak ageing. On the palate there’s a balanced medium body, smooth tannins, and a robust core of bright red fruit that lingers long on the palate. The easy-going nature of this red makes it a great choice to enjoy alongside a casual family dinner, or you could cellar it for a few more years if desired.
2019
Red Wine Chateau Purcari Academia Feteasca Neagra 2019. No need to decant but best to open it half an hour before serving. Château Purcari is one of the most prestigious wineries in Eastern Europe. In 1847, the company became famous with its Negru de Purcari wine by winning the gold medal first at the agricultural exhibition of Bessarabia and then at the Universal Exposition in Paris. Today, it is known worldwide for its super-premium wines, which have garnered over 200 awards over the centuries at the most prestigious international competitions, and the legendary appreciation at the royal court of Great Britain. Fetească Neagră is a native grape with a strong personality. Only 6123 bottles of this wine were produced. The number has a specific meaning that indicates harmony. The number 6 refers to the day man was created, 1 the day the light was made, 2 the day Heaven was created and 3 the day the earth was created. This is a smooth and velvety wine, with soft tannins and a touch of residual sugar. In the glass it shows an intense ruby color. Its aromatic profile shows exuberant notes of ripe cherries, raspberries, blueberries, and currants, followed by vanilla, and tobacco. On the palate, it is complex and elegant, dominated by chocolate flavors with notes of prunes, blackberries, coffee, and hints of mint. Have it with game, pork ribs or roast beef.
2019