Wine in Languedoc

Côte des Roses celebrates the Mediterranean lifestyle. The Languedoc appellation stretches along the Mediterranean coast from the Spanish border as far as the city of Nîmes, along the foothills of the Montagne Noire and the Cévennes. The soils are highly varied, mainly with hard limestone and schist, but also gravel transported by the rivers of the Languedoc region. The warm, windy climate (“semi-arid Mediterranean climate with mild winters”) helps the grapes to ripen in good, healthy condition, while retaining all their fresher qualities thanks to the altitude and the influence of the sea which eases the scorching summer heat. The bottle is original with its base in the shape of a rose, created by a young designer from the Ecole Boulle. A wine to be given in the same way you would offer a bunch of roses!

Tasting Notes: An accessible wine with loads of character, “Les Darons” is packed with ripe, red and dark fruit aromas, with plenty of spice and a streak of underlying minerality. Serve With: Enjoy this classic, unoaked red with a wide range of everyday meals.

A Blanc-de-Blancs sparkling wine made in a Champagne fashion at a fraction of the cost. Produced in the traditional method, the palate is round (not sharp) with a crowd pleasing palate. Mediumbodied with tiny bubbles, notes of Brioche, ripe citrus & tropical fruits, ending in a delicate finish. Enjoy on it's own, or pair with seafood or Asian cuisine.

“La Chevalière,” or “the knight’s lady,” is a reference to “Mas La Chevalière,” literally the “farmhouse of the knight’s lady,” the Laroche winery in southern France that was created by Michel Laroche. Surrounded by a wall, just like the “clos” enclosures in Burgundy, Mas LaChevalière is a place of history and character where the “jardins à la française” offer a Mediterranean accent. Appearance: Dark ruby color Aroma: Intense nose offering pungent black currant and subtle herbal tones Taste: Intense fruit concentration laced with developed tannic structure; good intensity and nice, juicy mouthfeel Aging Potential: 2 years

Packed with red fruit aromas (raspberry and cherry), eucalyptus hints and mineral tinge. The palate reveals vanilla and fennel tea aromas. The finish is smooth and rich followed by a surprising fresh and velvety tannins

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Suitable for vegans. BLEND: 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah. PALATE/BOUQUET: Fresh and complex with red berries demonstrating persistent notes. Ideal for happy hour or with a summertime meal of exotic or southern cooking.

Pale with grey and green tints. The nose is complex with note of exotic fruits and white flowers. The mouth is round with long and fresh final.

Discover Grauzan Pinot Noir Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

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Dry, light and crisp rose. Provencal style.

Discover Lascaux Languedoc Blanc 2014 Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Lot 169 is made from a blend of 100% organically farmed Grenache and Cinsault grapes from France’s Languedoc. The vines are planted in soils comprised of clay, limestone and gravel located in the northern, hillier reaches of the region. During the growing season, a cool breeze flows from the heights of the Cevennes to allow for more gradual ripening and to protect the vines against disease. The grapes are hand harvested, destemmed and crushed, mixing the skins with the juice. After a few hours the juice and skins are separated and the wine is fermented under cool temperatures to preserve fresh berry and floral aromas. The wine spends a few months on the fine lees before racking and bottling. Simply put, to be called an organic wine, a wine must be produced with certified organic grapes. And to achieve that, a vineyard must implement an entirely different set of practices to maintain their vines. This is more labor intensive and costly. So why are more wineries converting to organic viticulture? In short, the overuse of chemicals releases toxins into the vine, soil and water and can be unhealthy especially for vineyard workers. To reduce these risks, and to maintain biodiversity in the vineyard, many farmers have become more conservative regarding their use of chemicals, and some are even converting to organic viticulture. In order to encourage more farmers to farm organically, they need to be able to charge a little more for their grapes and wine. This wine, Lot 169, is helping more farmers have the means and the confidence to convert to organic farming. TASTING NOTES Pale pink in color with aromatic notes of strawberries, raspberries, violets and citrus rind with a subtle salty savoriness. The wine is medium bodied and round with concentrated berry fruit and citrus flavors that evolve into a long finish accented with hints of fresh fennel.

Suitable for Vegans. BLEND: 70% Syrah, 30% Grenache PALATE/BOUQUET: Rich red berries and spices. Light cherry and leather notes. Round and balanced with wood aromas. Pairs perfectly with red meats and strong cheeses. 10 year ageing potential.

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Art de Vivre is a tribute to the Mediterranean civilization and its artists. This wine finds its inspiration in the antique history of the region with the Greeks planting the first vines followed by the Romans who exported the wines in amphoras to Egypt, Africa and Rome. A Natural, eco-designed terracotta bottle is inspired by these amphoras. Living, unique material, decorated with painted natural pigments. Indigenous grape varieties, this wine is a promise to share the way of life of the South of France.14

Pale pink with dark purple tints. Intense on the nose with aromas of fresh roses and English sweets. Slightly acid on the palate, very refreshing and sugary.

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