Brilliant depth of colour, appealing aromas of ripe red fruits & warm dry summers, & a plentiful body of fruit on the palate layered with freshness & structure. An easy-drinking, vivaciously fruity red wine with a refreshingly dry finish which is fantastic both with or without food. ...

An elegant golden colour. Powerful, this wine develops a great aromatic complexity of white & candied fruits. This complexity extends into a fleshy palate, spicy & harmonious. ...

Deep violet & a perfectly ripe nose. The Cabernet Franc is fully expressed with spicy & peppery nuances, which complements the ripe black fruit. The roundness of the large & fleshy mouth comes with long & persistent tannins. ...

Light yellow in colour the wine has a fruity, floral & mineral nose, & citrus notes. An elegant subtle woody Chardonnay that is supple, balanced & delightfully fruity. ...

Garnet-coloured with violet highlights. Fruity; with roundness on the palate, balanced & very enjoyable notes of red fruit (raspberry, blackcurrant.) ...

Bright aromas of raspberry & black cherry, with a dusting of white pepper; silky-smooth yet lively on the palate, with a juicy fruit character leading to a savoury finish. ...

The traditional vintage constitutes the majority of what is produced in the vineyard. Vinified using the whole grape, & fermented over a period of 7-8 days, it encapsulates all the qualities one would expect from a Fleurie wine. It tastes smooth, & lusciously fruity, with subtle but nevertheless tangible tannins. It can be drunk young, but also improves with age. We recommend the wine be consumed within 2-4 years. The 2010 vintage is medium violet/ruby in colour with sweet, ripe floral aromas on the nose which follow through on the palate. A spritely cocktail of summer fruits enchant
- cherry, strawberry & raspberry with a lick of cream & spice. It has good concentration & perfect balance. Ready to drink now, it will evolve over the coming three to four years. Fleurie makes a great aperitif, lightly chilled, but will accompany many varied dishes such as duck pate, sausage & mash, calves' liver or braised ham.
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Plums & redcurrant fruit on the nose. A real Cabernet Franc that shows depth & character with nicely ripe, balanced tannins. The Loire's natural freshness makes this a uniquely versatile wine to be enjoyed with food, or just enjoyed! ...

Her clear dress, a fringed pink pastel violet. In agitation, it shows a lot of poise in the nose, aromas of ripe red fruit (blueberry, strawberry), spring flowers (daisy, rose), confectionery, crushed stone, tarragon & green pepper. The palate is well made, tonic as it should, very well balanced with a pure expression of frozen cherries, grapefruit, pili-pili, sweet licorice & mineral notes. Fruity & refreshing at the end. ...

It is a tribute to our ancestors the Barberini Family, produced when the vintage allows it from a special selection of our domaine, well known for its concentration & its opulence. The modern winemaking style with optimization of the extraction but without excess, gives a powerful wine with silky tannins. Depending of the vintage, a part more or less important is grown during 16 months in barrels, & then when the blending is made, it is going to spend 6 months in tanks for a perfect integration. Impressive wine, with a significant purity & density, can be served for tasting between 4 & 15 years at least after the vintage year. Serve with duck breast with stewed cherries, venison, capon with truffles, red meats & cheeses. (production: 3000 bottles) ...