Lavau Côtes du Rhône Red
LOCATION
This wine comes from a selection of vineyards from across the southern Rhône Valley, extending from Montélimar to Nîmes.
VINEYARDS AND TERROIR
The Grenache and Syrah are planted in clay-limestone plains and cultivated to achieve yields of around 50 hl/ha
GRAPE VARIETIES
Grenache noir (60%) Syrah (40%)
PRODUCTION
The grapes are entirely de-stemmed and placed in temperature-controlled vats to macerate for around 15 days with only pumping-over operations, after a cold pre-fermentation maceration. The wine is aged in vats until it is bottled 1 year later.
TASTING NOTES
A lovely expression of blackcurrants and crushed raspberries on the nose, fresh and fruity on the palate.
SERVING AND FOOD PAIRINGS
16°C, slightly cooler than for the cru wines.
Enjoy with a variety of dishes and grilled meats.
Lavau Côtes du Rhône Rosé
LOCATION
This wine comes from a selection of vineyards from across the southern Rhône Valley, running from Montélimar to Nîmes.
VINEYARDS AND TERROIR
The Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault vines are planted on dry, generally stony, terrain and produce a yield of 46 hl/ha.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Grenache noir, Syrah, Cinsault.
PRODUCTION
The grapes are pressed immediately upon arrival in the winery, and a lightly tinted juice is then vinified like a white wine, at the same temperature (16-18°C). Malolactic fermentation is prevented in order to preserve the fresh, crisp character of this rosé. Ageing takes place in vat and the wine is bottled before spring.
TASTING NOTES
A lovely raspberry nose, fresh and delicious on the palate with red fruit and fruit drop aromas.
SERVING AND FOOD PAIRINGS
10-12°C, well chilled especially in summer. As an aperitif, or paired with salmon mousse, salade niçoise or tapas.
Lavau Côtes du Rhône White
The Viognier thrives on the appellation’s narrow southeast- facing terraces, protected by low walls built from local stone. The soil is mainly granite.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Viognier (100%)
PRODUCTION
The grapes are pressed and go into temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Fermentation is carried out at a low temperature to preserve the fruit as much as possible. The wine then spends 10 months on its fine lees in used barrels.
TASTING NOTES
Refined and complex on the nose with accents of white flowers (acacia) and white-fleshed fruit complemented by a touch of honey. Broad and harmonious on the palate, showing minerality and finishing with notes of candied citrus.
SERVING AND FOOD PAIRINGS
Serve between 13-14°C, when young (2-4 years). Pair it with poultry in a creamy sauce, lobster or sea scallops.
Closerie du Bal Côtes du Bourg Grand Reserve Bordeaux Red
Dive into the elegance of French vineyards with Closerie Du Bal Cotes De Bourg, directly from our selection at Long Island Wine & Spirit Merchant. This exquisite French red wine, nestled in a 750mL bottle, offers a symphony of flavors that captures the essence of its rich heritage. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a must-have for enthusiasts seeking a touch of class in their glass.
"This rich wine is full of black fruits and fine tannins to go with the wood aging. It is dense, juicy, spicy and full of promise. The wine still needs time and is likely to be ready to drink from 2025." — Roger Voss
Chateau Plaisance Côtes du Bourg Grand Vin de Bordeax
VINEYARD
Region : Red Bordeaux AOC – Coasts of Bourg
Surface : Around 12 Ha on 45 Ha of « Vignobles Plaisance »
Soil : Clay mixed with fragmented limestone
Vines : 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Malbec.
Cultural Method : Driven in “reasoned culture”, cut simple and double guyot, with grass a row on two.
VINIFICATION
Maceration : Cold maceration before fermentation.
Fermentation : Fermentation in Thermo-regulated tanks, soft cuvaison during approximately 3 weeks.
Growing : In oak barrels, new 1/3, 1/3 of one year and the rest of 2 years.
Oenologist : Mickaël Bruneteau
AWARDS
Gold Gilbert & Gaillard Guide 2015
Silver Medal In Beaune “Feminalise” 2016
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful purple color.
Straight nose, proposing red fruits aromas, and woody notes.
Round and Soft, beautiful length.
