FRANCE
RHÔNE VALLEY, PROVENCE, LANGUEDOC
DOMAINE GUY FARGE, NORTH RHÔNE (St JEAN DE MUZOLS, HERMITAGE)
History:
The first winemaker of the Farge family started in 1920 with 12 hectares. After 3 generations of growing vines and being part of the Coopérative, Guy Farge decided to vinify his grapes himself and in 2007 created his first cuvée. Since then, he constantly enhanced the quality of his vines, bringing more methods from organic viticulture and reintroducing the work with the horse in his plots. In 2018 his son Thomas came back from Chicago where he did his MBA and has now taken the reins at the estate. Thomas brings ambition, ideas and a clear vision of what he wants his wines to be.
The Domaine & the philosophy:
The estate now represents 22 hectares and the vines spread over several appellations including Saint Joseph, Condrieu, Cornas and Saint Péray. The range typifies the red and white wines of the Ardeche region, expressed in his beautifully crafted red and white generic Ardeche wines. Farge also has some vines in Saint- Peray and makes a lovely example from silex soils. Perhaps it is his glorious red and white Saint-Josephs that speak loudest. Vinostito’s preference has always been to work with wine makers whose passion is soil & typicity, thus producing wines which are alive, vivid, strikingly fresh (as in airy, energetic and transparent), mineral and speak of their origin. This is the Farge mantra and you will find all of these qualities and characteristics in his wines.
The Press:
These are brilliant examples of the terroir of the northern Rhone. White and red are equally impressive. The domaine has increased its international footprint under Thomas. If you are a fan of this appellation, do not miss Farge’s superb offerings”. Wine Spectator.
ARDECHE "BOUQUET DE BLANC"
● White
Ref.: Y0000030
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Viognier / Roussanne / Marsanne
SAINT PERAY "GRAIN DE SILEX"
● White
Ref.: Y0000037
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Marsanne / Roussanne
CONDRIEU "GRAIN D´EMOTION"
● White
Ref.: Y0000189
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Viognier
SAINT JOSEPH "VANIA"
● White
Ref.: Y0000188
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Marsanne / Roussanne
BOUQUET DE SYRAH IGP COLLINES RHODANIENNES ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: Y0000028
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Syrah
SAINT JOSEPH "TERROIR DE GRANIT"
● Red
Ref.: Y0000034
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Syrah
FARGE ST JOSEPH "PASSION DE TERRASES"
● Red
Ref.: Y0000095
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Syrah
CORNAS "HARMONIE"
● Red
Ref.: Y0000035
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Syrah
MARTIN TEXIER, BRÉZEME, NORTH RHONE (ST. JULIEN - EN - SAINT - ALBAN)
Martin Texier (son of Eric, the now famous northern Rhône natural wine producer) began making wine in 2015 after a previous life studying economics. He now has five hectares in and around St.-Julien-en-St.-Alban, planted to classic Rhône varieties, both red and white. There are many different soil types here: clay, limestone, gneiss, schist and granite, making for a wide range of different styles of wine to be made. Martin’s passion is to revive the local traditions of working the natural way, both in the vines and in the cellar (native yeast fermentations, no sulphur). The results he has been getting this early in his career are a clear testament to his skills. The wines are exceptional.
“I settled in 2015 in Saint Julien en Saint Alban in the Northern Rhône Valley, first working on my own project for 3 years and then in 2018 I also took over my father’s vines. I am now working organically 10 hectares of vineyards. My goal is to make wine as simply as possible and cuvées that I like to drink. Through my short experience and my father's, I adapt my cuvées each year to be as close as I can to the style I like”.
Some parcels I planted on my return are now reaching production and it's really gratifying. I am now thinking of planting new varietals and to diversify with olives and fruits. My girlfriend with whom I live, raises goats, makes goat cheese, and grows chestnuts. I spend part of my time helping her on her farm.” Everything here is at one with nature. The wines speak of their origin.
LA ROUVIERE BLANC
● White
Ref.: V0004910
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Roussanne, Clairette
PETITE NATURE
● Pet Nat
Ref.: V0005107
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Muscat, Chasselas Rose, others
LA PREYNA ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V0004911
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Cinsault / Grenache
LA PREYNA ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V0004911
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Cinsault / Grenache
BRÉZEME ROUGE "VIGNE DE LA CARRIÉRE"
● Red
Ref.: V0004913
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Syrah
DOMAINE ROCHE-AUDRAN, SOUTH RHÔNE
"Domaine Roche-Audran was established in 1998, the year in which I decided to leave the cooperative winery system in order to produce my own wines and explore the specific characteristics of my vines. The estate was initially purchased by my grandfather over half a century ago and today the vineyard has vines aged from 35 years old up to nearly one hundred years old. By respecting my vineyards and preserving the harmony of the ecosystem, I strive to make wines which are true expression of the place. I only use natural products for fertilization and plant protection. Since 2006 we employ biodynamic principles throughout the vineyards. Furthermore, for many years now, all the activities in the vineyard and the winery are conducted in harmony with cosmic cycles. It is my pleasure to introduce you to our wines."
Vincent Rochette.
MERLOT, IGP MEDITERRANE
● Red
Ref.: V0004179
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Merlot
CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE
● Red
Ref.: V0000533
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Grenache, Carignan, Syrah
VISAN, CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE VILLAGES
● Red
Ref.: V0000536
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Grenache, Syrah, Mouvèdre
CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE "NATURE"
● Red
Ref.: V0000850
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Grenache, Syrah
CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V0000849
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Grenache
SAINT ANDRÉ DE FIGUIÈRE, CÔTES DE PROVENCE , IGP MÉDITERRANÉE
Saint André de Figuière is located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Massif of the Maures, around the village of La Londe les Maures. The property covers 70 hectares, of which 45 are planted with vines surrounded by pine trees, cork oaks, strawberry trees, and eucalyptus. The soils are composed of mica and schist, with a low clay and humus content. Saint André de Figuière has been using organic methods of farming for more than 25 years and is and is certified by ECOCERT. The region experiences some of the longest “sunshine hours” in France, which enables optimal ripening of the fruit. Sun, unique soil type and the influence of sea breezes, all contribute to the exceptional wines being made there.
ROSÉ MÉDITERRANÉE
● Rose
Ref.: V0000540
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Cinsault, Syrah, Cabernet, Carignan
ROSÉ PREMIÈRE DE FIGUIERE ORGANIC
● Rose
Ref.: V0000541
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Cinsault, Grenache, Mouvedre
MAGNUM ROSÉ MEDITERRANÈE
● Rose
Ref.: V0001340
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Cab
DOMAINE TEMPIER, BANDOL
Wine has been made in Domaine Tempier as far back as 1834, but the winery owes its iconic status to Lucien and Lucy (Lulu) Peyraud – a charismatic couple who inherited the Domaine in the 1930´s. For decades, they worked tirelessly, placing Bandol on the map of the finest wines of France and reclaiming the reputation of Mourvedre – the principal grape variety of the area. 38 hectares of the Tempier’s vines are planted on a mixture of clay and limestone, mostly on the terraced slopes. Predominating Mourvèdre is supplemented by Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and Carignan, while the white varieties are in minority. The grapes bask in full sun and the cooling sea breezes bring much needed relief to the vines. Farming has always been organic, so the move to biodynamics over the last ten years came naturally.
While Domaine Tempier is perhaps most known for the textural, food friendly Bandol Rosé enjoying a cult – like status, the age worthy, rich and savoury reds they make are without a doubt in a league of their own!
BANDOL BLANC
● White
Ref.: V0005178
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Clairette, Ugni blanc, Rolle Bourboulenc, Marsanne
BANDOL BLANC
● White
Ref.: V0004296
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Clairette, Ugni blanc, Rolle Bourboulenc, Marsanne
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BANDOL ROSÉ
● Rose
Ref.: V0004297
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Mourvedre, Grenacha, Cinsault
CUVÉE CLASSIQUE BANDOL ROUGE "LULU&LUCIEN"
● Red
Ref.: V0004991
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Mourvedre, Grenacha, Cinsault, Carignan
CUVÉE LA MIGOUA BANDOL ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V0004300
Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Mourvedre, Grenacha, Cinsault
CUVÉE LA MIGOUA BANDOL ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V0004778
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Mourvedre, Grenacha, Cinsault
CUVÉE LA MIGOUA BANDOL ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V0004994
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault
CUVÉE LA MIGOUA BANDOL ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V0005179
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault
CUVÉE LA TOURTINE BANDOL ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V0004301
Vintage: 2018
Grape Varietals: Mourvedre, Grenacha, Carignan
CUVÉE LA TOURTINE BANDOL ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V00043779
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Mourvedre, Grenacha, Carignan
CUVÉE LA TOURTINE BANDOL ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V0004995
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault
CUVÉE LA TOURTINE BANDOL ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V0005180
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault
CUVÉE CABASSAOU BANDOL ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V0004302
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault
CUVÉE CABASSAOU BANDOL ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V0004993
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault
CUVÉE CABASSAOU BANDOL ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V0005181
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault
DOMAINE ANNE GROS- TOLLOT BEAUX, MINERVOIS (CAZELLES)
A Burgundian in the Languedoc!
Though synonymous with Burgundy, Anne Gros and husband Jean-Paul Tollot (of Tollot-Beaut fame) have been cultivating vines in the Cazelles area of the Minervois since 2010. They chose Cazelles for the diversity of its soils, comprising limestone, clay and sandstone and for the privileged environment at the foot of the Black Mountain and it’s altitude of 220 metres (identical to Vosne- Romanée). The region boasts the cool elegance of Burgundy and the warm soul of southern France.
It is not unfair to say that Gros was “taken aback” at first by the press resistance to her pricing. The press said pricing was above the traditional range. Gros replied that the quality of her wines was above the traditional range, citing Mas de Daumas Gassac and other vin de pays as “out-performers” in their respective regions and which command higher pricing. Gros produces a quality unrivalled in the Minervois and her arrival has caused quite a stir. Several years on and Gros’s Minervois wines have come to be recognised as a benchmark and prove the point that the region has outstanding potential. Interestingly, all the wines have Gros’s signature elegant stamp. Quality follows Anne Gros in everything she produces.
LA 50 / 50 "CÔTES DU BRIAN"
● Red
Ref.: Y0000195
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
"LA CINSO" CÔTES DU BRIAN
● Red
Ref.: Y0000289
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Cinsault
"LES FONTANILLES" MINERVOIS ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: Y0000122
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah
MUSCAT DE ST JEAN DE MINERVOIS "LA FRIVOLE'"
● White
Ref.: Y0000047
Vintage: 2019
Grape Varietals: Muscat
CHATEAU D'OUPIA,
MINERVOIS (OUPIA)
Everyone talks about the new quality of wines from the Languedoc. For Vinostito, this does not mean the ubiquitous varietal bottlings from irrigated flat vineyards but the wonderful wines coming from the best hillside vineyard sites in AOCs like Minervois, Corbières and Coteaux-du-Languedoc. And Château d’Oupia is one of the best.
André Iché passed away in 2007 and was succeeded by his daughter Marie-Pierre, who has expanded the vineyard holdings and now vinifies several cuvées of Minervois. The wines are only released when the estate deems them ready for drinking.
The entry level Ch d’Oupia ‘Tradition’ is 60% Carignan (from vineyards up to 100 years old), 30% Syrah and 10% Grenache. It is aromatic, full, densely coloured, with a long finish of dark fruits. The wine is mineral, balanced and enjoyable to drink young or aged. “Robert Parker has consistently praised this estate and rated the “Tradition” a “best buy.” He wrote: “Château d’Oupia has produced the ideal bistro wine. Dark, ruby-coloured, wonderfully clean and pure, with an exuberant personality and gobs of rich, peppery, red and black fruit... Bravo to proprietor Iché!”
The Ch d’Oupia ‘Barons’, from several parcels of old vines, has 50% Syrah, 35% Carignan & 15% Grenache, sees 20 months of barrel aging and is a rich, beautifully textured wine of black fruits, blueberry and spice. Velvety tannins. This is a remarkable cuvée & great value for the quality.
CHATEAU D'OUPIA 'ROUGE'
● Red
Ref.: Y0000062
Vintage: 2020
Grape Varietals: Carignan / Grenache, Syrah
CHATEAU D'OUPIA 'BARONS'
● Red
Ref.: Y0000059
Vintage: 2017
Grape Varietals: Syrah, Carignan
OPPIUS
● Red
Ref.: Y0000061
Vintage: 2014
Grape Varietals: Syrah
MEMOIRE D'ANDRÉ
● Red
Ref.: Y0000060
Vintage: 2017
Grape Varietals: Syrah
DOMAINE DES DEUX CLÉS, GAËLLE&FLORIEN RICHTER, CORBIÈRES
Domaine de Deux Cles is a realisation of a dream for the young couple Gaëlle and Florian Richter who met while doing an internship in Burgundy’s Maison Champy, where they both got fascinated with the concept of biodynamic viticulture. In 2012 they moved to Languedoc in search of land, planning to start their own winemaking adventure... Three years later they were able to purchase 12.5 hectares of old vines and settled down in the tiny, remote village of Fontjoncouse, nestled among the rugged landscape of Hautes- Corbieres. Their unique vineyards are spread over several valleys, mostly with north – north-eastern exposure and altitudes of 250- 350m, which provides a unique microclimate, one of the freshest terroirs in the region.
We have instantly fallen in love with their authentic, transparent wines which reflect the uniqueness of the place in the best possible way. Although the way Gaëlle and Florian are working is inspired by Burgundy, their wines have their own identity: southern French concentration, purity as well as freshness and finesse!
CLÉS EN MAIN BLANC
● White
Ref.: V0005134
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Grenache blanc, Macabeu
CORBIÉRES BLANC
● White
Ref.: V0004929
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Macabeu, Grenache Blanc, Rolle, Grenache Gris
JEUX DE CLÉS BLANC ROUSSANNE VdF
● Rose
Ref.: V0004931
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Roussanne
CLÉS EN MAIN ROUGE VdF
● Red
Ref.: V0004454
Vintage: 2021
Grape Varietals: Picpoul Noir, Grenache
CLÉS EN MAIN ROUGE VdF
● Red
Ref.: V0005135
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Picpoul Noir, Grenache
CORBIÉRES ROUGE
● Red
Ref.: V0004755
Vintage: 2022
Grape Varietals: Carignan, Syrah, Grenach
LES VIGNOBLES MONTAGNAC, PICPOUL DE PINET
The Montagnac Cellar was created in 1937 in the commune of Montagnac. Nowadays its land covers the areas along the lake Thau and the mountainous terrain on the right shore of Herault. Around 2000 hectares of vines, are planted across two different sites, with the one close to Montagnac being the main place of activity. The main part of the vineyards consists of marl containing, clay - limestone soil. A dry and hot Mediterranean climate is tempered by the proximity to the sea, providing the optimal conditions for viticulture. As the old story goes, the Picpoul grape, at the time of harvest, was so sweet and tasty that the local poultry could not resist it. This is how the name Pique Poule was born. With time, it has been modified as Piquepoul and the AOC Picpoul de Pinet was created.
PICPOUL LES MOUGINELS
● White
Ref.: V0000482
Vintage: 2023
Grape Varietals: Piquepoul Blanc