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Wines of the Month: May 2008


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The descriptions found below are the ones our members will find with their monthly shipment of two bottles of fine wine from the French Wine Club.


Red: Pinot Noir 2006

This vineyard has built its reputation thanks to its unique soil and climate. It is located in Limoux, near the city of Carcassonne in the Languedoc, overlooking the Aude Valley. The La Forge wines are made by Domaine Paul Mas, a group of four families who own together 250 acres. 

This Pinot Noir has a deep bright and lovely garnet-red color, it is very elegant with a quintessence of red berries, strawberry, cherry and soft spices aromas with a hint of vanilla. It is a medium-bodied wine, with ripe tannins and acidity, which guarantees its capacity to age. It develops very delicate aromas and a long lasting finish.

It will accompany well-grilled meat: lamb, veal or pork, game and soft medium cheese.

To order, click here: Bottle ($16.00), Case ($153.60 - 20% off!).

White: Ile la Forge Viognier 2007

he Mas family started making wine in 1892. They slowly bought more vineyards and became la Forge Estate, which is now owned by Paul Mas and his sons Michel and Jean-Claude. They are well established in Languedoc and definitely have built a strong reputation around Pezenas.

This Viognier is bright with straw yellow tints. It is rich, fresh and mellow, with peach and floral (violet) aromas, and a hint of acacia honey. In the first five years, you will enjoy its fruit, which will turn into more mature aromas as time goes by.

It has a very good aging potential.

To order, click here: Bottle ($16.00), Case ($153.60 - 20% off!).

Previous 12 Wine-of-the-Month Selections

(Important note: in general, only cases of past Wine-of-the-Month selections are available, and even so, we cannot guarantee that they will be available after a certain amount of time. Please call or e-mail us to check their availability.)

April 2008:
Red: Syrah Guilhem Durand 2005
White: (Rosé) Sarabande 2006

Mars 2008:
Red: Domaine Alary 2006
White: Domaine la Bastide 2006

February 2008:
Red: Les Devants de la Bonneliere, Touraine 2005
White: Colombard / Chardonnay, Yvon Mau 2006

January 2008:
Red: Domaine Gres Saint Vincent 2003
White: Domaine des Persenades 2006

December 2007:
Red: Château Haut Barreyre 2005
White: Château Landereau 2006

November 2007:
Red: Renaissance 2004
White: Mas Grand Plagniol, Blanc Tradition 2006

October 2007:
Red: Domaine de Grangeneuve, Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2003
White: Sylvaner 2004

September 2007:
Red: Chateau de Segries 2005
White: Jonguieux Blanc 2006

August 2007:
Red: Domaine de Mourchon 2003
White: Château des Cléons 2006  - Muscadet Sèvres et Maine Sur lie

July 2007:
Red: Domaine de Courbissac Eos 2005
White: Domaine des Cassagnoles, "Cuvée Gros Manseng" 2006

June 2007:
Red: Domaine de Regusse 2005, Pinot Noir
White: Laurent Miquel 2006, Chardonnay

May 2007:
Red: Domaine Joel Delaunay Touraine 2005
White: Abymes, Vin de Savoie 2005

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