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Wines of the Month: November 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 Sainte Chanelle 2007

Created in 1946, the “Sieur d'Arques Cooperative” is a leading winery in Languedoc. 400 winegrowers gathered around a single project and a single organization as well as two production facilities in order to offer a large and varied inventory.

The goals of the Sieur d'Arques founders were to energize and improve the image of wines from the Languedoc region. The winegrowers are committed to quality and traceability to guarantee their products. This approach rests on the certifications granted to the production sites. The winery consists of over 5,000 acres and is one of the first varietal producer in France.

Sainte Chanelle is a 100% Pinot Noir. The light soil texture allows low yields, improving the concentration of the berry component and the richness of the wine. After a fresh, fruity opening, its structure in the mouth is nicely balanced with flavors of morello cherries with a touch of liquorice. 

It is low in acidity and tannins, and would classify as a light to medium body. It is a beautiful wine with grilled salmon or tuna. It will also accompany nicely roasted pork, duck or veal. And it can be appreciated as well with medium-hard cheese.

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

White: Domaine des Cassagnoles 2007

Domaine des Cassagnoles comes from the heart of the Gascony region, in the southwest of France. The proprietors are Gilles and Jeanine Baumann. Jeanine's family has produced wine here for several centuries and prior to 1974 the grapes were used for the production of the famous Armagnac. Gilles gradually restructured and expanded the vineyard and cellar.

This white wine is made of 100% Gros Manseng grape. It is a very concentrated wine with plenty of expression and character. The nose is very aromatic and the palate is long, powerful and complex. It has aromas of apricot and pears. It is dry, smooth and lively but not in excess. It can be kept several years.

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.)

September 2008:
Red: Château Bellevue 2005
White: Chapelle St Barbe 2005

September 2008:
Red: Les Devants de la Bonnelière, Touraine 2007
White: Domaine de La Peyreficade 2006

August 2008:
Red: Domaine De La Guicharde 2006
White: Mas Grand Plagniol Blanc Tradition 2007

July 2008:
Red: Chateau Routas Infernet 2004
White: Domaine des Echardieres 2006

June 2008:
Red: La Croix de Jouvente Graves 2005
White: Domaine Salies Sauvignon Blanc 2007

May 2008:
Red: Pinot Noir 2006
White: Ile la Forge Viognier 2007

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

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