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Domaine de Baron'Arques - Bordeaux Blend Limoux AOC, Languedoc 2016 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Expert Winemaking at a Languedoc Price! Decanter - 97 Points! - "A seamless on-song Bordeaux style blend, yet with much more ripeness and juicy fruit gum character. Monumental depth of character which is enhanced by well-managed oak that is adroitly integrated with the silky tannins to give a fresh, elegant finish. Very complete, nuanced, long and beautifully balanced. Pitch-perfect now but still lots of life ahead. Excellent release." Newsletter Special - $33.99* *Best Online Price in the County - Special Pricing Available Only Though This Newsletter
Domaine de Baronarques is a very old estate with a rich history in the region, dating back at least to the 17th Century, when it was called Domaine de Lambert. At the time, the estate belonged to the Abbey of Saint-Polycarpe, a village near Limoux in the Aude department of Southern France. After changing hands several times, the estate was sold to Michel Tisseyre in 1875. The Tisseyre family extended the vineyard – it covered 120 acres in 1910 – and between 1890 and 1900 built themselves an attractive residence with a terrace and a garden. In 1998 Mr. Chéreau, a Marseilles lawyer and heir of the estate, sold it to Baroness Philippine de Rothschild and her two sons. The estate was very run down, calling for extensive renovation of the vineyard and the winemaking facilities, a process that took five years.
In 2003, Domaine de Baronarques benefited from a fortunate conjunction of circumstances: the wine proved to be of very high quality and the Domaine was awarded the AOC Limoux rouge appellation, newly created by the Institut National des Appellations d’Origine (INAO). Domaine de Baron'arques could take its rightful place alongside the family’s other estates, including the illustrious Château Mouton Rothschild. This wine is of the best Bordeaux blends on the market for the price. The 2016 pours an attractive, dense red with a garnet tint. The nose opens on fragrant, juicy, fresh fruit notes with airing, subtle spice and chocolate aromas bring a certain succulence. After a fresh and well-structured opening, refined, silky tannins emerge on the full and dense mid-palate, while crushed blackcurrant, cocoa, leather, earthy tobacco, and barrel spice giving the wine excellent length. The flavors linger on the remarkably long, with a harmonious and balanced finish. The price to quaity ratio here is remarkable - Rothschild expert winemaking at a Languedoc price point!
Azienda Agricola Viviani - Valpolicella Classico, Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy 2019 Explore the Elegant Side of Valpolicella with this Everyday, Food Friendly, Small Family Corvina Blend of Energetic Grace Over Power This is not your typical Valpolicella "Baby Amarone" that you might expect, this is a wine of balance and elegance, a wine of nuance, and most importanly, a wine to complement and enhance any meal. Winemaker Claudio Viviani's approach is founded on minimal intervention, terroir driven expression with an emphasis on food-friendly drinkability to share with his family and friends. His 2019 Valpolicella Classio is exactly that - a blend of 70% Corvina and 30% Rondinella from high elevation 10-80 year old vines deeply rooted in limestone and pink coral fossils, then aged in concrete. The result is bright, lively, and full of energy - expect notes of floral laced juicy red fruit, earthy tobacco, subtle mocha, and peppery spice in the finish. A remarkable value under $15 to pair with family, friends, and great food!
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Comando G - Grenache "La Bruja de Rozas" Madrid, Spain 2020 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 94 Points! This is hands-down our favorite Grenache for the price! Made from revived old vine Grenache from some of the most unique terroir in the world, and vinified by the rockstar duo Daniel Landi and Fernando Garcia. This is a seriously sophisticated wine for the price, upfront aromas of floral laced red fruit, over-ripe strawberry, bing cherry, and struck match stick, followed by a plethora of nuances with white pepper, sage, and earthy oregano. The finish is exotic to say the least, clean minerals, leather, flint, and Moroccan spices round out the lasting conclusion. An absolute stunner for the price!
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Cheers! -Alex Alexander Knechel - Certified Sommelier Wine Sales Manager - Plucky Wines alexanderknechel@pluckywines.com
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