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Pierre Cros Domaine Cros LES ASPRES Rouge Minervois |
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Where it's from:
France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Minervois
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£147.00
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6 x 75 cl |
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Powerful Reds |
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Situated in Badens, a few kilometres from Carcassonne, the vineyards of Domaine Cros sit on the poorest of poor shallow stony argilo-calcaire soils so stark and inhospitable in certain places that only the vine and the olive tree can scratch an existence. The love of this arid terroir, where the drought seems more extreme than elsewhere, has induced owner Pierre Cros to preserve ancient parcels of Aramon , Piquepoul Noir , Alicante and Carignan alongside the more classic 'noble' varieties of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Les Aspres, a singlevarietal Syrah from low-yielding vines, an intense dark red wine that unleashes aromas of spices, coffee, confit red fruits and vanilla. The ensemble develops substantial structure and balance as the palate is supported by fine, full tannins. (6 x 75 cl)
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France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Minervois |
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Pierre Cros |
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58511 |
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Pierre Cros Domaine Cros Minervois Blanc
Description: A mix of Grenache Blanc and Vermentino, Picpoul & Muscat, this is richly aroma-ed, showing notes of apples/pears and fennel/aniseed, with a clean, slightly creamy flavour with good, fresh, quite zingy acidity; it finishes long and quite ethereal (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £125.53
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Pierre Cros Domaine Cros TRADITION Minervois Rouge
Description: A seriously impressive wine from this bulk-producing area. Pierre Cros is a small grower who expends great care and produces an inkily-dark wine with spicy, pepper and leather aromas and powerful, concentrated, richly damson/forest fruit flavours. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.89
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Pierre Cros Domaine Cros TRADITION Rouge Minervois
Description: Situated in Badens, a few kilometres from Carcassonne, the vineyards of Domaine Cros sit on the poorest of poor shallow stony argilo-calcaire soils so stark and inhospitable in certain places that only the vine and the olive tree can scratch an existence. The love of this arid terroir, where the drought seems more extreme than elsewhere, has induced owner Pierre Cros to preserve ancient parcels of Aramon , Piquepoul Noir , Alicante and Carignan alongside the more classic 'noble' varieties of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. A more conventional blend of Grenache, Carignan and Syrah it yields sweet red fruits whilst retaining the warmth and herby grip of terroir. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £57.69
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Pierre Cros Domaine Cros Vieilles Vignes Rouge Minervois
Description: Situated in Badens, a few kilometres from Carcassonne, the vineyards of Domaine Cros sit on the poorest of poor shallow stony argilo-calcaire soils so stark and inhospitable in certain places that only the vine and the olive tree can scratch an existence. The love of this arid terroir, where the drought seems more extreme than elsewhere, has induced owner Pierre Cros to preserve ancient parcels of Aramon , Piquepoul Noir , Alicante and Carignan alongside the more classic 'noble' varieties of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Minervois vieilles vignes is from vines nearly one hundred years old showing this wine is displaying great charater. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £82.91
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Pierre Cros Domaine Cros VIELLE VIGNES Minervois
Description: With old Carignan vines dating from 1905, this expressive and inviting red is rich & well-balanced, with big-bodied, dark fruit notes; the tannins are quite solid and it has well-integrated young oak flavours with a rich and chewy tail (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £165.20
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Chapoutier Muscat de Rivesaltes
Description: A Pale gold coloured wine with aromas of fresh grapes, citrus fruits, mango petal of rose. This is a well-balanced, long-tasting showing great aromatic persistance. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £89.38
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Chapoutier Muscat de Rivesaltes
Description: Couleur : Pale gold. Nez : Aromas of fresh grapes, citrus fruits, mango petal of rose. Bouche : Well-balanced, long-tasting, with an aromatic persistance. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £89.38
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Chateau Cap de Fouste Muscat de Rivesaltes
Description: A delicious fortified wine with a clear, clean taste and aromatic flavour. One of the only wines that can happily partner chocolate. Its characters of raisins, honey and even coffee are responsible for this. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £94.76
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Chateau De Jau Muscat de Rivesaltes
Description: A small pretty Mediterranean seaside village just north of the Franco-Spanish border, Collioure is considered to have some of the finest wines in the south of France, an unsurprising fact when you realise that its yields are some of the lowest in France. The Muscat de Rivesaltes is a grapey delight with extra concentration from skin contact and mutage sur marc. Available in 50 cl bottles. (12 x 50 cl)
Price: £122.51
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Claire Mayol Vin Doux Naturel Muscat de Rivesalte
Description: A superb, sweet Muscat from Domaine Claire Mayol. At the Domaine Claire Mayol, Jean-Philippe Saguy and his wife Claire produce a number of innovative wines from a completely local source. Planted on the vertiginous slopes that plunge into the sea close to the Spanish border. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £80.36
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Domaine Cazes GRENAT Rouge Rivesaltes
Description: Among a wide range of small producers the Cazes brothers have emerged as the leading name in Rivesaltes. Their estate of over 350 acres enables them to produce a variety of wines, yet it is through their sweet wines that they have gained popularity. These, known as Vins Doux Naturels, are wines of great concentration where the natural sweetness of the grape has been preserved. 100% Grenache Noir, the fermentation is traditional in that it is in contact with the skins. It is temperature controlled to around 22 degrees C. Natural grape spirit is added at the beginning of this fermentation which goes on for 15 days, then the grapes are pressed, aged in enamelled tanks for one year before cold stabilisation, filtering and then bottling. Complex aromas of figs, plums and liquorice dominate the nose. The palate is medium bodied and richly concentrated, though still retaining an elegant style, with a creamy mouthfeel and bags of ripe prune and plum flavours. The finish is deliciously saturating and quite opulent. (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £116.54
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