Available in Half Bottles. The Bouachon family have maintained their stewardship of some of the finest wines in the Rhone since 1898. In Les Rabassières, Maison Bouachon demonstrates its expert knowledge of the Southern Rhône Valley, in the art of grenache
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France, Rhone, Cotes du Rhone
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Maison Bouachon
Product ID:
44027
MaisonBouachon LES RABASSIERES Cotes du Rhone Rouge
Description: The Bouachon family have maintained their stewardship of some of the finest wines in the Rhone since 1898. In Les Rabassières, MaisonBouachondemonstrates its expert knowledge of the Southern Rhône Valley, in the art of grenache (6 x 75 cl) Price: £52.77
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MaisonBouachon ROQUEBRUSSANNE St Joseph
Description: The Bouachon family have maintained their stewardship of some of the finest wines in the Rhone since 1898. MaisonBouachon selects the finest terrains of the Rhône Valley for its wines, and for more than a century has enjoyed privileged links with the wine producers of this appellation. Facing the hillsides of Hermitage, spread over 40 kilometres, the vineyard of Saint Joseph is the largest on the right bank of the Northern Rhône. The terrain of Roquebrussane, given this nickname in the region to mean brown rock, is formed of steep shaley hills , enjoying exceptional sunshine and low yields. The vineyard has one single variety the fine-grained syrah of the North of the Rhône Valley that is very concentrated and aromatic. A fine robe of intense purple and a fruity bouquet of raspberry and blackcurrant, developing on notes of Underwood are the first things you notice about this wine. Full-bodied in the mouth, with aromas of ripe fruits, gingerbread, white pepper and tobacco, it has remarkable length in the mouth, developing into tertiary aromas of mint. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £98.75
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MaisonBouachon PIERRELONGUE Vacqueyras
Description: The Bouachon family have maintained their stewardship of some of the finest wines in the Rhone since 1898, and with this Vacqueyras, MaisonBouachon reveals all the delicacy and elegance of this vineyard, close to Gigondas. The Pierrelongue vines are found on the high rocky terrace of the so-called garrigue appellation, covering the south western slopes of the Dentelles de Montimirail hills. For many years, Pierrelongue has owed its name to this rocky terrain consisting of long stones. This desirable location also enjoys the benefits of the Mistral, which is able to blow powerfully here. The blend is a combination of grenache which is largely predominant in the blend, and supported by syrah , mourvèdre and cinsault . After harvesting by hand, the carefully selected and stalked grapes are vinified separately. Skin fermentation lasts for 2 to 3 weeks with daily pumping over and several weekly crushing procedures. After fermentation, the vintage is blended and then matured for several months, depending on the vintage, in oak casks. Dark red robe this wine has a very expressive bouquet blending aromas of stewed fruits with brandy, leather and tobacco. Full and strong mouth with notes of underwood and leather, the tannins are silky and strong. The finish is extremely pleasant, with plenty of warmth and notes of spices and jam. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £80.04
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MaisonBouachon LES RABASSIERES Cotes du Rhone Blanc
Description: The Bouachon family have maintained their stewardship of some of the finest wines in the Rhone since 1898. The vines from which this vintage is produced have been rigorously selected on the right bank of the Rhône, as high up as Gard, a soil on which the finest white wines of the Côtes du Rhône are produced. On these clay/limestone and red-clay, stony terraces, these grape varieties are found in abundance. The ''Rabassières'' take their name from Rabasse that means ''truffle'' in Provencal. Predominantly grenache blanc . The viognier can be clearly detected by the palate and contributes to the aromatic complexity of the wine. Vinification is traditional. Fermentation takes place at low temperatures for the optimum extraction of the primary aromas of the fruits. The cuvee is bottled after blending. Platinum gold robe with attractive green shades. First nose very mineral, with aromas of citrus, white flowers , and quince paste. On the palate, the wine reveals a fine balance between fullness and a slight acidity, confirming flavours of quince paste and crystallised fruits. The finish is very long with aromas of pear and apricot. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £59.85
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MaisonBouachon LA MAURELLE Rouge Crozes Hermitage
Description: The Bouachon family have maintained their stewardship of some of the finest wines in the Rhone since 1898 and La Maurelle represents the typicity and character of this appellation of the Northern Rhône Valley. This is the largest of the Bouachon Northern Côtes du Rhône vineyards. The Crozes Hermitage appellation covers 11 municipalities surrounding Tain l'Hermitage. La Maurelle comes from the terrain in the south of the appellation, consisting of the granite terraces that overhang the Rhône. Using only the syrah grape it is subject to semi-carbonic maceration for some twelve days at a controlled temperature, with frequent pumping over and crushing. After fermentation, the wine is taken to Bouachon's cellars at Châteauneuf du Pape, where it is matured for several months in oak casks. Very deep, dark red robe with deep purple shades, the nose does not yet express its full bouquet. The impact on the mouth is very well balanced, with aromatic notes of red fruits, spices and liquorice. The tannins have produced a wine that is well balanced in the mouth with a long finish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £78.30
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MaisonBouachon DUC DE MONTFORT Gigondas
Description: The Bouachon family have maintained their stewardship of some of the finest wines in the Rhone since 1898 and the Gigondas marries strength and generosity. Duc de Montfort is produced from vines growing on the middle terrace, an extremely sunny rocky plateau overhanging the left bank of the Ouvèze, on the western slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail hills. Montfort was the name the elders of this region gave to this hardest part of the Dentelles, with its granite origins produced from the folding of the Alps. The grenache noir is largely predominant in the blend , giving the wine its strength and sweetness. The syrah supports it and gives the wine a fine aromatic richness. Harvesting is by hand and the grapes are carefully sorted. The 2 grape varieties are vinified separately. Skin fermentation lasts for approximately 3 weeks, with daily pumping over and weekly crushing. After fermentation, the vintage is blended and then matured for several months in our oak casks. It is during the maturing process in the cellars that this wine reaches its full harmony. The wine has a fine purple robe with plum-coloured shades. The first impact on the nose is cocoa, followed by jammy notes , completed by spices and, above all, leather. Strong, well-balanced mouth with presence of silky tannins, it is well structured and generous, and the finish develops into notes of red plum. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £91.08
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MaisonBouachon LA ROUVIERE Tavel Rose
Description: The Bouachon family have maintained their stewardship of some of the finest wines in the Rhone since 1898. La Rouviere, the Tavel in MaisonBouachon's collection, has made its mark as one of the most outstanding representatives of the appellation and is the only one authorised to produce rosé exclusively. Light, filtered soils rich in limestone are characteristic of the vineyards of Tavel which, with the help of the Mistral and the sun, constitute an ideal terroir for the production of rosé wines. Four grape varieties making-up La Rouviere the Grenache grape dominates the blend with Syrah, Cinsault and a little Clairette. The grapes are hand-picked and rigorously sorted to produce a wine with an elegant rosé and glints of amber colour. A highly expressive bouquet, both fruity and floral, slightly spiced, with notes of blackberry and redcurrant is evident. This has produced a wine with a well-balanced sensation on the palate, fleshy and dense, with hints of spice. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £75.72
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MaisonBouachon LA TIARE DU PAPE Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Description: The Bouachon family have maintained their stewardship of some of the finest wines in the Rhone since 1898, the Châteauneuf du Pape is the jewel and the roots of MaisonBouachon, established more than a century ago in the papal summer residence. The vineyards are several kilometres to the north of Avignon, on the rocky, sun-scorched hills and terraces swept by the Mistral, is the celebrated vineyard of Châteauneuf du Pape, growing on ground covered in large limestone rocks. The Alpine diluvium have a heat-regulating effect, they store up the heat of the day and return it during the night, creating a well-known furnace effect. The Tiare du Pape meaning the crown of the Pope, originated in the higher terrain above Grès, where the abundance of rounded stones and the clay sub-soil combine to give the wine its structure, concentration and elegance. On this terrain, the 13 appellation grape varieties take on a specific maturity, giving the wines their mineral and stewed fruit flavours. From the different authorised vine varieties, 4 principle varieties are present, grenache , syrah , mourvèdre , and other typical vine varieties making up 3%, such as Counoise, terret noir, muscardin and vaccarèse. Selection of parcels, harvesting by hand, rigorous grape sorting and long traditional maceration periods are the key stages for preparing this vintage. Blending takes place in our cellars, and is the wine is then matured for several months. The has produced a wine with a deep robe, strong purple with amethyst shades. The nose is harmonious and complex, and the taste is fruity , full-bodied and warm, with the presence of the tannins. The finish of the wine develops into notes of mild spices. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £129.42
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MaisonBouachon LA TIARE DU PAPE Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc
Description: The Bouachon family have maintained their stewardship of some of the finest wines in the Rhone since 1898. Just a few kilometres in the north of Avignon, on hillsides and terraced grounds soaked in sunlight and swept by the Mistral , stretches this renowned wine-growing region boasting soils covered with large siliceous pebbles which create the famous '' oven '' effect. It is in this excellent place that the 13 grape varieties found in Châteauneuf-du-Pape acquire characteristic maturity thereby endowing to the wines their savours brimming with a mineral and tasty tang of unmatched fullness. Of the various authorised varieties of white grapes, La Tiare du Pape basically includes four of them Grenache blanc, Bourboulenc, Clairette and Roussanne. Picardan and Picpoul grape varieties play a minor quantitative role in the making of blend. Pale yellow colour with fine golden hues. Complex fragrance of white flowers, honeysuckle and blossom, with hints of liquorice ; rich and harmonious on the palate, robust, followed by an exuberant refreshing sensation and lingering flavours. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £129.42
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Domaine de la Maison Rose Brouilly
Description: Domaine de la Maison Rose Brouilly from France, Beaujolais, Brouilly by Domaine de la Maison Rose (24 x 37.5 cl) Price: £136.45
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Domaine de la Maison Rose Brouilly
Description: Domaine de la Maison Rose Brouilly from France, Beaujolais, Brouilly by Domaine de la Maison Rose (12 x 75 cl) Price: £123.50
