• Seventh „Coup de Cœur“ from the Guide Hachette for the leading cuvée of Domaine Pierre Cros

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  Seventh „Coup de Cœur“ fort he leading cuvée of the estate. As a “spiritual leader” of the Minervois, Pierre Cros belongs to those wine grower artists, that have found the Holy Grail in their vineyards and share their life’s work with us, by honouring our tables with their Devine brewage.
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• The measurement of total oxygen in our wines

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  Oxygen is naturally found in wine. It is even helpful during fermentation and ageing. But enrichment of oxygen during the final preparation of the wine, between ageing and bottling, may provoke premature oxidation, as well as development of microorganisms. In this case, the wines seem to age quickly and loose a part of their aromas. Filtration and addition of sulphur go against this evolution, but you might as well prevent the wines from taking up too much oxygen.
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• #Grenache – Pinot noir of the south?

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  Although one of the most planted grape varieties in the world (around 200.000 hectares), Grenache is still unknown to a great number of wine drinkers, being in the shadow of the star varieties for the last decades – Cabernet & Co. Probably originating from Spain (named Garnacha there), it spreads all across the Mediterranean area during the late 19^th century, where it produces some highly renowned wines today: Gigondas and Chateauneuf-du-Pape in the Rhone Valley, Priorat and Rioja in Spain, the wines from the Languedoc and Roussillon area, Provence… — Lire la suite.

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• Hidden behind Malbec: The white wines of Château du Cèdre in Cahors

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  Château du Cèdre white, 100% Viognier in Malbec country.
  Many people qualify this wine as being “very elegant”, with its subtle nose, flowery and mineral until the fruit increases. Very well integrated oak enriches the bouquet and gently envelopes the crispy acidity. This Viognier looks for tasty fish, spices, curry or even chilly.
  
  Le Cèdre Héritage is a real pleasure to drink. The blending of crispy Sauvignon, smooth Semillon and flowery Muscadelle makes it a tasteful wine, that fits to many occasions and dishes – aperitif, fish, cheese… — Lire la suite.

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• #Cahors Malbec: Taste as an Expert - video by cahorsmalbec2010

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  Jacques and Noëlle Ratier, restaurant owners in Cahors, bring Malbec’s qualities to the table. They will show you how to prepare and appreciate best the typical Malbec wines from south-western France. — Lire la suite.

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• Young or rather old – the fine art of tasting wines from Cahors

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  Somebody may ask, which is the best moment to drink our wines. Being able to age for long years, one may be tempted to leave them in the cellar, being afraid to open them too early. Recent tasting of the wines we’ve bottled earlier this year offers a good occasion for us to present our point of view.
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• I LOVE BIB - Le Lys blanc (the white Lily) from Domaine de l’Arjolle

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  We are very happy to present our new white wine bag in box (BIB), Le Lys de l’Arjolle, the White Lily of the Arjolle: The perfect summer wine! It’s light, fruity and crispy, already charming you with its fresh citrus nose.

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• Santa Duc Le Fournas Sablet blanc – a wine for day and night

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  This wine grown in the neighbouring village of Gigondas, called Sablet, combines Viognier from Condrieu to Mediterranean grape varieties: Bourboulenc and Grenache blanc- both accustomed to the hot climate and the strong Mistral wind – add lemon and sweetness to it, while Clairette blanc comes in with floral aromas that enhance the wine’s complexity.
  A wine suits to all summer recipes you may imagine: green olive paste, grilled fish and vegetables, goat cheese with rosemary, sweet honey melons. Whatever you choose, it will surely give coolness and liveliness to your long summer nights…

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