Vin de France Syrah by François Dumas is a red wine obtained from the grapes of the same name that grow on soils rich in granite, quartz and sand. The vinification takes place with 70% of the whole bunches while the rest is de-stemmed by hand. Fermentation with maceration on the skins for 3 weeks in open vats. Aging for 22 months in old barriques before bottling.
Region: France, Rhone
Grapes: Syrah.
Alcohol content: 13%.
Aging: Some months in steel.
Contains sulfites
Sylvian Pataille's Marsannay Rouge is a 100% Pinot Noir red wine grown on calcareous clay soil. Vinification with whole bunches in steel with maceration of about 3 weeks. The wine then ages for 24 months in barriques. On the nose aromas of red fruits, accompanied by spicy hints. On the palate the wine is deep, silky, velvety. To be consumed in front of a dinner in the company of a group of gourmet friends.
Region: France, Burgundy
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Alcohol content: 13%.
Aging: 24 months in oak barrels.
Contains sulfites
Nicolas Joly's "Clos de la Coulée De Serrant" is a great dry white wine with a straw yellow color tending to golden. The nose is very mineral with complex fruity aromas, spicy, mentholated and honeyed notes that change constantly. On the palate it is powerful, tense and very deep, with a very long finish.
Region: France, Loire
Grapes: Chenin Blanc
Alcohol content: 13%.
Aging: 6-8 months on the fine lees in the fermentation tanks.
Contains sulfites