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Practically all the most famous grape varieties used in the world's wines are French varieties and France is the second largest wine producer in the world after Italy! This time, our sommelier selected 3 of his favourite highly rated reds from 3 different renowned regions in France: Bordeaux, Languedoc-Roussillon and Rhône. For a limited time, we are thrilled to offer you this delicious trio for ONLY¥380/3btl. SAVE ¥215!
1 x Domaine Des Mimosas; Lalande de Pomerol| Bordeaux, France
Owned by the Niarfeix family for 5 generations, Domaine des Mimosas is a magnificent estate, with 14-hectares of vineyard spread over three appellations: Pomerol, Lalande de Pomerol and Montagne Saint-Emilion. Today, their pursuit of excellence has led them to viticulture with no chemical products, producing a wine that is as natural as possible.
A blend of 80% Merlot, and 20% Cabernet Franc, this begins with aromas of dark cherries, blackberries and blueberries are joined by spices and a lovely fresh violet character. On the palate this is medium to full-bodied, with beautifully polished tannins and wonderful freshness. It continues to impress as it shows fantastic overall balance and depth as it comes to an end with a long supple finish.
Rated 94/100 by International Wine Report.1 x Pierrick Harang "Cuvée Balthazar" Syrah| Languedoc-Roussillon, France
The Harang family have been growing and making wine in the South of France for 5 generations. Pierrick is the new generation, and is undoubtedly one of the top young winemakers in France. He was the top graduate from the Centre of Winemaking at Montpellier. Strong and complex nose with crystallized violet, blackcurrant, blackberries, liquorice and black pepper. Full and concentrated attack, balanced and unctuous. Long, deep, fruity and spicy end.
90/100 from Decanter Magazine. Gold medal at Concours Général de Paris 2014, Gold medal at IGP Competition 2015, Silver awards at Sakura Awards 2015, Bronze Medal at International Wine Challenge 2015.1 x Château de Montfaucon "Les Gardettes"| Rhône, France
Established in the 11th century, Château de Montfaucon faces the hills of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. In 1995 the vineyards and winery facilities were upgraded by Rodolphe de Pins and his wines are amongst the best in the Rhône.
"Les Gardettes" has an explosion of red fruit, like cooked strawberries and sour cherries. This is a well-balanced, medium bodied wine. It has a long mouth with elegant tannin structure, notes of blackberries and spices abound.
Silver Medal at the London International Wine Show.Variety Description
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most widely recognised red wine grape varieties. It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country among a diverse spectrum of climate. Cabernet Sauvignon became internationally recognised through its prominence in Bordeaux wines where it is often blended with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The classic profile of Cabernet Sauvignon tends to be full-bodied wines with high tannins and noticeable acidity that contributes to the wine's ageing potential.Merlot
Merlot is a dark blue-coloured wine grape variety, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. Along with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot, Merlot is one of the primary grapes used in Bordeaux wine, and it is the most widely planted grape in the Bordeaux wine regions. When harvesting late, it gain ripeness and produce inky, purple coloured wines that are full in body with high alcohol and lush, velvety tannins with plum and blackberry fruit. The traditional "Bordeaux style" of Merlot involves harvesting Merlot earlier to maintain acidity and producing more medium-bodied wines with moderate alcohol levels that have fresh, red fruit flavours (raspberries, strawberries) and potentially leafy, vegetal notes.Grenache
Grenache or Garnacha is one of the most widely planted red wine grape varieties in the world. It ripens late, so it needs hot, dry conditions such as those found in Spain, where the grape probably originated, Sardinia, the south of France, and California. It is generally spicy, berry-flavoured and soft on the palate with a relatively high alcohol content. Wines made from Grenache tend to lack acid, tannin and color, and is usually blended with other varieties such as Syrah, Carignan, Tempranillo and Cinsaut.Country Description
France
Practically all the most famous grape varieties used in the world's wines are French varieties, and wine is produced all throughout France. France is the second largest wine producer in the world after Italy. The wines produced range from expensive high-end wines sold internationally to more modest wines usually only seen within France. In many respects, French wines have more of a regional than a national identity, as evidenced by different grape varieties, production methods and different classification systems in the various regions. Some of the more famous wine regions in France include Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire, Chablis and the Rhône valley.Region Description
Bordeaux
A Bordeaux wine is any wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, centred on the city of Bordeaux and covering the whole area of the Gironde department. Eighty-nine percent of wine produced in Bordeaux is red, with sweet white wines, dry whites, and also rosé and sparkling wines (Crémant de Bordeaux) collectively making up the remainder. The major reason for the success of winemaking in the Bordeaux region is the excellent environment for growing vines. The geological foundation of the region is limestone, leading to a soil structure that is heavy in calcium. Red Bordeaux is generally made from a blend of grapes. Permitted grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and rarely Carménère. White Bordeaux is predominantly, and exclusively in the case of the sweet Sauternes, made from Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc and Muscadelle.Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc-Roussillon wine, including the vin de pays labeled Vin de Pays d'Oc, is produced in southern France. While "Languedoc" can refer to a specific historic region of France and Northern Catalonia, usage since the 20th century (especially in the context of wine) has primarily referred to the northern part of the Languedoc-Roussillon région of France, an area which spans the Mediterranean coastline from the French border with Spain to the region of Provence. The area has around 700,000 acres (2,800 km2) under vines and is the single biggest wine-producing region in the world, being responsible for more than a third of France's total wine production.Rhône
The Rhône wine region in Southern France is situated in the Rhône river valley and produces numerous wines. The region's major appellation in production volume is Côtes du Rhône AOC. The Rhône is generally divided into two sub-regions with distinct traditions, the Northern Rhône (referred to in French as Rhône septentrional) and the Southern Rhône (in French Rhône méridional). The northern sub-region produces red wines from the Syrah grape, sometimes blended with white wine grapes, and white wines from Marsanne, Roussane and Viognier grapes. The southern sub-region produces an array of red, white and rosé wines, often blends of several grapes such as in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
