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Jul. 7, 2012	La Rivale Mourvèdre and Cinsault. La Rivale Mourvèdre and Cinsault. Region: Provence > Winery: La Rivale Variety: Mourvèdre and Cinsault. This recent competition to the very popular “La Maitresse”, seduces thanks to its fresh and delicate qualities. A salmon pink colour. A fine nose with fresh fruit (apricot cherry) and a touch of brioche. The mouth offers lovely freshness with the aromas from the nose: apricot and cherry. The bubbles are fine, delicate and persistent. - 07/07/2012		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	This recent competition to the very popular “La Maitresse”, seduces thanks to its fresh and delicate qualities.			x $N/A
Tasting Notes & Comments	A salmon pink colour. A fine nose with fresh fruit (apricot cherry) and a touch of brioche. The mouth offers lovely freshness with the aromas from the nose: apricot and cherry. The bubbles are fine, delicate and persistent. - 07/07/2012
Jul. 7, 2012	Nectar 65% Syrah, 7 years old planted at 5000 vines per ha, 20% grenache and 15% carignan, 10 years old vines planted at 5000 vi 2010 Nectar 65% Syrah, 7 years old planted at 5000 vines per ha, 20% grenache and 15% carignan, 10 years old vines planted at 5000 vi 2010 Region: Provence > Winery: Nectar Variety: 65% Syrah, 7 years old planted at 5000 vines per ha, 20% grenach Dry, fruity and slightly woody, this gastronomic rosé will seduce you with its roundness and intensity. Thanks to its generous mouth-feel and concentration, it flaunts its original style for its appellation. Salmon-pink color. Notes of ripe red fruits (raspberry) and vanilla define the nose. The mouth is balanced, full and velvety, developing on notes of cooked red fruits (raspberry, blackberry), and of exotic fruits (mango). A light woody touch in finish adds to the general elegance of the rose. - 07/07/2012		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	Dry, fruity and slightly woody, this gastronomic rosé will seduce you with its roundness and intensity. Thanks to its generous mouth-feel and concentration, it flaunts its original style for its appellation.			x $N/A
Tasting Notes & Comments	Salmon-pink color. Notes of ripe red fruits (raspberry) and vanilla define the nose. The mouth is balanced, full and velvety, developing on notes of cooked red fruits (raspberry, blackberry), and of exotic fruits (mango). A light woody touch in finish adds to the general elegance of the rose. - 07/07/2012
Jul. 7, 2012	Esprit de Provence 50% Grenache (40 year-old vines planted at 4000 vines/ha), 50% Syrah (young vines planted at 5000 vines/ha). 2011 Esprit de Provence 50% Grenache (40 year-old vines planted at 4000 vines/ha), 50% Syrah (young vines planted at 5000 vines/ha). 2011 Region: Provence > Winery: Esprit de Provence Variety: 50% Grenache (40 year-old vines planted at 4000 vines/ha), 50% S In the heart of Provence, the Faulkner family nurtures their vines on hills that benefit from a unique microclimate and favour hand-picking, optimal expression of the “terroir” and environmentally sustainable farming. Dry and fruity, this rosé will seduce you with its tender, elegant and fresh spirit. Serve between 8-10°C. A clear pink colour. The nose leaves a delightful impression of freshness and red fruit (strawberries and gooseberry) and flowers (peony), with a touch of minerality. The mouth is fresh, rounded and conveys aromas of fresh fruit and subtle citrus tones. Overall this rosé is rich, complex with an aftertaste that is full and flavourful. - 07/07/2012		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	In the heart of Provence, the Faulkner family nurtures their vines on hills that benefit from a unique microclimate and favour hand-picking, optimal expression of the “terroir” and environmentally sustainable farming. Dry and fruity, this rosé will seduce you with its tender, elegant and fresh spirit. Serve between 8-10°C.			x $N/A
Tasting Notes & Comments	A clear pink colour. The nose leaves a delightful impression of freshness and red fruit (strawberries and gooseberry) and flowers (peony), with a touch of minerality. The mouth is fresh, rounded and conveys aromas of fresh fruit and subtle citrus tones. Overall this rosé is rich, complex with an aftertaste that is full and flavourful. - 07/07/2012
Jul. 7, 2012	Domaine du Grand Cros Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache Syrah 2011 Domaine du Grand Cros Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache Syrah 2011 Region: Provence > Winery: Domaine du Grand Cros Variety: Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache Syrah Dry and fruity, this rosé seduces by its aromatic expression, elegance and freshness. From the heart of Provence on Julian Faulkner’s family estate, this rosé offers the aromatic quintessence of Cinsault, Carignan and Grenache, and a careful balance between character and elegance A clear and luminous salmon pink. The nose is characterized by stewed fruit, crushed strawberries and a touch of apricot. The mouth is round, fruity and develops aromas of fresh crunchy fruits (fresh strawberries) with a touch of freshness in the aftertaste. - 07/07/2012		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	Dry and fruity, this rosé seduces by its aromatic expression, elegance and freshness. From the heart of Provence on Julian Faulkner’s family estate, this rosé offers the aromatic quintessence of Cinsault, Carignan and Grenache, and a careful balance between character and elegance			x $N/A
Tasting Notes & Comments	A clear and luminous salmon pink. The nose is characterized by stewed fruit, crushed strawberries and a touch of apricot. The mouth is round, fruity and develops aromas of fresh crunchy fruits (fresh strawberries) with a touch of freshness in the aftertaste. - 07/07/2012
Jul. 7, 2012	Jules VDP Chardonnay Vermentino 2011 Jules VDP Chardonnay Vermentino 2011 Region: Provence > Winery: Jules VDP Variety: Chardonnay Vermentino A modern marriage in an antique vineyard. Fruity and floral aromas get together harmoniously to create this generous and exuberant wine, typically Mediterranean-style! A pale and luminous yellow with green reflections. The nose id generous, exhibiting floral tones (hawthorn) and ripe fruit (pineapple) with hints of butter in the background. The mouth is round, ample and develops aromas of ripe and slightly crunchy fruit. A wine with character - 07/07/2012		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	A modern marriage in an antique vineyard. Fruity and floral aromas get together harmoniously to create this generous and exuberant wine, typically Mediterranean-style!			x $N/A
Tasting Notes & Comments	A pale and luminous yellow with green reflections. The nose id generous, exhibiting floral tones (hawthorn) and ripe fruit (pineapple) with hints of butter in the background. The mouth is round, ample and develops aromas of ripe and slightly crunchy fruit. A wine with character - 07/07/2012
Jul. 7, 2012	Jules Rosé VDP Merlot, Carignan, Chardonnay, Cinsault 2011 Jules Rosé VDP Merlot, Carignan, Chardonnay, Cinsault 2011 Region: Provence > Winery: Jules Rosé VDP Variety: Merlot, Carignan, Chardonnay, Cinsault Grown in a cool micro-climate, in Provence, this rosé shines with bright fruit on a fresh palate. Best enjoyed at 9-10°C. A clear salmon pink with hints of litchi. The nose offers straightforward red pipped-fruit (cherries) and blackberry aromas. You will find all the freshness of Jules wines with citrus and red fruit flavours. - 07/07/2012		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	Grown in a cool micro-climate, in Provence, this rosé shines with bright fruit on a fresh palate. Best enjoyed at 9-10°C.			x $N/A
Tasting Notes & Comments	A clear salmon pink with hints of litchi. The nose offers straightforward red pipped-fruit (cherries) and blackberry aromas. You will find all the freshness of Jules wines with citrus and red fruit flavours. - 07/07/2012
Jul. 7, 2012	Jules Rosé CDP Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache 2011 Jules Rosé CDP Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache 2011 Region: Provence > Winery: Jules Rosé CDP Variety: Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache From the heart of Provence on Julian Faulkner’s family estate, this rosé offers the aromatic quintessence of Cinsault, Carignan and Grenache, and a careful balance between character and elegance. A clear and luminous salmon pink. The nose is characterized by stewed fruit, crushed strawberries and a touch of apricot. The mouth is round, fruity and develops aromas of fresh crunchy fruit (fresh strawberries) with a touch of freshness in the aftertaste. - 07/07/2012		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	From the heart of Provence on Julian Faulkner’s family estate, this rosé offers the aromatic quintessence of Cinsault, Carignan and Grenache, and a careful balance between character and elegance.			x $N/A
Tasting Notes & Comments	A clear and luminous salmon pink. The nose is characterized by stewed fruit, crushed strawberries and a touch of apricot. The mouth is round, fruity and develops aromas of fresh crunchy fruit (fresh strawberries) with a touch of freshness in the aftertaste. - 07/07/2012
Jul. 7, 2012	Côtes du Roussillon Syrah Grenache Carignan 2008 Côtes du Roussillon Syrah Grenache Carignan 2008 Region: Roussillon > Winery: Côtes du Roussillon Variety: Syrah Grenache Carignan Red of quality in the Jules range, this light an aromatic AOC Côtes du Roussillon is the perfect illustration for the red wines of this appellation. Deep garnet with violet reflects. The nose is very frank, on dark and red fruits. The palate Grenat profond aux reflets violets. Nez : très franc, fruits noirs et rouges. Le palais est sur la même aromatique fruitée, la bouche est riche, ample et suave. Un vin rond et gourmand. - 07/07/2012		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	Red of quality in the Jules range, this light an aromatic AOC Côtes du Roussillon is the perfect illustration for the red wines of this appellation.			x $N/A
Tasting Notes & Comments	Deep garnet with violet reflects. The nose is very frank, on dark and red fruits. The palate Grenat profond aux reflets violets. Nez : très franc, fruits noirs et rouges. Le palais est sur la même aromatique fruitée, la bouche est riche, ample et suave. Un vin rond et gourmand. - 07/07/2012
Jul. 7, 2012	Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2009 Region: Provence > Winery: Reserve Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah This is the top red from the Jules family aged 12 months in oak barrels. It is muscular yet elegant and will improve with ageing. Deep ruby red. The nose carries sweet spice aromas (cinnamon, vanilla) and jammy fruit (black cherry) with some tobacco in the background. The mouth is big and powerful with well integrated tannins that finishes on the spicy and dark fruit flavours. - 07/07/2012		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	This is the top red from the Jules family aged 12 months in oak barrels. It is muscular yet elegant and will improve with ageing.			x $N/A
Tasting Notes & Comments	Deep ruby red. The nose carries sweet spice aromas (cinnamon, vanilla) and jammy fruit (black cherry) with some tobacco in the background. The mouth is big and powerful with well integrated tannins that finishes on the spicy and dark fruit flavours. - 07/07/2012
Jul. 7, 2012	Nectar Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. 2004 Nectar Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. 2004 Region: Provence > Winery: Nectar Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Our Nectar red 2004 is a powerful and refined wine, aromatic and with a nice length. Worthy ambassador to the Provence wines, it offers a rich aromatic palette and a concentrated texture. This is a quality wine to be kept in a cellar, a perfect southern wine to promote Provence! Purple color, rich and expressive nose, on notes of ripe fruits. Elegant wine, it is ample and structured. Notes of dark cherry and liquorice mix with notes of leather and vanilla. - 07/07/2012		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	Our Nectar red 2004 is a powerful and refined wine, aromatic and with a nice length. Worthy ambassador to the Provence wines, it offers a rich aromatic palette and a concentrated texture. This is a quality wine to be kept in a cellar, a perfect southern wine to promote Provence!			x $N/A
Tasting Notes & Comments	Purple color, rich and expressive nose, on notes of ripe fruits. Elegant wine, it is ample and structured. Notes of dark cherry and liquorice mix with notes of leather and vanilla. - 07/07/2012
Apr. 7, 2011	Esprit de Provence Rosé 2010 Esprit de Provence Rosé 2010 Region: Côtes de Provence, Provence > Winery: Le Grand Cros Variety: Syrah, Grenache In the heart of Provence, the Faulkner family nurtures their vines on hills that benefit from a unique microclimate and favour hand-picking, optimal expression of the â€œterroirâ€ and environmentally sustainable farming. Dry and fruity, this rosÃ© will seduce you with its tender, elegant and fresh spirit. Serve between 8-10Â°C. dry, fruity - 04/07/2011 A bright litchi pink. The nose offers little red berries (raspberries), wild peaches and slightly floral (lilas). The mouth is well balanced, elegant and creamy where the red berried fruit dominates. A foodieâ€™s rosÃ©! - 11/03/2011		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	In the heart of Provence, the Faulkner family nurtures their vines on hills that benefit from a unique microclimate and favour hand-picking, optimal expression of the â€œterroirâ€ and environmentally sustainable farming. Dry and fruity, this rosÃ© will seduce you with its tender, elegant and fresh spirit. Serve between 8-10Â°C.			x $N/A
Tasting Notes & Comments	dry, fruity - 04/07/2011 A bright litchi pink. The nose offers little red berries (raspberries), wild peaches and slightly floral (lilas). The mouth is well balanced, elegant and creamy where the red berried fruit dominates. A foodieâ€™s rosÃ©! - 11/03/2011
Nov. 20, 2010	L'Esprit de Provence Blanc 2010 L'Esprit de Provence Blanc 2010 Region: Cotes de Provence, Provence, France > Winery: Le Grand Cros Variety: Rolle, Sémillon In the Esprit de Provence white, the Vermentino expresses itself in all its fresh citrus splendor. This is a great white for the summer and to accompany shell-fish. Think Mediterranean alternative to Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. A pale yellow with green reflections. The nose exudes citrus (pink grapefruit) and tropical fruits (fresh pineapple) and some floral tones (mint, verbena. The mouth is well balanced, elegant and rounded with a pleasantly long and fresh finish. - 11/03/2011		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	In the Esprit de Provence white, the Vermentino expresses itself in all its fresh citrus splendor. This is a great white for the summer and to accompany shell-fish. Think Mediterranean alternative to Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio.			x $N/A
Tasting Notes & Comments	A pale yellow with green reflections. The nose exudes citrus (pink grapefruit) and tropical fruits (fresh pineapple) and some floral tones (mint, verbena. The mouth is well balanced, elegant and rounded with a pleasantly long and fresh finish. - 11/03/2011
Nov. 19, 2010	Nectar Rouge 2005 Nectar Rouge 2005 Region: Cotes de Provence, Provence, France > Winery: Le Grand Cros Variety: Sauvignon, Syrah		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Nov. 19, 2010	Nectar Rouge 2004 Nectar Rouge 2004 Region: Cotes de Provence, Provence, France > Winery: Le Grand Cros Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah Our Nectar red 2004 is a powerful and refined wine, aromatic and with a nice length. Worthy ambassador to the Provence wines, it offers a rich aromatic palette and a concentrated texture. This is a quality wine to be kept in a cellar, a perfect southern wine to promote Provence! Purple color, rich and expressive nose, on notes of ripe fruits. Elegant wine, it is ample and structured. Notes of dark cherry and liquorice mix with notes of leather and vanilla. - 11/02/2011		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5
Personal Notes	Our Nectar red 2004 is a powerful and refined wine, aromatic and with a nice length. Worthy ambassador to the Provence wines, it offers a rich aromatic palette and a concentrated texture. This is a quality wine to be kept in a cellar, a perfect southern wine to promote Provence!			x $N/A
Tasting Notes & Comments	Purple color, rich and expressive nose, on notes of ripe fruits. Elegant wine, it is ample and structured. Notes of dark cherry and liquorice mix with notes of leather and vanilla. - 11/02/2011
Nov. 19, 2010	Le Grand Cros Nectar 2009 Le Grand Cros Nectar 2009 Region: Cotes de Provence, Provence, France > Winery: Le Grand Cros Variety: Chardonnay		0/5 Stars. 1 2 3 4 5