Domaine des Carabiniers Côtes du Rhône AOC No Sulphites Added 2021

Country: France
Region: Côtes du Rhône AOC
Grape Variety: Grenache (50%) Syrah (50%)
Style: Dry red wine
RS: 2.1 g/L
Alc./vol. 13.0%
6 bottles per case

This classic Rhône wine impresses on every level. Its bouquet is an expressive mosaic of violet, plum and smoky bacon. The first sip reveals a fruit-charged palate packed with flavours of plum, black cherry and raspberry. Bright acidity and smooth, generous tannin provide flawless balance. Enjoy through to 2026. Louise Wilson Cormier – Master of Wine August 2023.

Domaine des Carabiniers Tavel 2022

Country: France
Region: Tavel AOC
Grape Variety: Grenache (50%), Clairette (20%), Cinsault (15%), Syrah (15%)
Style: Dry rosé wine
RS: 2.0 g/L
Alc./vol. 13.0%
6 bottles per case

This bountiful Tavel delights with a vibrant cherry hue and an attractive bouquet of fresh summer berries. Juicy flavours of strawberry, raspberry and red plum fill the palate and linger on a pleasing finish. As a weightier rosé, this is an ideal wine for pairing with the richness of a roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Enjoy today through 2024. Louise Wilson Cormier – Master of Wine August 2023.

Canta Rainette Elegance Chardonnay 2022

Country: France
Region: I.G.P Méditerranée
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Style: Dry white wine
RS: 1.44 g / L
Alc./vol. 13.5%
6 bottles per case

While Chardonnay is not commonly grown in Provence, the 2022 Canta Rainette Elegance shows the potential for high-quality expressions in the region. Its refined bouquet is scented with the fragrance of lemon, apples and buttery pastry. Mouth-filling citrus and orchard fruit notes are wrapped in toasty oak flavours on the palate. This core transitions into a delightful finish woven with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. This luxurious French Chardonnay could easily be mistaken for top Napa examples. It’s a perfect match for lobster drizzled with garlic lemon butter. Enjoy through to 2028. Louise Wilson Cormier – Master of Wine August 2023.