Let's Get Tasting!

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tour de france tasting no. 1

Undivided Chardonnay

Producer: Undivided
Region: LVin de France, France
Grapes: Chardonnay

Very expressive, with a wide variety of
aromas, including citrus, white peach, acacia flowers and buttery notes.

Sole Meunière,

tour de france tasting no. 2

Batiste Laurent

Producer: Castel Freres Beziers
Region: Languedoc, France
Grapes: Cinsault

A fresh and well-balanced wine with aromas of grenadine and raspberry. Fruity and
lively with hints of strawberries and pleasant acidity.

Niçoise Salad

tour de france tasting no. 3

Le Petit Coup Rouge

Producer: Chateau du Donjon
Region: Coteaux de Peyriac, France
Grapes: Grenache, Merlot, Carignan

A handful of red and black fruits from currant to blackberry to muddled fresh cherries. Fruity and well balanced with a little grip and hints of vineyard herbs - a bistro wine of excellence!

Salami at the park,
spinach dip

Located between the sea and the Thau Lagoon, Château du Donjon is located about 10 kilometres northeast of Carcassonne in the heart of Bagnoles. It was once the property of the monks of the abbey of Caunes-Minervois and was used as an outpost. It takes its name from the ancient castle at Bagnoles. The estate has been in the PANIS-MIALHE family since the 15th century, and still has its picturesque 13th century donjon.

tour de france tasting no. 4

Julien Mus Bon Ju Rouge

Producer: Domaine de La Graveirette
Region: Cotes du Rhone, France
Grapes: 30% Merlot, 30% Marselan, 30% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre

Brie withcherry preserves

Roasted beet and goat cheese salad and a breezy patio.

tour de france tasting no. 5

Cuvee La Favorite

Producer: Chateau Fredignac
Region: Bordeaux, France
Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc

A fruity, juicy wine with swathes of black currant and berry flavors. The depth and complexity from ancient vines shows itself in the length of the finish and the smoky, spicy characteristics. The youthful touch shows itself in that the fruits are fresh and pronounced, and not stewed or overripe like some Bordeauxs. This is the wine to drink to convince a friend that Bordeaux can be approachable, or maybe the bottle to finally sway you!

Steak frites

tour de france tasting no. 6

Brique d'Or

Producer: Castel Freres Saint Omer
Region: Languedoc, France
Grapes: Merlot

Medium vibrant garnet color with aromas of juicy cherry, earth and clove spice. The medium bodied palate is fleshy with varietal finish and beautiful sweet and sour cherry finishes dotted with sweet and sappy toasted vanilla oak flavors elegantly balanced.

Dark chocolate cherry tart and the sound of the waves.