One of only 23 cru classe properties in Provence. It’s classic Provence rose –pale, crisp, aromatic and dry. And as you know has always been run by women with the exception of one generation. Another Bassins direct import "discovery"
One of our most requsted direct import Roses. the countess herself creates this cuvee!
Colour: sparkling with bluish highlightsNose: powerful, evoking a field of flowers, with hints of iris, wisteria, lilac and jasmine as well as watermelon and pink grapefruitPalate: revealing notes of cherry blossoms, exotic fruit, star fruit, passion fruit and grapefruit
A very elegant and refined aromatic explosion
This is very spicy and rich with gorgeous ripe fruit and spices. Very aromatic. Full body, luscious and exotic flavors and a long and chewy finish. Great wine. Drink from 2024.
This cuvée, all about elegance and refinement -partially aged in fine-grained acacia barrels, is a tribute to the countesses of the family who have almost exclusively run the estate, since 1740, from mother to daughter. The oak aging makes this wine extra silky! A blend of grenache, syrah and tibouren.
This is opening up already, with a hint of dark earth infusing the core of plum cake and blackberry preserve flavors. A tarry echo emerges on the finish, which shows enough underlying cut for balance. Best from 2021 through 2024. 700 cases imported.
The 2000 Colheita Port, bottled in February 2019, comes in with a long cork and 118 grams of sugar. Gentle up front, this adds considerable power on the back end, together with ripe fruit and classically complex flavors. Relatively speaking, the aromatics...
Vibrant, with plum, cassis and boysenberry puree flavors streaming through, laced with chocolate, violet and pastis notes. Sleek and polished through the finish, showing latent energy. Should wind up on the elegant side of the stylistic spectrum when this...