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Best of France – Tasting Notes

NV Monmousseau Brut Etoile

Region: Loire Valley, France
Varietal: 70% Chenin Blanc, 30% Chardonnay 
Nose: Citrus, bready, yeasty overtones
Palette: Citrus, pear, almond, stone fruits and fig
Food pairing: Oysters, goats curd

2020 Domaine Manoir du Carra Pouilly-Fuisse

Region: Burgundy, France
Varietal: Chardonnay 
Nose: Fruity, complex nose, vanilla
Palette: Rich mouth feel with apricot and dry coconuts
Food pairing: Seafood, poultry, goats cheese

2020 Domaine Manoir du Carra Terres de Solutré Mâcon-Villages

Region: Burgundy, France
Varietal: Chardonnay 
Nose: Intense aromas of white flowers, apple, melon and pear
Palette: Well-rounded and balanced mouthfeel with freshness and acidity
Food pairing: Cod, poultry and goats cheese

2013 Domaine de la Pierre Châteauneuf-du-Pape

 Region: Southern Rhone, France
Varietal: 90 Grenache, 10% Syrah
Nose: Plums, spice, liquorice
Palette: Velvety mouthfeel, liquorice, leather, earth, mushrooms
Food pairing: Roasted meats, game, hard cheese

2019 Domaine Saint Jacques Cotes du Rhone

Region: Southern Rhone, France
Varietal: Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvedre
Nose: Raspberry, red and black currants, strawberry, spicy notes, liquorice and garrigue.
Palette: Red cherry, soft tannins, cherry, raspberry and cedar
Food pairing: Pork, lamb, roasted vegetables, herb crusted chicken

2021 Domaine Manoir du Carra Coteaux Bourguignon

Region: Beaujolais – Macon, France
Varietal: 60% Gamay, 40% Pinot Noir
Nose: Red cherries, kirsch, liquorice and spice
Palette: Strawberry, cherry, raspberry, fresh fig, oak
Food pairing: Chicken, turkey, salmon, tuna, brie and camembert