Latest update : 17 December 2019.
The French wine guide Gault & Millau 2011 of the „best wines of France“ has labelled 7 wines from the Domaine de l’Arjolle.
continueThe bygone year was rich in events and emotions for us. First of all, we are very proud to announce the nomination of Yves Gras as Best French Winemaker for the Wine Awards 2010 by the German Wine magazine “FEINSCHMECKER”.
continue2010 has been officially declared “year of biodiversity” by the UNO. Ever since, a multitude of regional surveys of the flora and fauna in many countries, as well as work programmes to enhance agricultural environments have been established. In the Mediterranean vineyards of the Cotes de Thongue this work has already started several years ago...
continueSanta Duc Vieilles Vignes 2007 : Wine of the week of the River Front Times Saint Louis, USA. Whether in wine or life — and really, what’s the difference? — sometimes one has to remember to just breathe. This was the lesson Gut Check learned when we visited Bud Starr of Starrs (1135 South Big Bend Boulevard, Richmond Heights; 314-781-2345) to sip 2007 Domaine Santa Duc “Les Vieilles Vignes” Côtes du Rhône.
continueIn the French region of Cahors, the Cot, a grape variety commonly known as Malbec, shows a particularly powerful and elegant expression. Amongst the great winegrowers of this region, Pascal Verhaeghe from the Château du Cèdre might be considered as one of the most talented. Like no one else, he distils elegance, power, nifty tannins and individual character from the Aquitania limestone soils of his vineyards. Even more since the estate has become “organic”…
continueBack in the 13th century, Malbec was the toast of the town. It was the grape variety of choice for royal households, Papal courts and the landed classes who enjoyed quenching their thirst on the « black » wine. (…)
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