Wine

Producer: Domaine de Lorient
Grape: Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2018
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Septentrional
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Granitic
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Producers of white wines mainly, this young couple of winemakers also produces beautiful vintages of red wines and this Cornas has caught our eye! Intense and complex, it will stand the test of time with grace!

Producer: Domaine de Lorient
Grape: Roussanne, Marsanne 
Color: White
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Septentrional
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Granitic
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Pronounced aromas of tropical, apricot, green apple, honey, slight almond and smoke, spices. Powerful and balanced with refined acidity.

Producer: La Ferme des Sept Lunes
Grape: Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2012
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Septentrional
Alcohol: 12%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Granite
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: The aromas are cool and bright with ripe blackberry and blueberry, with violet, licorice and mint. The palate is supple and grainy, showing the granite terroir, with lovely cassis and blackberry fruit that lingers in the refreshing finish. Lovely Syrah!

Producer: Domaine des Miquettes
Grape: Viognier 
Color: Orange
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Septentrional
Alcohol: 12.5%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Granitic
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: From loose granite soils, 10 days of whole cluster carbonic maceration, then whole crop pressed, fermented in amphorae, aged 12 months. Fine tannins, a pure and delicate wine.

Producer: Domaine des Miquettes
Grape: Syrah 
Color: Red
Sparkling: -
Vintage: 2019
Country: France
Region: Rhône
Subregion: Rhône Septentrional
Alcohol: 14%

Aging in wood: No
Soil: Granitic
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: Very dark black-purple color. Blackberry, spice and violet. Dark and mineral.