Saturday we will be pouring a great line up of French wines guaranteed to tickle the palate. Gathered from the very diverse regions of cool Loire, the warmer southern Rhône, and the sunny Languedoc, the flavors flow together to make a very tasty tasting. Stop by and savor.
 
Chateau Moncontour, Cremant de Loire Brut Rosé $20
98% Cabernet Franc, 2% Chenin Blanc
Located in Vouvray, Château Moncontour is one of the oldest wineries in the Loire Valley. A traditional method Sparkler from the Loire, the Moncoutour Rosé ages 12 months before disgorgement and release. The wine is fresh and crisp with red fruit and citrus aromas.
 
2010 Chateau Moncontour, Jovly Vouvray $14
One of Moncontours still wines, the Jovly is an off dry Chenin blended from 3 different vineyards. Its floral bouquet has notes of honey and acacia that are more flavorful than sweet.
 
2010 Domaine Des Homs, La Tersande $10
80% Grenache, 20% Syrah
Domaine des Homs occupies the site of a roman farm where vines and olive trees were cultivated. The 20 hectare domaine in Minervois, has been owned by the de Crozals family for three generations which they farm all organically. The Grenache for the Tersande undergoes carbonic maceration giving it silky tannins and full fruit.
 
2010 Andrieux & Fils, Vacqueras, Cuvee André $22
75% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 5% Syrah
A small family owned Negociant Eleveur, Andrieux makes an array of wines from the major regions in Rhone Valley. From older vines, the Vacqueras has violet, plum and mineral aromas followed by chewy cherry, black current, pepper and sandalwood notes.
 
2007 Andrieux & Fils, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise $18 — 375ml
At 15% this lighter desert wine has fresh aromas of pears and grapefruit with a touch of honey. The flavors open up into apricot and pear with a long and lingering finish. It’s a tasty way to end any evening.