The wine region of Vinsobres is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Famille Perrin or the Cave La Vinsobraise produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vinsobres are Mourvèdre, Merlot and Cinsaut, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vinsobres often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, caramel or stone fruit and sometimes also flavors of game, prune or mint.
In the mouth of Vinsobres is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 73 estates and châteaux in the of Vinsobres, producing 142 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vinsobres go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
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How do we define a great winemaking estate? Extraordinary terroir, winemaking excellence and a long track record for quality are three criteria that spring to mind. Clos de la Bonnette can only claim the first two, as Isabelle Guiller-Montabonnet has only been making wine since 2009. Scroll down to see Matt Walls’ tasting notes and scores for eight Clos de la Bonnette wines As for the third element, however, I suspect it’s only a matter of time. {"content":"PC9wPgo8cD48ZGl2I ...
It’s 11.00am on a July day and it’s already hot in Gigondas. The cicadas are trilling in the plane trees that shade the village square. A busy day is looming for Alexandre Fréguin but he remains unfazed, looking relaxed in a smart shirt and sandals. Underneath the calm exterior however there’s a single-minded determination that would put the Terminator to shame. At just 34, he’s achieved more than most sommeliers manage in a lifetime. Fréguin oversees the drinks program across the network of res ...
