Dear Rene, Our Frugal Francophiles series continues! If you are a wine connoisseur on a budget today's double offering is just what you've been waiting for: it's a double dose of deliciousness at a price to delight! Coming estate-direct to Arrowine from our friend and importer Ed Addiss of Wine Traditions cuts out the middleman and saves you big time. Even at their normal everyday price these wines represent tremendous value. At these special prices they are simply unmatched for quality/price ratio anywhere in the market. These are wines that are truly expressive of their unique terroir, from a region in the Southern Rhône which is often compared to Gigondas, and Chateauneuf-du-Pape. These days many basic Côtes-du-Rhône are selling at these prices and they don't offer anywhere near the complexity or depth that these wines have. And the real beauty of it is how wonderfully they drink now. No need to bankrupt the pocketbook or hide the wine in the cellar waiting for the optimum moment - these babies are ready to "pop and pour" right now! Graham Reid
 Domaine de Bérane makes its home at 350 meters on the slopes at the base of Mount Ventoux in the southern Rhône, just north of Provence. The vineyards bask in the sunny Mediterranean sun and enjoy the best of loving, all-organic viticultural care.
Basic Côtes-du-Rhône (blended from vineyards throughout the Rhône Valley) may solidly hit all the middle notes, but you'll never get the high overtones or the deep powerful bass notes that true terroir-driven wines can express. These two wines definitely "kick it up a notch." You can go dark and full-bodied, or light and bright, depending on mood or culinary inspiration. You'll see what we mean by "wines of character." They'll take even a simple mid-week meal to another level. You may mix six or mix a case of twelve to get the best price.
 2006 Domaine de Bérane, "Les Agapes" Côtes du Ventoux Regular $15.99 Half Case (6): $13.99 per bottle Full Case (12): $11.99 per bottle Save over 25%!! Mix or match to get the best price. "Les Agapes" is primarily grenache and displays gorgeous aromatics, suppleness of texture and delicious bright fruits and spice. We think of it as a sort of miniature Chateau Rayas (a landmark grenache-based Chateauneuf-du-Pape costing nearly $200 a bottle). It is made from 70% grenache, 25% syrah and 5% mourvedre. Only the syrah component sees any oak. This impressive wine shows lip-smacking red fruits such as cherry, strawberry and red currants, along with herbes de Provence and a dusting of white pepper. The texture is supple, finely balanced, and with just enough zip to make grilled chicken jump with mouth-watering flavor.
 2006 Domaine de Bérane, "Les Blaques" Côtes du Ventoux Regular $16.99 Half Case (6): $14.99 each Full Case (12): $12.99 each Save nearly 25% !! Mix or match to get the best price. "Les Blaques" is all dark brooding fruits, dried meats, smoked meats, scorched earth and posh velvety texture. It is made from 70% syrah and 30% grenache. It displays rich dense fruit with hints of smoked meats, dried violets and well-worn leather. Fine tannins give it a big, velvety texture on the palate. This has been a customer favorite since we first introduced it with the 2004 vintage, and we all agree the 2006 is the best yet! While both drink just fine by themselves, they really shine with the right food pairing: "Les Agapes" best with chicken, pork, pasta, vegetarian, Lebanese or Moroccan cuisine; "Les Blaques" best with hearty casseroles or red meat of any kind. Mix and match to get the best prices. To order please call 703.525.0990. We need your Visa or MasterCard information including expiration date. Wines arrives tomorrow, April 15th. Enjoy! Graham Reid |
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
2006 Domaine de Bérane, "Les Agapes" & "Les Blaques" Côtes du Ventoux
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