Vineyard Notes
We have selected vineyards in the area of Carcassonne and the Minervois based on grape flavour and yield. The wines are produced and bottled in association with Celliers Jean d'Alibert.
Winemaking Notes
The grapes were cold macerated then pressed, cold settled before fermentation. 30% of the Chardonnay was fermented in French and American oak barrels, and remained on lees in barrel, with some stirring, for six months.
Tasting Notes
Chardonnays come in many styles, from light and minerally to rich, buttery and oaky. We wanted to make a Chardonnay that was satisfying, yet fresh, and with a sufficiently interesting flavour to capture the imagination. From the outset, it was crucial that it would be a great accompaniment to food. This is a fresh, pine-appley wine, with a subtle hint of oak and a touch of mango and ginger
Food Style
Great by itself or to accompanyall fish and white meat dishes. Will work well with oriental food.
Tasting Notes
A very distinctive and immediately enjoyable Pinot Noir, this is a very juicy, raspberryish, cherryish wine with hints of strawberry and oak and a refreshing note of pepper.
Food Style
Great by itself or to accompany a wide range of meat dishes, but could also be enjoyed with fish such as tuna or salmon.
Serving note: Would be good slightly chilled, especially in warm weather.
Grenache,Syrah .........Pale pink intense aromas of raspberry, strawberry and redcurrant with a hint of pepper. rich palette with refreshing bright red fruit and peppery character. apparently dry, with attractive fruit-sweetness.
Packed with rich, juicy ripe berry fruit flavours, a touch of soft tannin and a subtle twist of spice. Try it with a hearty meat dish, cheeses or simply lap it up all on its lonesome... Purrrfect!
Our 'Cunning Little Cat' (Le Petit Chat Malin' in its native French) is a tasty wine made from specially selected grapes harvested in the vineyards of the sunny South of France.
Easy drinking southern French red. The blend of Grenache and Syrah is at once intensely fruity, warmingly southern and slightly aromatic on the nose. Plump and juicy with luscious texture and subtle twist of spice on the finish, it is a fruit-driven style brimming with blackberry flavours yet underpinned with a backbone that hints at something more serious. Delicious with a platter of antipasto or tomato & meat based pasta dishes. It can also be enjoyed on its own. Maybe a dog's life isn't so bad after all!
At Louis Jadot we have made fine Burgundy since 1859. Burgundy's reputation stems from the unique growing conditions, or "terroir", enjoyed by each separate vineyard. Louis Jadot wines celebrate this diversity, reflecting these all important natural differences of soil, aspect and climate.
Character: A classic fruity Gamay with real depth enhanced by the granite soil. Succulent fruit and soft tannins have been created by the traditional fermentation methods.
Vineyard: A large proportion comes from the village of Régnié. The wine is made at our Combe aux Jacques winery.
Serve with light meat, poultry and cheese. Can be served chilled.
VEGAN FRIENDLY...
A perfect aperitif wine or with fish / light meats/ salads. Lovely unoaked Chardonnay with a soft, gently creamy mouth feel balanced by fresh, crisp apple characters. Sealed with a screwcap to maximise freshness.
With blackfruits on the nose, full bodied and silky, dense and pleasant tannins. You can enjoy it now with red meats. In the same range, you may also taste Private Reserve Margaux, Graves, Saint-Emilion and Saint Julien.
An exuberant Sauvignon with attractive, juicy tropical fruit aromas and flavours. Good weight and character with a positive, fresh finish. Medium bodied with ripe red fruits and a lingering aftertaste.
Brilliant colour, intense, lovely red fruits, silky and rich attack. Deeply coloured with purple reflection. Fruity on the nose, dominated by morello cherry and almond paste. Medium-bodied on the palate, priority is given to the fruit. Turning more intense on the finish with good tannins
This is a very attractive Blanc de Blancs, pure, distinct and clearcut. Ruinart Blanc de Blancs evolves in the mouth, fluctuating between a delicious freshness, suppleness and fullness.
The remarkable Champagne is golden yellow in aspect, with fine bubbles and persistent mousse, offering aromas of ripe green fruit and citrus giving way to a palate of white fruit with some floral notes, supported by good acidity and a long, lingering finish. Serve as an aperitif, or with scallops.
A boldly aromatic Pinot Noir opens with notes of cherry and dark chocolate, giving way to a hint of smoky oak and light rose petal. 12 months of aging in 100% French oak lends notes of sandalwood and cardamon on the mid-palate giving a finish reminiscent of fresh baked blueberry pie. This full-bodied, finely balanced wine marries velvety tannins with crisp acidity.
Aromas of leather and forest floor greet the nose and are enhanced by dark cherry, plum and vanilla oak. The palate has elegant fine-grained tannins and an incredible texture that supports a lovely earthy, truffle-like complexity. A perfect balance of fruit and oak in a complex, weighty style.
Wonderful crisp and refreshing Sauvignon from this wine hot spot! Showing true and traditional citrus notes on the nose, inviting fresh lemon/lime and tropical fruit flavours on the palate with a long lasting fruit finish.
Bright, straw colour; distinctive bouquet of lemon blossom, with hints of exotic fruits; dry, very savoury, fresh flavour with a pleasant, aftertaste of pears and bitter almonds.
Serving suggestion: Brilliant, pale yellow, offering fresh floral aromas with strong fruit undertones & an intriguing exotic note. Light & silky on the palate. Excellent as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to rice dishes, seafood and fish.
This limited edition cuvée of Red Red Wine was created through the partnership between Eminent Life and UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey, founding members of Britain‘s biggest reggae band who sold over 70 million records as they took their smooth yet rootsy musical blend to all corners of the globe. Produced from a subtle blend of two grape varieties, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, this cuvée represents a perfect expression of the two varieties used in Bordeaux.
Made mainly from traditional tuscan grape varieties, especially trebbiano and malvasia, with a small addition of chardonnay and pinot bianco. the blend of native and international varieties creates a fresh, stylish wine which maintains the typical character of this region.