Summer-Aid: $270 “A Dozen Rosés II” — Stock up for Fourth of July Celebrations (All Included and Delivered)

All of our holiday weekend plans probably look a little different this year. In lieu of large gatherings most of us are likely planning to stay at home, perhaps tidy up our outdoor spaces, maybe throw a more intimate party with close friends. In any case, firing up the outdoor grill is all but mandatory. And what pairs better with standing around open flames on a sultry summer day than a cool glass of rosé?

Introducing A Dozen Rosés II, a $270 Wine-Aid package that includes twelve bottles of classic, crisp and dry, southern French rosé wines, all made with familiar blends of Mediterranean grape varieties. The price includes tax and delivery, as well as a deep discount. We will also honor a 10% discount on any bottles you might wish to add to the Wine-Aid package.

We are committed to providing you with your wine needs in the safest way possible. We do encourage you to take advantage of our back door pick-up or free delivery. We can easily process the payment of your purchase over the phone and load you up without you needing to get out of the car. Or we can deliver it to your doorstep for free (within a reasonable distance of our shop) and leave it there for you to bring in at your convenience.

Included in A Dozen Rosés II Wine-Aid Package are two bottles each:

Domaine Saint Damien (Gigondas 2019) Regular Price: $31

Domaine Saint Damien is run by third-generation winemaker Joël Saurel who has begun the process of handing down his knowledge to his son Romain. Their aim is to produce organically certified wines ultimately expressive of Gigondas tradition and terroir. Yields are low and harvests are late in the season, allowing the fruit to fatten up to produce wine of remarkable richness. From the lieu-dit “La Moutte” this tiny production rosé is 80% Cinsault planted in 1970 and 20% Syrah planted in 2000. Bowls of fresh berries, orange zest, and spice precede a drink that is all juicy with mineral notes.

La Bastide Blanche (Bandol 2019) Regular Price: $27

In the early 1970s Michel and Louis Bronzo acquired Bastide Blanche with the goal of producing Bandol wines of comparable quality to southern France’s more renowned appellations at the time. Today they are recognized as one of the top producers in the country. Low yields and an impeccable cellar help to create some of the most expressive wines of Bandol. This is classy and classic Provençal rosé. Mourvèdre is the base grape with about equal parts Cinsault and Grenache from fruit hand-harvested off of vines growing in clay-limestone soil.

Mas des Caprices “Ozé” (Corbières 2017) Regular Price: $24

Mireille and Pierre Mann quickly made a name for themselves by producing tasty, genuine wines on the Mediterranean coast. Certified organic in 2009, their guiding philosophy is meticulous work in the vineyard while respecting nature. High yields are impossible to achieve in their rugged vineyards kissed by both the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Their rosé is a blend of Grenache and Mourvèdre with a touch of Syrah. Fresh, fruity, and intense, it’s a crowd-pleaser.

Domaine Charvin (Côtes du Rhône 2019) Regular Price: $22

Until recently, Laurent Charvin, who holds about 25 acres in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, was almost the only grower to vinify with whole-cluster fermentation. Today that is becoming the trend. His Côtes-du-Rhône rosé is a blend of low yielding vines, mainly Grenache and Cinsault from a parcel less than four acres, although depending on the vintage there might be a splash of Bourboulenc and Mourvèdre.  The fruit is organically farmed, harvested by hand, and fermented using indigenous yeasts. Strawberry, peach, and citrus flavors make this a poundable rosé.

Château Manissy “Cuvée des Lys” (Tavel 2019) Regular Price: $20

Talented young winemaker Florian André spent three years as an apprentice to Domaine de la Mordorée’s Christophe Delorme (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Lirac, Tavel) before his first solo vintage at Château Manissy in 2004. Florian has converted the domaine to biodynamic viticulture. From a plot of about 25 acres enclosed by a forest “Cuvée des Lys” is hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged in concrete and stainless steel tanks to preserve the fresh and intense fruit that balances on a backbone of juicy acidity.

Château Montfin “L’Étang Danse” (Corbières 2019) Regular Price: $14

Since 2002, the 49 acre old vines estate of Château Montfin has been managed by Jérôme and Raymond Esteve. Since 2009 the domaine has used organic cultivation methods in all their parcels and presently the entire domaine is certified organic. “L’Étang Danse” is a blend of 55% Cinsault and 45% Grenache, entirely hand-harvested. Very low yields help create a wine that is expressive of tart red fruits, citrus, and spice, that is nicely balanced and refreshing on the palate. A superb value.

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Posted on 2020.06.30 in France, Wine-Aid Packages, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence, Southern Rhone