Winemaker Notes
Rouge Clair, the alter ego of Gris Blanc, breaks the wine mould and astonishes with its freshness and disruptive packaging. This is a blend showcasing the region’s flagship variety of Grenache for moments shared with friends.The grapes for this trendy blend come from terroirs in the Eastern Pyrenees.The moderate alcohol level and gourmet notes indicate a light blend that can be enjoyed all year round.
This blend stands out through its bright ruby color, revealing its delicate nature. Its subtle nose offers up fresh cherry and strawberry aromas with delicate floral touches. This is a well-balanced wine with freshness and harmony that make it a perfect option for fans of light, gourmet varieties.
Serve as an aperitif or with dishes grilled à la plancha, stir fried prawns or vegetable risotto.
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Wine Enthusiast
This aromatic, low-alcohol red blend was meant to be enjoyed while wearing flip flops and with sand beneath your feet. Candied red cherry, raspberry puree, rosehip and red currant open on the nose. Light in body, it leans into dark-red fruit, but maintains a brightness that is the wine equivalent of a linen sundress bathed in afternoon sun. 5:00 p.m. can't come too soon!
Grenache thrives in any warm, Mediterranean climate where ample sunlight allows its clusters to achieve full phenolic ripeness. While Grenache's birthplace is Spain (there called Garnacha), today it is more recognized as the key player in the red blends of the Southern Rhône, namely Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and its villages. Somm Secret—The Italian island of Sardinia produces bold, rustic, single varietal Grenache (there called Cannonau). California, Washington and Australia have achieved found success with Grenache, both flying solo and in blends.
An extensive appellation producing a diverse selection of good quality and great values, Languedoc spans the Mediterranean coast from the Pyrenees mountains of Roussillon all the way to the Rhône Valley. Languedoc’s terrain is generally flat coastal plains, with a warm Mediterranean climate and frequent risk of drought.
Virtually every style of wine is made in this expansive region. Most dry wines are blends with varietal choice strongly influenced by the neighboring Rhône Valley. For reds and rosés, the primary grapes include Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault and Mourvèdre. White varieties include Grenache Blanc, Muscat, Ugni Blanc, Vermentino, Macabéo, Clairette, Piquepoul and Bourbelenc.
International varieties are also planted in large numbers here, in particular Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The key region for sparkling wines here is Limoux, where Blanquette de Limoux is believed to have been the first sparkling wine made in France, even before Champagne. Crémant de Limoux is produced in a more modern style.