Hello Friends and Wine Lovers!

Languedoc! Provence! Rousillon! These are the words that evoke strong feelings of any wine drinker! And rightly so. . .Because there are tons of tasty values down there, besides being a great place to vacation. Not that I would know, but considering the whole country of France goes there during the summer must make it a great place to spend the summer. In fact, the only thing that keeps the South of France from dipping into the ocean from the weight of all the French tourists heading South, is the counterbalance of other tourists from around the world landing in Paris. At least that’s what I’ve assumed. Don’t take my word for it, I’m not a scientist. But it seems to make sense, right?

Yes, this week we’ll be tasting these wonderful reds from the South of France. What makes these wines so tasty? My first guess would be: The Grapes. Of course, that kinda goes without saying, since the grapes are the primary ingredient of wine. I guess then it’s the variety of grape, and how and where it’s grown. The French call it “Terroir” regarding all aspects of the grape growing: Land, soil, aspect, elevation, and so on. In English we call it. . .well. . “Terroir.” We haven’t thought of a better word for it yet. In short, though, these are burly reds grown in the warmer climate, in regions just south of the Rhone. And there are certainly some similarities with their cousins from the North, but with more variety, which always makes it fun.

So Friday, March 4th, between 4:30 and 9:00 PM it’s:

Southern French Reds!
Domaine de Sainte-Eugenie 2002 Corbieres, Languedoc
Chateau de Mattes-Sabran 2003 Corbieres, Languedoc
Chateau Routas 2001 Vin de Pays du Var “Cyrano” Syrah, Provence
Domaine de la Janasse 2001 Vin de Pays de la Principaute d’Orange, Provence
Chateau de Lascaux 2001 Coteaux du Languedoc “Les Nobles Pierres”, Languedoc

Even More Southern French Reds!
Mas Champart 2002 Saint Chinian “Cuvee des Bousquet”, Languedoc
Domaines Bunan 2000 Bandol Mas le la Rouviere, Provence

A stellar deal at $10 for the first 5, and $6 for the Extra 2 Premium Pours.
Hope to see you here!
Seize the Wine!

Next Friday tasting is Portugal!

M