2020 Tardieux Gal Pineau D’Aunis Rosé, Loire Valley, FranceABOUT THIS WINE: In 2010, Domaine Tardieux Gal planted a vineyard of Pineau dAunis here. Today, the grapes are perfectly adapted for the creation of a direct press ros. The light color and elegant aromas are typical of Pineau dAunis. Domaine Tardieux Gal's vines have been certified organic since 1998. Grapes are hand harvested and vinified with native yeasts, with no added sugar and only a small amount of sulfites used. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER: As a

With its majestic cellars in the heart of the Touraine

the wine has demonstrated the incredible potential of combining winemaking expertise from the Douro Valley and Bordeaux

or creamy fish preparations

This wine is delightful when slightly chilled and pairs beautifully with charcuterie or light

And it was also here that his father worked as intendant of the École nationale supérieure d'agronomie de Montpellier

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Samuel has met with great success and moved into a new winery space in 2015 as well as purchasing four hectares of vines that had previously belonged to Domaine Billaud-Simon

with subtle spice and fresh earth giving this a serious edge that allows it to pair with a wide variety of foods

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match of variety to place

Alex and Benoit have loosely split the responsibilities of the operation with Benoit more focused on the vineyards and Alex more focused on the cellar and winemaking

Rombauer became well known in the industry for offering custom crush services – one of their clients was Merryvale Vineyards (founded in 1983 by vintner Bill Harlan and his selected real estate partners)