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UPC code: 7 84585 00956 5
2006 Maison du Midi, Cairanne, Cotes du Rhone Villages
12/750ml
A blend of 70%
Grenache (50 year old vines), 10% Syrah (25 year old vines),
10% Cinsault, 10% Carignan. The vines are planted in mid
slopes and the types of soil are clay and limestone, pebble
stones. (200 cases selected)
Traditional vinification in concrete tank, temperature
controlled fermentation, 100% destemming of Syrah, Cinsault
& Carignan, maceration for 8 days. No filtration, no
fining.
Deep ruby color, discreet nose of garrigue (wild herbs),
fruity flavors, harmonious, long finish.
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UPC code: 7 84585 00956 5
2005 Maison du Midi, Cairanne, Cotes du Rhone Villages
12/750ml
A blend of 70%
Grenache (50 year old vines), 10% Syrah (25 year old vines),
10% Cinsault, 10% Carignan. The vines are planted in mid
slopes and the types of soil are clay and limestone, pebble
stones. (200 cases selected)
Traditional vinification in concrete tank, temperature
controlled fermentation, 100% destemming of Syrah, Cinsault
& Carignan, maceration for 8 days. No filtration, no
fining.
Deep ruby color, discreet nose of garrigue (wild herbs),
fruity flavors, harmonious, long finish.
National Retail Price: $28.95 / bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 00957 2
2006 Maison du Midi, Rasteau, Cotes du Rhone Villages
12/750ml
A blend of 60%
Grenache (60 year old vines), 15% Carignan (40 year old
vines), 25% Mourvèdre (35 year old vines).
Traditional vinification in concrete tank, temperature
controlled fermentation, 50% destemming of Grenache, 100%
destemming of Carignan & Mourvedre, maceration for 10-12
days. No filtration, no fining.
Deep purple color, soft spices on the nose, fig jam, black
olive, licorice, round in the mouth, red fruit flavors, well
integrated tannins.
While a bit rustic when young, it will reward cellaring and
become even better, round and ample with prune jam notes.
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UPC code: 7 84585 00957 2
2005 Maison du Midi, Rasteau, Cotes du Rhone Villages
12/750ml
A blend of 60%
Grenache (60 year old vines), 15% Carignan (40 year old
vines), 25% Mourvèdre (35 year old vines).
Traditional vinification in concrete tank, temperature
controlled fermentation, 50% destemming of Grenache, 100%
destemming of Carignan & Mourvedre, maceration for 10-12
days. No filtration, no fining.
Deep purple color, soft spices on the nose, fig jam, black
olive, licorice, round in the mouth, red fruit flavors, well
integrated tannins.
While a bit rustic when young, it will reward cellaring and
become even better, round and ample with prune jam notes. (200
cases selected)
"The
exceptional 2005 Cotes du Rhone-Villages Rasteau (60%
Grenache from 60-year old vines and the rest Carignan and
Mourvedre) reveals the chocolaty, earthy character that
often comes from this appellation along with plenty of
scorched earth, fig, licorice, blackberry, and black cherry
notes. Full-bodied, muscular, and heady, it should drink
well for 5-6 years. "
- Wine Advocate (Feb. 09), 90 pts
National Retail Price: $26.95 / bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 00958 9
2006 Maison du Midi, Plan de Dieu, Cotes du Rhone
Villages 12/750ml
Made from 95% Grenache (50-60 year old vines), 5% Mourvèdre
(5-10 year old vines).
Traditional
vinification in concrete tank, temperature controlled
fermentation, 20% destemming of Grenache to drain the juice
into the tank and obtain a slow fermentation, maceration for
10-14 days.
Low yields (15-22 hectoliters/hectare) due to drought and
permeable soils. The lands benefits from a good sun
exposure and is also planted with garrigue (thyme, wild
lavender, oak) that brings typical aromas to the wine.
Dark purple-blue color, powerful nose, creme de cassis,
liquorice, pepper, leather aromas. Red fruit jam flavors,
young tannins.
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UPC code: 7 84585 00958 9
2005 Maison du Midi, Plan de Dieu, Cotes du Rhone
Villages 12/750ml
Made from 95% Grenache (50-60 year old vines), 5% Mourvèdre
(5-10 year old vines).
Traditional
vinification in concrete tank, temperature controlled
fermentation, 20% destemming of Grenache to drain the juice
into the tank and obtain a slow fermentation, maceration for
10-14 days.
Low yields (15-22 hectoliters/hectare) due to drought and
permeable soils. The lands benefits from a good sun
exposure and is also planted with garrigue (thyme, wild
lavender, oak) that brings typical aromas to the wine.
Dark purple-blue color, powerful nose, creme de cassis,
liquorice, pepper, leather aromas. Red fruit jam flavors,
young tannins.
(1,000
cases selected).
"A
blend of 95% Grenache and 5% Mourvedre, the 2005 Cotes du
Rhone-Villages Plan de Dieu is a dense, seriously packed and
stacked wine revealing a deep plum/purple color as well as a
stunning perfume of black currants, ground pepper, new saddle
leather, roasted meats, and lavender. This full-bodied, rich,
exciting, full-throttle Cotes du Rhone-Villages can be enjoyed
over the next 3-4 years. "
- Wine Advocate (Feb. 09), 90 pts
"On
the earthier side of Rhone, this lively wine offers intense
color and fruit."
- Washington Post (Jan. 09)
VERY GOOD
"Importer and Master
Sommelier Fran Kysela uses the Maison du Midi label for lots
of Rhône wines he selects to bring into the U.S. This effort,
from Plan de Dieu, is seriously intense, full-bodied and
firmly tannic, showing the character of the vintage. The
plummy fruit is powerful, fighting through the tannins on the
finish. Try it young with rare beef, or put it away for a few
years and see if the tannins soften over time."
- Wine Enthusiast (Dec. 2008), 89 pts
National Retail Price: $26.95 / bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 00948 0
2005
Maison du Midi, Vacqueyras 12/750ml
A blend of 70%
Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Cinsault. The vines are planted on
pebbled terraces. Traditional vinification. Matured in vats and oak
casks. (400 cases selected).
National Retail Price: $22.95 / bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 00949 7
2005
Maison du Midi, Gigondas 12/750ml
A blend of 80%
Grenache, 20% Syrah. The vines are planted on terraced soils,
30 kilometers north of Avignon. Displays red fruit flavors,
spice, a hint of vanilla and an elegant and long finish. (40
cases selected).
National Retail Price: $28.95 / bottle
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UPC code: 7 84585 00947 3
2005
Maison du Midi, Chateauneuf-du-Pape 12/750ml
A blend of 80% Grenache, 20% Syrah. The vineyards are located
on terraced and pebbled slopes, 25 kilometers North of Avignon.
Aged in stainless steel tanks (80%)
and oak barrels (20%). Full flavored wine, long finish.
National Retail Price: $42.95 / bottle
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