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Uggiano Vermentino in The Washington Post
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Acclaimed wine writer Dave McIntyre had this to say about our 2018 Uggiano Vermentino in The Washington Post: “This delicious medium-bodied white wine entices with... Read More
Famille Valery
The Valéry family has been producing fine Languedoc wines since 1950 for three generations. Their vineyards cover an area of 110 acres in the South of France near Béziers in Languedoc. Located at the gates to the villages of Sauvian and Sérignan, the property is very close to the Mediterranean Sea, the famous sprays of which are integral to the terroir of the valley.
The family produces a few wine ranges, two of which are sent here to the USA. The Domaine des Deux Ruisseaux range is a Vin de Pays d’Oc Appellation and Château Le Thou is classified under the Languedoc AOC.
The Valéry Family is committed to protecting the environment through several initiatives and actions that reduce the carbon footprint of its production. The founder, Gilbert Valéry, planted 150 acres of forest within the Haut Languedoc Regional Natural Park which offsets approximately 350 tonnes of CO2 per year. In 2019, the family began the conversion process to certified organic farming and winemaking.
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WINES BY FAMILLE VALERY
CHATEAU LE THOU
DOMAINE DES DEUX RUISSEAUX
CHATEAU LE THOU OR SÉRIE WHITE- Coteaux du Languedoc (France)
Available Vintages: 2016, 2017
BLEND/COLOR: 60% Roussanne and 40% Marsanne, Nice yellow color with golden green tints.
PALATE/BOUQUET: Complex with citrus and white flower notes. Great freshness and balance with a lingering finish. Ideal with crustaceans, gambas, cooked fish meals and mature Mediterranean cheese.
VINTAGE NOTES: Night harvest with plot selection and destemming. Soft pressing and fermentation for 25 days.
CHATEAU LE THOU OR SÉRIE ROSÉ- Coteaux du Languedoc (France)
Available Vintages: 2016, 2017
BLEND/COLOR: 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, Very pale pink with beautiful brightness.
PALATE/BOUQUET: Fresh and complex with red berries demonstrating persistent notes. Ideal for happy hour or with a summertime meal of exotic or southern cooking.
VINTAGE NOTES: Night harvest with plot selection. 100% destemming and cooling. Fermentation for 20 days with three pump-overs a day.
CHATEAU LE THOU CUVEE GRAND VIN – AOC Coteaux du Languedoc (France)
Available Vintages: 2015
Double Gold – Taster’s Guild – Wine Lover’s Competition 2018 (2015 vintage)
Silver Medal (85 pts) – Tasting.com 2018 (2015 vintage)
BLEND/COLOR: 70% Syrah, 30% Grenache, Red robe with deep brilliance.
PALATE/BOUQUET: Rich red berries and spices. Light cherry and leather notes. Round and balanced with wood aromas. Pairs perfectly with red meats and strong cheeses. 10 year ageing potential.
VINTAGE NOTES: Hand harvested with plot selection and destemming. Alcoholic fermentation between 26-28 C for 20 days with soft pressing and separation of different qualities of pressed wines. Aged in Bordeaux barrels for 12 months.
DOMAINE DES DEUX RUISSEAUX MERLOT- Vin de Pays d’Oc (France)
Available Vintages: 2016
89 Points – Wine Enthusiast (2015 vintage)
Silver Medal (85 pts) – Tasting.com
BLEND/COLOR: 100% Merlot, Deep ruby red.
PALATE/BOUQUET: The entry is supple, sustained by silky tannins. Red berries and spices on the nose. Best served with cooked pork meats, red barbecue meats, stews, jugged hare, and fermented soft cheeses.
VINTAGE NOTES: Night harvest with plot selection. 100% destemming and cooling. Fermentation for 15 days with one pump-over a day.
DOMAINE DES DEUX RUISSEAUX VIOGNIER- Vin de Pays d’Oc (France)
Available Vintages: 2016, 2017
Gold Medal & Best Buy (90 pts) – Tasting.com (2016 vintage)
Bronze Medal 2016 vintage– NY World Wine & Spirits Competition
BLEND/COLOR: 100% Viognier, Brilliant delicate yellow robe with green and gray tints.
PALATE/BOUQUET: Complex with iris and violet and dominant acacia notes, with just a hint of pear. Best served with asparagus, artichokes, cheese “souffle”, fresh water fish, crawfish “gratin” or crawfish tails, grilled grambas, american lobster sauce, pan fried scallops, white meats, sushi and sashimi or dry cheeses (such as goat or soft ewe).
VINTAGE NOTES: Inerting with carbon dioxide and cooling before soft pneumatic pressing. Cold settling for 36 hours.
DOMAINE DES DEUX RUISSEAUX SAUVIGNON BLANC- Vin de Pays d’Oc (France)
Available Vintages: 2017
Silver Medal (89 pts) – Tasting.com 2018 (2017 vintage)
BLEND/COLOR: 100% Sauvignon Blanc, Very pale color, nice robe with pleasant green tints.
PALATE/BOUQUET: Fruity with white peach aromas. Nice freshness with citrus aromas. Excellent aperitif wine, pairs well with shellfish, squid, crustaceans, grilled octopus.
VINTAGE NOTES: Night mechanical harvest with plot section. Total destemming and cooling. Skin contact maceration before pressing with separation of different qualities of pressed juices.