British world wine critic, journalist and writer of oenophile literature, Jancis Robinson works with her team to write tasting reviews for her magazine JancisRobinson.com. It’s with great pleasure that we share with you her collaborator Tamlyn Currin’s feedback on the wines of Château Haut-Blanville and Domaine des 8 Lunes! …
The use of wooden barrels in wine has existed since Roman times. Its use was then above all practical, to transport wine by boat more easily than with amphorae. It’s only much later that the winegrowers discovered that the barrel influenced the aging of the wine. So what does this famous wooden barrel add to our wines? Let's find out together in this article!
The use of wooden barrels in wine has existed since Roman times. Its use was then above all practical, to transport wine by boat more easily than with amphorae. It’s only much later that the winegrowers discovered that the barrel influenced the aging of the wine. So what does this famous wooden barrel add to our wines? Let's find out together in this article!
Mourvèdre is a grape variety (vine / grape variety) which finds its origin between Catalonia where it is called Mataro and the south of France. Like Cabernet Sauvignon, it is recognized as a late harvested grape variety: late bud burst then late ripeness of the berries.
Based on the samples and analyzes carried out so far, and the results of the first plots harvested (mainly the Whites), the 2020 harvest is looking good, both qualitatively and quantitatively! Indeed, although the sanitary crisis has shaken the world wine market, it has not prevented vineyards from growing ……
Blanville Estate Life Terroirs & Découvertes
Domaine des Celtis is located in the AOP Languedoc Pézenas appellation, near the eponymous town, stronghold of Molière and former capital of the local “États Généraux” of Languedoc. In 2018, this new Estate has come to expand the family of great terroir wines produced by Blanville, thus reaffirming Blanville willingness to place a spotlight on the diversity and richness of the appellations within the Languedoc wine region.
