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Jean Didier Grande Reserve Colombard Ugni 2022/23
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Intense, fruity character. Crisp, Juicy & Rich. More Info Tasting Notes: Refreshing...
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Intense, fruity character. Crisp, Juicy & Rich.
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Tasting Notes: Refreshing aromas of lime and lychee with a subtle hint of white pepper, Juicy, rich, and well balanced on the palate with a vivid finish.
Crisp and zesty Southern French white with tropical aromas and a soft finish. Refreshing and thirst-quenching. It just sings; a crisp, utterly delicious and very moreish green zesty fruit and pungent, almost Sauvignon-Blanc style intensity.
The grapes are picked during the night, destemmed and finally go through skin contact maceration for 24 hours This process enhances the structure and complexity of the wine. A gentle and meticulous pressing leads to a soft extraction of the most aromatic juices. Fermentation is in tank using inoculated yeasts. Aging is made in tanks to keep a fruity style.
Xavier Roger
Xavier Roger’s roots were firmly in the vineyards of Sancerre in the Loire Valley. Son of Jean-Max Roger whose 34ha domaine in the village of Bué, just south-west of town of Sancerre, is renowned for its production of high quality, Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Pouilly Fumé. However three is a crowd, and with his brothers Thibault and Etienne working at the family domaine, Xavier set out on his own and made his own way.
After attending winemaking school in Burgundy followed by three years of viticulture training at the agronomy school in Montpelier, Xavier spent the 1990’s gaining international winemaking experience in the US, New Zealand and Germany before returning to France to work in Bordeaux.
After three years running a 60ha estate in Nimes, Xavier joined Alain Grignon who had set up LGI in 1999, along with Thierry Leduc and Englishman Mark Lynton, to run the entire winemaking operation as well as developing relationships with some of the finest growers in the region. It is these close relationships which puts Xavier ahead of all others in securing the best parcels of grapes in the region.
In 2013 Alain Grignon retired and Xavier took over the general management of the company, whilst maintaining full control of the winemaking process and grower relationships.
Mastering the nuances of Sothern French varietals and combining traditional as well as innovative winemaking techniques, Xavier Roger wines are a superb example of the quality that is now being produced in the South of France.
Food Match : Good as an aperitif. Works equally well with a light chicken salad.
ABV: 11%
Grape : 80% Colombard, 20% Ugni
Producer : Xavier Roger
Country : Comte Tolosan, South West France
