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The excellent wines by Lupe Cholet of Burgundy (France) have arrived in stock.
The range includes Pouilly Fuisse, Puligy Montrachet, Nuits St Georges and Gevrey Chambertin
With prices ranging from £5.99 for the Lupe Cholet VDT and only £10.00 for their Bourgogne Pinot Noir these are truly affordable wines from Burgundy.
The star for me is the Lupe Cholet Nuits St Georges. I had this with a lightly seasoned spaghetti bolognese and the layers of blackcurrant fruits and the slight sweetness from the ripe cherry flavours really complimented the food. A silken mouthfeel provided a welcoming smooth finish. At 13.5% this is a big glass wine and the aromas leap from the glass adding to the overall experience. Great stuff.
The range includes Pouilly Fuisse, Puligy Montrachet, Nuits St Georges and Gevrey Chambertin
With prices ranging from £5.99 for the Lupe Cholet VDT and only £10.00 for their Bourgogne Pinot Noir these are truly affordable wines from Burgundy.
The star for me is the Lupe Cholet Nuits St Georges. I had this with a lightly seasoned spaghetti bolognese and the layers of blackcurrant fruits and the slight sweetness from the ripe cherry flavours really complimented the food. A silken mouthfeel provided a welcoming smooth finish. At 13.5% this is a big glass wine and the aromas leap from the glass adding to the overall experience. Great stuff.
We have just listed the range of wines from Lupe Cholet in Burgundy, France. Lupe Cholet will compliment our existing Burgundy range by Bersan et Fils and Cave de Vire.
The wines range from classic Vin de Table red, white and rose perfect for everyday drinking... right through to benchmark Puligny Montrachet and Nuits St Georges.
Arrival is imminent and will be appearing on the website shortly... watch this space for further news
The wines range from classic Vin de Table red, white and rose perfect for everyday drinking... right through to benchmark Puligny Montrachet and Nuits St Georges.
Arrival is imminent and will be appearing on the website shortly... watch this space for further news
Located at Viré in the Saone and the Loire some 20km north of Mâcon, Cave de Viré had a formidable fight to make their AC known and finally recognised on 4th November 1999. This is the fifth communal name of the Mâconnais, alongside Pouilly-Fuissé, Pouilly-Vinzelles, Pouilly-Loché, Saint-Véran and now Viré Clessé.
The history of the cellar is that of men who believed in their terroir. Generation after generation, the vine growers at Viré knew to observe, understand and develop the inheritance which was bequeathed to them.
They work with a permanent respect for their environment and of the natural rhythm of the vine and its specificities. They invested, without regret, their energy and their knowledge to make and produce exceptional wines, with the recognised typicity of the area. Today, the vine growers of Cave de Viré can be proud, because this success is theirs. This communal name is succeeding thanks to the quality of their work and their wines.
The history of the cellar is that of men who believed in their terroir. Generation after generation, the vine growers at Viré knew to observe, understand and develop the inheritance which was bequeathed to them.
They work with a permanent respect for their environment and of the natural rhythm of the vine and its specificities. They invested, without regret, their energy and their knowledge to make and produce exceptional wines, with the recognised typicity of the area. Today, the vine growers of Cave de Viré can be proud, because this success is theirs. This communal name is succeeding thanks to the quality of their work and their wines.
Labels: burgundy
Burgundy exports up 8% in 2006 : by Hervé Lalau
Although France’s wine industry had few other reasons for overt celebration, Burgundy wine enjoyed a particularly successful year in 2006, with sales up 8.7% in volume and 8% in value, confirming the 7% progression observed in 2005. 96 million bottles were exported, 8 million more than in 2005, with a total value of €590 million, up €46 million on last year.
Beyond the global expansion, it was the individual markets that caused optimism. Of the 15 countries that account for 93% of total sales, only Germany showed a slight decline in purchase volume. The three largest markets, that together purchase over 60% of total exports, all showed growth: the United Kingdom was up by 3%, the United States by 11.5% and Japan by 6%. Canada showed the strongest growth among the major markets at +28% and is now the fifth largest export destination, overtaking Germany and the Netherlands.
Of the rest, only Belgium, which grew at +6%, is larger. Apart from Switzerland, which fell two notches in the rankings, the northern European markets of Denmark, Ireland, Sweden and Norway round at the pack. China, which doubled its uptake last year, is now among the top 30 importers.
Story from Wine Business International
Although France’s wine industry had few other reasons for overt celebration, Burgundy wine enjoyed a particularly successful year in 2006, with sales up 8.7% in volume and 8% in value, confirming the 7% progression observed in 2005. 96 million bottles were exported, 8 million more than in 2005, with a total value of €590 million, up €46 million on last year.
Beyond the global expansion, it was the individual markets that caused optimism. Of the 15 countries that account for 93% of total sales, only Germany showed a slight decline in purchase volume. The three largest markets, that together purchase over 60% of total exports, all showed growth: the United Kingdom was up by 3%, the United States by 11.5% and Japan by 6%. Canada showed the strongest growth among the major markets at +28% and is now the fifth largest export destination, overtaking Germany and the Netherlands.
Of the rest, only Belgium, which grew at +6%, is larger. Apart from Switzerland, which fell two notches in the rankings, the northern European markets of Denmark, Ireland, Sweden and Norway round at the pack. China, which doubled its uptake last year, is now among the top 30 importers.
Story from Wine Business International
John Higgins
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