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The First Time - August 2023 - Red

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The First Time - August 2023 - Red
Moulin de Gassac Pinot Noir '21
Mas Montel La Petite Syrah '21
Ciello Rosso Nero d'Avola '21

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“Making the simple complicated is commonplace; making the complicated simple, awesomely simple, that's creativity.” - Charles Mingus

Among the vines in modest parcels with vineyard tools in hand is where you will find most our producers. Farmers and craftspeople who prefer the simple, the beautiful, over interventions and margins. They respect the true artist that is nature, and we in turn honour them.

This month’s selections feature winemakers we love, including the Guibert family Gassac Estate renowned as Languedoc’s “First Growth”, oenologist couple Christoph and Andrea Schaefer, and legendary rosé producer Domaine Tempier, all of whom focus primarily on the health of their vines and allow nature to produce beautiful wines that result.

We hope you enjoy this month's bottles in the same way as Mingus described.

PS - This month’s blog features a new article on French wine regions - important given our Francophile inclination - helping you build your understanding and navigate the world’s greatest wine producing nation. Please read and share. We always love to hear feedback from members.

Cheers.

Moulin de Gassac

Moulin de Gassac Pinot Noir '21

Known as Languedoc’s ‘First Growth’ (this references Bordeaux’s top wineries like Lafite and Mouton Rothschild), the Guibert family established the winery in the 80s when they happily realised their holiday home was situated on one of France’s great terroirs.
Moulin de Gassac Pinot Noir '21

Pair with grilled eggplant, a clam and summer vegetable salad, or a hot and fragrant bowl of Sichuan beef soup.

Expect bright cherry, oak, and light freshness.

Moulin de Gassac Pinot Noir '21 details

  • Year 2021
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Moulin de Gassac
  • Grapes Pinot Noir
  • Country France
  • Region Languedoc
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites
Mas Montel

Mas Montel La Petite Syrah '21

The environmentally regenerative Mas Montel estate hosts olive trees, ancient wheats, and honeybee hives.
Mas Montel La Petite Syrah '21

Pair with BBQ brisket, roast beetroot with wet garlic and thyme, or samosas with heaps of chutney.

Expect cherry, blackberry, and earth.

Mas Montel La Petite Syrah '21 details

  • Year 2021
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Mas Montel
  • Grapes Petite Syrah
  • Country France
  • Region Languedoc
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites
Ciello Roso

Ciello Rosso Nero d'Avola '21

Since 1860, the Vesco family has been honing their craft, producing exceptional Sicilian bottles.
Ciello Rosso Nero d'Avola '21

Accompany with smoky bean dishes such as vegetarian chilli, alongside blue cheese, or with a heaping plate of spaghetti and meatballs.

Expect cherry, plum, and leather.

Ciello Rosso Nero d'Avola '21 details

  • Year 2021
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Red
  • Winery Ciello Roso
  • Grapes Nero d'Avola
  • Country Italy
  • Region Sicily
  • Alcohol Content 12.5%
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites