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The Producers - September 2023 - White

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The Producers - September 2023 - White
Vouvray Brut Dilettante, Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton
Reserve de Gassac Blanc, Mas de Daumas Gassac
Mélancolie, 2017
Aligoté Marthe Henry Boillot '18

Discover wine’s possibilities

“Wine is the divine juice of September.” — Voltaire

As the autumn weather eschews predictability and vignerons attend to their fields at the culminating moment of harvest, we toast to the season's transitions.

This month’s selections feature producers such as Bodegas Benito Urbina and Domaine Luneau-Papin whose families have been crafting wine for generations and whose lives call for attentive watch and meticulous adaptation to their living vineyards.

Cheers, to unearthing wine discoveries.

MJ

P.S. We were honoured to be shortlisted for the Decanter 2023 UK Retailer awards, so it was a wonderful surprise to be awarded Best wine Subscription Club by the most respected voice in the industry. It’s a testament to our team, its grit and ingenuity, but ultimately our members make everything possible. We love that you’re sharing your wine adventure with us. - Ben, CEO & Founder


P.P.S. Check the Ourglass Italy guide, new on the blog, where you’ll find answers to la vita dolce con vino questions.

Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton

Vouvray Brut

This biodynamic Loire Valley sparkling Chenin from tuffeau soils is a standout cuvée from Catherine and Pierre Breton, pioneers of natural winemaking in Bourgueil.
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Pair with flavourful chicken curry, healthy kale salad with butternut squash, or a bright and creamy chevre atop herbed crackers.

Expect citrus, generous orchard fruits, and a fresh mineral finish.

Vouvray Brut details

  • Year NV
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type Sparkling
  • Winery Domaine Catherine & Pierre Breton
  • Grapes Chenin Blanc
  • Country France
  • Region Loire
  • Alcohol Content 12.0%
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites
Mas de Daumas Gassac, Famille Guibert

Reserve de Gassac Blanc '21

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Reserve de Gassac Blanc '21

Enjoy with French onion soup, alongside chevre with figs, or with a savoury quiche.

Expect pear, honey, and a rich texture.

Reserve de Gassac Blanc '21 details

  • Year 2021
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type White
  • Winery Mas de Daumas Gassac, Famille Guibert
  • Grapes Viognier
  • Country France
  • Region Languedoc
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites
Domaine Ledogar

Mélancolie, 2017

Vigneron brothers Xavier and Mathieu Ledogar manage their three generation family vineyards in the village of Ferrals-les-Corbières in Languedoc.
Mélancolie, 2017

Enjoy with French onion soup, alongside chevre with biscuits, or a savoury quiche.

Expect pitted fruit, oak, and cream.

Mélancolie, 2017 details

  • Year 2017
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type White
  • Winery Domaine Ledogar
  • Grapes Carignan Blanc, Macabeu, Grenache Blanc
  • Country France
  • Region Languedoc
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites
Marthe Henry Boillot

Aligoté Marthe Henry Boillot '18

Winemaker Marthe Henri Boillot is regarded in Burgundy as one of the most exciting emerging talents, producing some of the finest naturally made whites and reds in the region.
Aligoté Marthe Henry Boillot '18

Pair with the savoury notes of baked fish, herb stuffed chicken, or pommes frites with classic aioli.

Expect orchard fruit, herbaceousness, and honeyed notes.

Aligoté Marthe Henry Boillot '18 details

  • Year 2018
  • Bottle Size 750ml
  • Type White
  • Winery Marthe Henry Boillot
  • Grapes Aligoté
  • Country France
  • Region Burgundy
  • Allergens Contains Sulfites