A Christmas in Provence n°4
The Brunel family is very attached to Provençal traditions and customs. You can feel it when you open the door to the tasting cellar on the family estate. The atmosphere is warm and peaceful, a taste of Provence. Olive trees grow alongside vines, cicadas sing in the summer, but when winter comes, Château de la Gardine puts on its best Provençal show. The wheat of Sainte Barbe, the Crib in the family living room. So, as the end-of-year festivities approach, we've decided to bring you a taste of Christmas in Provence.
Read moreBenjamin Brunel, AOC Rasteau - Honored in Québec
The Rasteau appellation was created in 2010 and is among the 17 crus of the Côtes du Rhône whose wines are qualified as "Body and Soul" by those who produce them. Syrah, grenache, and mourvèdre make up this opulent red wine with velvety tannins and a moderately spicy touch. Its intense aromas and flavors offer a unique pairing with autumnal dishes such as duck breast, lamb tagine, and braised poultry with vegetables that will revive the senses. ($21.10)
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