Weekend Tastings: Rockin’ Rhone Wines

Personal Note:   Where’s Dirk?!  I’m chilling with friends in the Piedmont region of Italy, drinking more than my fair share of delicious Barbera, Barolo, and Barbaresco. 

See you next week. In Vino Veritas, Dirk
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In the meantime, please join Denise and Patrick this Saturday, April 25th, from 1-4 pm and taste the following beautiful biodynamically produced wines from Château Mourgues du Grès in Costières de Nîmes, France!

 In Vino Veritas! Dirk

Formerly an agricultural estate belonging to the Ursuline nuns of Beaucaire since the 16th century, Château Mourgues du Grès owes its name to the nuns, known as “Mourgues” in Provençal. As for the sandstone, it is the pebbles from the Costières de Nîmes that give our wines their distinctive character.

In the courtyard of the estate, the Latin motto on the sundial, SINE SOLE NIHIL (Nothing Without Sun), celebrates the Mediterranean climate. It provides excellent ripeness for naturally delicious wines.

In the vineyards and in the cellar, every action they take is guided by listening to Nature, respecting the terroir, and the environment. Their official organic certification in 2014 and their Demeter certification for biodynamic vineyard management across the entire estate reflect these convictions. Since 2015, their winemaking has been carried out with minimal sulfur additions to preserve the fruit’s purity and vibrancy. Very light filtration at bottling ensures the stability of our wines. May these bottles accompany many enjoyable moments of sharing and conviviality!

2024 Château Mourgues du Grès “Galets Dorés” Costières de Nîmes, France – Made from a blend of biodynamically grown Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Vermentino, it starts with aromas of Anjou pear and wildflowers. It offers notes of bright citrus and light tropical fruit. It has a lovely, lingering fresh finish like a gentle ocean breeze, with a touch of soft lemon oil that leads to a long mineral-driven finish. $18.00

2023 Château Mourgues du Grès “Galets Rouges”, Costières de Nîmes, France – Aromatic and heady, this blend of biodynamically grown Syrah, Grenache, and Marselan bursts with juicy brambly fruit, wild thyme, and violet notes. Intense and lush, the palate is textured, with well-balanced acidity that supports a long, spicy finish, featuring firm minerality and a hint of clove. $18.00

2022 Château Mourgues du Gres Terre d’Argence, Costières de Nîmes, France – Made from biodynamically grown Syrah 80% and Grenache 20%, this is a bold, rustic red wine with notes of plum, blackcurrant, and garrigue (sage and juniper) with ripe, velvety tannins. $24.00

Vignoble Anne Collard Shi Fu Mi Rouge, France – Made from a blend of biodynamically grown Grenache, Marselan, and Mourvèdre, this easy-drinking red wine offers juicy dark-fruit notes of damson plum and blood orange, with a hint of lilac. It has a lively finish with sassy tannins! $17.00