E-LETTER N°2 MAY 2008
CONTENTS : NEWS : GASTRONOMIC WALKS IN THE VINES FOCUS ON … CHÂTEAU DE LA LIQUIÈRE FEED BACK ON THE VISIT OF THE AMERICANS IMPORTERS IN THE LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON
MAY : THE SEASON FOR GASTRONOMIC WALKS IN THE VINES…
PRESS : THE 15TH MAY, CHÂTEAU DE LA LIQUIÈRE BOTTLED “NOS RACINES” 2006. THE CUVÉE WAS MARKED IN THE CATEGORY OF THE WINES BETWEEN 17.5 AND 20/20 IN L A REVUE DU VIN DE FRANCE SPECIAL EDITION OF THE 2006 VINTAGES.
Every year in May, many wineries organise « gastronomic walks » where people can appreciate fine wines and gourmet food but also the beauty of nature... At the beginning of May Domaine de la Rectorie organised a walk through the vines of Banyuls and Collioure. 7 tasting stops took place during this walk where people could drink wine paired to specific dishes cooked by local Chefs. If you missed the one of La Rectorie and if you are coming to France very soon, Domaine de l’Arjolle and le Château de Margon also organise a « gastronomic day » in the gardens of the Château de Margon on June 7th. You will also appreciate the wines and delicious dishes made by some chefs of the region. (For more information go to : www.arjolle.com )
FOCUS ON… CHÂTEAU DE LA LIQUIERE : Château de la Liquière represents 60 hectares under vine, all situated within the zone producing AOC Faugères. Every year the vineyard produces 10 different wines. The red grape varieties are composed of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre and Cinsault, while the white grape varieties are Grenache blanc, Roussane, Terret and Clairette.
Typical landscape of the terroir of Faugères. www.chateaulaliquière.com
NEXT : MORE NEWS ABOUT LES 4L + A FOCUS ON DOMAINE DE LA RECTORIE IN JUNE AND ON LA PRECEPTORIE DE CENTERNACH IN JULY. See you soon in the next e-letter of the 4L ...
Dominated by the Pic de la Coquillade at an altitude of 720 metres, AOC Faugères is a veritable natural balcony, situated in the foothills of the Cevennes. This is a harsh, rocky terroir, where schist rules. Situated in the Northwest part of the appellation's zone of production, the vineyard is planted on steep slopes ranging from 150 to 350 metres in altitude (picture). It is exposed to a Mediterranean climate and wind blowing alternatively from different directions (Tramontane and Marin). The wines come from handpicked harvests, from a harmonious blend of different grape varieties and from the knowledge of the passionate team of the Vidal and Dumoulin families since 1700. They try to give to their wines the richest expression of the terroir.
AMERICAN IMPORTERS IN LANGUEDOCROUSSILLON : The stay of 5 American importers invited by Les 4L de la Méditerranée and 4 other estates in LanguedocRoussillon between the 8th and the 11th April was a success. During the week not only they tasted the wines but they also discovered the region and its gastronomy with a lesson of French Cuisine by the Chef Frank Putelat (Restaurant Le Parc, Carcassonne). The Chef Franck Putelat surrounded by the wine Americans became friends and new business partners. producers and their American guests. CONTACT :
Catherine BODKIN - Les 4L de la Méditerranée - Zone Aéroportuaire Mauguio - 34944 Montpellier Cedex 9 - France Tel: +33 (0)4 99.51.52.89 - Mobile: +33 (0)6.07.04.51.64 -
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