Languedoc & Roussillon - France (White Wine)

{"id":1954565390424,"title":"Roc Du Gouveneur Blanc 2016","handle":"roc-du-gouveneur-blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe formidable Roc du Gouveneur Blanc, C“tes du Roussillon, is cool-fermented to help accentuate the wine?s enticing fruity freshness; this dry white has a floral bouquet and a surpisingly complex flavour (Macabeo\/Grenache Blanc\/Vermentino). 2016 12.5% abv.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards of the C“tes du Roussillon are amongst some of France?s most southerly (the majestic Pyrenees form an impressive backdrop) and the Rivesaltes cooperative, managed by the highly innovative Fernand Baixas, is one of the most forward-thinking in France, paying their 700 members purely on the quality of their grapes rather than on potential alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaixas has mapped-out all the vineyards that he draws grapes from and has worked out quality-style-microclimate graphs to further increase quality. Interestingly enough this practice is also undertaken at Les Producteurs de Plaimont in Gascony, from whom we source other excellent wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-07T15:09:55+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-07T15:09:55+00:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Food, Beverages \u0026 Tobacco \u003e Beverages","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Languedoc \u0026 Roussillon - France (White Wine)"],"price":921,"price_min":921,"price_max":921,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":19621744640088,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Roc Du Gouveneur Blanc 2016","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":921,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Photo_Coming_Soon2.jpg?v=1550834882"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/Photo_Coming_Soon2.jpg?v=1550834882","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eThe formidable Roc du Gouveneur Blanc, C“tes du Roussillon, is cool-fermented to help accentuate the wine?s enticing fruity freshness; this dry white has a floral bouquet and a surpisingly complex flavour (Macabeo\/Grenache Blanc\/Vermentino). 2016 12.5% abv.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyards of the C“tes du Roussillon are amongst some of France?s most southerly (the majestic Pyrenees form an impressive backdrop) and the Rivesaltes cooperative, managed by the highly innovative Fernand Baixas, is one of the most forward-thinking in France, paying their 700 members purely on the quality of their grapes rather than on potential alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaixas has mapped-out all the vineyards that he draws grapes from and has worked out quality-style-microclimate graphs to further increase quality. Interestingly enough this practice is also undertaken at Les Producteurs de Plaimont in Gascony, from whom we source other excellent wines.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1952795000920,"title":"Viognier 2017 Saint-Peyre","handle":"viognier-2017-saint-peyre","description":"\u003cp\u003eLes Costieres de Pomerols, IGP Cote de Thau, Languedoc-Roussillon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRipe, clean fruit, surprisingly powerful and with a very long finish. Alluringly exotic with aromas of ripe apricots, peaches and blossom. (13% abv - 2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePomerols is a small picturesque village with a passionate historical past. Located between the garrigue in the north (a few kilometers from P‚zenas) and the Mediterranean Sea, dominated by the Mont St Clair with, in the south, the Cap D?Agde.The Pomerols vineyards stretch over vast sunlit terraces with clay\/calcareous soils.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Co-operative was founded in 1932 and produces 55,000 hectolitres. It has 320 members covering 800 hectares of which 230 are in the Appellation of Picpoul de Pinet.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-05T12:25:05+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-05T12:25:06+00:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Food, Beverages \u0026 Tobacco \u003e Beverages","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Languedoc \u0026 Roussillon - France (White Wine)"],"price":1022,"price_min":1022,"price_max":1022,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":19614927683672,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Viognier 2017 Saint-Peyre","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1022,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A004117.jpg?v=1549637427"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A004117.jpg?v=1549637427","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eLes Costieres de Pomerols, IGP Cote de Thau, Languedoc-Roussillon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRipe, clean fruit, surprisingly powerful and with a very long finish. Alluringly exotic with aromas of ripe apricots, peaches and blossom. (13% abv - 2017)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePomerols is a small picturesque village with a passionate historical past. Located between the garrigue in the north (a few kilometers from P‚zenas) and the Mediterranean Sea, dominated by the Mont St Clair with, in the south, the Cap D?Agde.The Pomerols vineyards stretch over vast sunlit terraces with clay\/calcareous soils.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Co-operative was founded in 1932 and produces 55,000 hectolitres. It has 320 members covering 800 hectares of which 230 are in the Appellation of Picpoul de Pinet.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1952790020184,"title":"Sauvignon Blanc Domaine St. Peyre","handle":"sauvignon-blanc-domaine-st-peyre","description":"\u003cp\u003eIGP Cotes de Thau, Languedoc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp, grassy\/gooseberry Sauvignon from the Languedoc. This wine has some body and a lovely citrus freshness. Rich and complex, the scents of exotic fruits (guava \u0026amp; mango) and citrus are dominated by strong berry flavours: one of the most typical expressions associated with this magnificent Sauvignon, planted in vineyards a few kilometres away from the 'Etang de Thau'. (2017 - 12.5% abv)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePomerols is a small picturesque village with a passionate historical past. Located between the garrigue in the north (a few kilometers from P‚zenas) and the Mediterranean Sea, dominated by the Mont St Clair with, in the south, the Cap d?Agde. The Pomerols vineyards stretch over vast sunlit terraces with clay\/calcareous soils.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Co-operative was founded in 1932 and produces 55,000 hectolitres. It has 320 members covering 800 hectares of which 230 are in the Appellation of Picpoul de Pinet.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-05T12:23:03+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-05T12:23:03+00:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Food, Beverages \u0026 Tobacco \u003e Beverages","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Languedoc \u0026 Roussillon - France (White Wine)"],"price":884,"price_min":884,"price_max":884,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":19614921850968,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Sauvignon Blanc Domaine St. Peyre","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":884,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A0033217_cdc00f7f-456c-46d5-9275-f231085f381f.jpg?v=1549637312"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A0033217_cdc00f7f-456c-46d5-9275-f231085f381f.jpg?v=1549637312","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eIGP Cotes de Thau, Languedoc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrisp, grassy\/gooseberry Sauvignon from the Languedoc. This wine has some body and a lovely citrus freshness. Rich and complex, the scents of exotic fruits (guava \u0026amp; mango) and citrus are dominated by strong berry flavours: one of the most typical expressions associated with this magnificent Sauvignon, planted in vineyards a few kilometres away from the 'Etang de Thau'. (2017 - 12.5% abv)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePomerols is a small picturesque village with a passionate historical past. Located between the garrigue in the north (a few kilometers from P‚zenas) and the Mediterranean Sea, dominated by the Mont St Clair with, in the south, the Cap d?Agde. The Pomerols vineyards stretch over vast sunlit terraces with clay\/calcareous soils.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Co-operative was founded in 1932 and produces 55,000 hectolitres. It has 320 members covering 800 hectares of which 230 are in the Appellation of Picpoul de Pinet.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1952789561432,"title":"Picpoul De Pinet 2017","handle":"picpoul-de-pinet-2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Saint Peyre, Pomerols, Languedoc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecanter April 2019 \" Highly Recommended\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Bright and saline nose, with a delicate note of briny lemon and grapefruit. This has real class, brightness, salinity and precision\". 93 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, crisp and fragrant, with a distinctive nutty nuance. Perfect with seafood, white fish and poultry, and as an aperitif. The grape is Picpoul, and the Village is Pinet, about 10km North of Agde, near Marseillan. It's what the locals drink with the famous oysters of the region, and is little seen in this country. The sub division of the C“teaux du Langu‚doc is situated in the middle of a sea of red wine vineyards in the heartlands of the Languedoc. (2017 - 13% abv)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePomerols is a small picturesque village with a passionate historical past. Located between the garrigue in the north (a few kilometers from P‚zenas) and the Mediterranean Sea, dominated by the Mont St Clair with, in the south, the Cap D?Agde.The Pomerols vineyards stretch over vast sunlit terraces with clay\/calcareous soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Co-operative was founded in 1932 and produces 55,000 hectolitres. It has 320 members covering 800 hectares of which 230 are in the Appellation of Picpoul de Pinet.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-05T12:22:56+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-05T12:22:56+00:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Food, Beverages \u0026 Tobacco \u003e Beverages","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Languedoc \u0026 Roussillon - France (White Wine)"],"price":1052,"price_min":1052,"price_max":1052,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":19614921359448,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Picpoul De Pinet 2017","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1052,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A062517_f89d0952-53e2-4f4c-83c8-8769206e26ab.jpg?v=1549637307"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A062517_f89d0952-53e2-4f4c-83c8-8769206e26ab.jpg?v=1549637307","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Saint Peyre, Pomerols, Languedoc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecanter April 2019 \" Highly Recommended\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Bright and saline nose, with a delicate note of briny lemon and grapefruit. This has real class, brightness, salinity and precision\". 93 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry, crisp and fragrant, with a distinctive nutty nuance. Perfect with seafood, white fish and poultry, and as an aperitif. The grape is Picpoul, and the Village is Pinet, about 10km North of Agde, near Marseillan. It's what the locals drink with the famous oysters of the region, and is little seen in this country. The sub division of the C“teaux du Langu‚doc is situated in the middle of a sea of red wine vineyards in the heartlands of the Languedoc. (2017 - 13% abv)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePomerols is a small picturesque village with a passionate historical past. Located between the garrigue in the north (a few kilometers from P‚zenas) and the Mediterranean Sea, dominated by the Mont St Clair with, in the south, the Cap D?Agde.The Pomerols vineyards stretch over vast sunlit terraces with clay\/calcareous soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Co-operative was founded in 1932 and produces 55,000 hectolitres. It has 320 members covering 800 hectares of which 230 are in the Appellation of Picpoul de Pinet.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1952783859800,"title":"Domaine St Hilaire Viognier 2017","handle":"domaine-st-hilaire-viognier-2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eIGP Pays d'Oc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine St. Hilaire?s Viognier is alluringly exotic, with aromas of ripe apricots, peaches and honeysuckle. The palate exudes lush and unctuous fruit flavours, which is due to the fact that the vines are over 20 years old and were planted long before this variety was fashionable. (2017-13.5% abv).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis has been one of our very best discoveries over the past twenty years. Situated just inland from the Mediterranean at Montagnac, this estate was planted, in the late 1960?s, with a wide range of classic (and sometimes very unusual) grape varieties by the forward-thinking Andr‚ Hardy. A few years ago, in 2003, Monsieur Hardy sold this important estate to a delightful English couple, Jonathan and Anne James.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eJonathan had been a successful QC and Anne had, for many years, managed the Monty Python team. Both had experienced far too much of the high-pressure life of London and wanted to take on another challenge. They arrived at St. Hilaire with their eyes wide open and under no illusion that this was going to be a pleasant, easy retirement venture.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe James? have kept the existing team at St. Hilaire with the very talented young wine-maker Vincent Laurel being given much more of a free rein than he was under the previous owners. The secret of this domaine?s success is the considerable age of the vines and the consequential reduced yield, ensuring wines of great character and surprising complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eIn December 2015 the estate was sold to Nick and Lisa Kent and their family. They continue to making investments in the business.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-05T12:20:46+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-05T12:20:47+00:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Food, Beverages \u0026 Tobacco \u003e Beverages","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Languedoc \u0026 Roussillon - France (White Wine)"],"price":1146,"price_min":1146,"price_max":1146,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":19614913200216,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Domaine St Hilaire Viognier 2017","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1146,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A004417.jpg?v=1549637192"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A004417.jpg?v=1549637192","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eIGP Pays d'Oc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine St. Hilaire?s Viognier is alluringly exotic, with aromas of ripe apricots, peaches and honeysuckle. The palate exudes lush and unctuous fruit flavours, which is due to the fact that the vines are over 20 years old and were planted long before this variety was fashionable. (2017-13.5% abv).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis has been one of our very best discoveries over the past twenty years. Situated just inland from the Mediterranean at Montagnac, this estate was planted, in the late 1960?s, with a wide range of classic (and sometimes very unusual) grape varieties by the forward-thinking Andr‚ Hardy. A few years ago, in 2003, Monsieur Hardy sold this important estate to a delightful English couple, Jonathan and Anne James.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eJonathan had been a successful QC and Anne had, for many years, managed the Monty Python team. Both had experienced far too much of the high-pressure life of London and wanted to take on another challenge. They arrived at St. Hilaire with their eyes wide open and under no illusion that this was going to be a pleasant, easy retirement venture.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe James? have kept the existing team at St. Hilaire with the very talented young wine-maker Vincent Laurel being given much more of a free rein than he was under the previous owners. The secret of this domaine?s success is the considerable age of the vines and the consequential reduced yield, ensuring wines of great character and surprising complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eIn December 2015 the estate was sold to Nick and Lisa Kent and their family. They continue to making investments in the business.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

{"id":1952783761496,"title":"St Hilaire Chardonnay Pays D'Oc Igp 2015","handle":"st-hilaire-chardonnay-pays-doc-igp-2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Saint Hilaire, Montagnac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnoaked, dry and elegant, a light wine with soft peachy fruit, and a hint of spice. 13 % abv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis has been one of our very best discoveries over the past twenty years. Situated just inland from the Mediterranean at Montagnac, this estate was planted, in the late 1960?s, with a wide range of classic (and sometimes very unusual) grape varieties by the forward-thinking Andr‚ Hardy.Some years ago,in 2003, Monsieur Hardy sold this important estate to a delightful English couple, Jonathan and Anne James.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eJonathan had been a successful QC and Anne had, for many years, managed the Monty Python team. Both had experienced far too much of the high-pressure life of London and wanted to take on another challenge. They arrived at St. Hilaire with their eyes wide open and under no illusion that this was going to be a pleasant, easy retirement venture.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe James? have kept the existing team at St. Hilaire with the very talented young wine-maker Vincent Laurel being given much more of a free rein than he was under the previous owners. The secret of this domaine?s success is the considerable age of the vines and the consequential reduced yield, ensuring wines of great character and surprising complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2019-02-05T12:20:45+00:00","created_at":"2019-02-05T12:20:45+00:00","vendor":"Christopher Piper Wines","type":"Food, Beverages \u0026 Tobacco \u003e Beverages","tags":["Digital Goods VAT Tax","Languedoc \u0026 Roussillon - France (White Wine)"],"price":1060,"price_min":1060,"price_max":1060,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":19614913101912,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"St Hilaire Chardonnay Pays D'Oc Igp 2015","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1060,"weight":1000,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A003416.jpg?v=1549637191"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/0066\/9016\/products\/A003416.jpg?v=1549637191","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Saint Hilaire, Montagnac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnoaked, dry and elegant, a light wine with soft peachy fruit, and a hint of spice. 13 % abv\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis has been one of our very best discoveries over the past twenty years. Situated just inland from the Mediterranean at Montagnac, this estate was planted, in the late 1960?s, with a wide range of classic (and sometimes very unusual) grape varieties by the forward-thinking Andr‚ Hardy.Some years ago,in 2003, Monsieur Hardy sold this important estate to a delightful English couple, Jonathan and Anne James.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eJonathan had been a successful QC and Anne had, for many years, managed the Monty Python team. Both had experienced far too much of the high-pressure life of London and wanted to take on another challenge. They arrived at St. Hilaire with their eyes wide open and under no illusion that this was going to be a pleasant, easy retirement venture.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe James? have kept the existing team at St. Hilaire with the very talented young wine-maker Vincent Laurel being given much more of a free rein than he was under the previous owners. The secret of this domaine?s success is the considerable age of the vines and the consequential reduced yield, ensuring wines of great character and surprising complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e"}