{"title":"Clos du Gravillas is Back, plus Tessier and Peybonhomme","description":"\u003cp\u003eToday we celebrate new arrivals from Nicole and John at the Clos des Gravillas in the Languedoc as well as a TINY allocation of the vibrant wines from Philippe and Simon Tessier in Cheverny!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAnd, thanks to our friend Eric Asimov's recent article in the NY Times, the delicious and affordable 2022 Château Peybonhomme-les-Tours Blaye-Côtes de Bordeaux from the Hubert family sold out immediately - but, we have half-bottles of this gorgeous and great value for only $11.99!!  Not to mention the Hubert's two best wines, the 2022 Quintessence de Peybonhomme and the 2020 Chateau La Grolet Tête de Cuvée. And we're reminding you about their playful and delicious 2024 \"Vacances de Monsieur Merlot\" and the beautiful Pet-Nat \"Amour du Risque!\"\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gravillas-2023-vin-de-france-a-fleur-du-peau","title":"Gravillas 2023 A Fleur de Peau VDF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Our orange wine is a dry macerated Muscat Petits Grains (3 to 4 weeks) which combines the notes of Earl Gray tea, orange blossom and apricot. Perfect with roasted squash or mushrooms accompanied by smoked bacon. Very interesting with an apricot tagine. Also goes well with full-flavored cheeses such as raclette, Mont d’Or, tartiflette.\" \u003cstrong\u003eWe loved the 2022 vintage of \"a Fleur de Peau\" and apparently the 2023 is even better\u003c\/strong\u003e!  \"...\u003cem\u003egorgeous, spine-tingling...racing ginger and tumeric spices expolding with fireworks of intensity and drama. Quice and honey and saffron. Clementine peel and candied lemon. Angelica and fennel flowers. Fennel seed. Treacle. Iodine. Changing every second in the mouth. But full of fullness and full of charm. So exciting that one sip and you're buzzing, two and you're Alice down a rabbit hole where the magic happens and everything is possible.\u003c\/em\u003e\" - JancisRobinson.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45956073455841,"sku":"20810","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Gravillas2023VindeFranceAFleurdePeau-FB.jpg?v=1735930226"},{"product_id":"grolet-2020-cotes-de-bourg-tete-de-cuvee","title":"Grolet 2020 Côtes de Bourg 'Tete de Cuvée'","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur biodynamic friends, the Hubert family, make this lovely Bordeaux with the best juice from Chateau La Grolet, coming from old vines of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec. The 2020 shows a dark garnet color and lovely aromas of ripe cassis and blackberry with floral, cedar, brown spice and stone, really quite pretty. The palate is elegant and well-structured with deep cassis and red fruits over firm acidity with earth and mineral flavors. The wine is powerful but nicely balanced, with terrific length. This is a real Bordeaux of terroir showing firm tannins that will need time to resolve, but that is delicious now if decanted many hours in advance or opened the night before. Serve with a steak or griled pork - cellaring for ten to fifteen years will create a lovely mature wine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46621428121825,"sku":"25511","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/GroletTetedeCuvee.jpg?v=1717085831"},{"product_id":"gravillas-2024-vin-de-france-sous-les-cailloux-des-grillons","title":"Gravillas 2024 Sous les Cailloux des Grillons","description":"\u003cp\u003eSous les Cailloux, des Grillons, means \"under the rocks, crickets\" - made from Syrah, Cinsault, Carignan, Grenache, and Terret Noir, a red wine, frank and fresh—red fruit, fluidity and a touch of tannin. 8 days skin time for this blend of all our red varietals, aging in tank only. In St. Jean, the soil is only white gravel ; in our youngest vineyard, under these rocks innumerable crickets find shade from the scorching Mediterranean sun. At night they comeout to play (and during the day, they are under the rocks). The color is a vivid red\/black, with fresh aromas of red currant, plum skin, rose and citrus, quite pretty. The palate is cool and silky, full and velvety with earthy plum, black raspberry fruit with hints of licorice and minerals with a nice chalky texure in the finish with refreshing acidity. The 2024 is a bit brighter and fresher than the previous 2 vintages, just delicious! Enjoy over the next 3 to 5 years - it's an amazing and delicious value - a perfect hamburger wine! Or with grilled veggies, serve cool...!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46797549928673,"sku":"26468","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Gravillas-SousLesCaillouxdesGrillons.jpg?v=1755922165"},{"product_id":"gravillas-2024-vin-de-france-alive","title":"Gravillas 2024 Vin de France Alive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"HwtZe\" jsaction=\"mouseup:Sxi9L,BR6jm; mousedown:qjlr0e\" jsname=\"jqKxS\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan jsaction=\"agoMJf:PFBcW;MZfLnc:P7O7bd;nt4Alf:pvnm0e,pfE8Hb,PFBcW;B01qod:dJXsye;H1e5u:iXtTIf;lYIUJf:hij5Wb\" jsname=\"txFAF\" class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\" jscontroller=\"BiTO4b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:PDNqTc,GFf3ac,qlVvte;contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:PDNqTc,c2aHje\"\u003eThe astonishing 2024 \"Alive\" is a beautifully light pale ruby claret wine made with a short one week maceration of Piquepoul gris, blanc and noir and Cinsault.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan jsaction=\"agoMJf:PFBcW;MZfLnc:P7O7bd;nt4Alf:pvnm0e,pfE8Hb,PFBcW;B01qod:dJXsye;H1e5u:iXtTIf;lYIUJf:hij5Wb\" jsname=\"txFAF\" class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\" jscontroller=\"BiTO4b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:PDNqTc,GFf3ac,qlVvte;contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:PDNqTc,c2aHje\"\u003e The heritage wine -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan jsaction=\"agoMJf:PFBcW;MZfLnc:P7O7bd;nt4Alf:pvnm0e,pfE8Hb,PFBcW;B01qod:dJXsye;H1e5u:iXtTIf;lYIUJf:hij5Wb\" jsname=\"txFAF\" class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\" jscontroller=\"BiTO4b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:PDNqTc,GFf3ac,qlVvte;contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:PDNqTc,c2aHje\"\u003eIt is a wine that was made in Languedoc before 1850 and the establishment of Spanish and other grape varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan jsaction=\"agoMJf:PFBcW;MZfLnc:P7O7bd;nt4Alf:pvnm0e,pfE8Hb,PFBcW;B01qod:dJXsye;H1e5u:iXtTIf;lYIUJf:hij5Wb\" jsname=\"txFAF\" class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\" jscontroller=\"BiTO4b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:PDNqTc,GFf3ac,qlVvte;contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:PDNqTc,c2aHje\"\u003e A wine with a gorgeous bouquet, delicate and very drinkable, refreshing and invigorating!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46797735624929,"sku":"26479","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/GravillasAlive.jpg?v=1755921587"},{"product_id":"gravillas-2024-vin-de-france-jour-de-teuf-pet-nat","title":"Gravillas 2024 Vin de France Jour de Teuf Pet-Nat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clos du Gravillas \"Jour de Teuf\" is a vibrant Pet-Nat made from Muscat Petits Grains grown in the rocky limestone vineyards of the Haut Minervois. The grapes are picked a bit unripe, then bottled after an initial fermentation with about 17 grams\/liter of residual sugar, which then ferments and finishes dry with beautiful sparkle. This is a joyous and lively pet-nat, a hazy straw in the glass with just a touch of sweetness balanced by vibrant acidity. There's some apple fruit and a hint of earth but endless refreshment. Upon tasting we were all in agreement that this would be a perfect aperitif and a great party wine! \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46797746798817,"sku":"26490","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/GravillasJourdeTeuf.jpg?v=1755921389"},{"product_id":"gravillas-2023-vin-de-france-lo-vielh-carignan","title":"Gravillas 2023 Lo Vielh Carignan VDF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Clos des Gravillas \"Lo Vielh\" is from Carignan planted in 1911 that was the first vineyard purchased by Nicole and John, who saved it from being torn out. \"The vines demand a lot of work and attention, but they pay it back. The soil is exceptional, lumpy as desired due to a very lively humus and a perfect stony limestone on the Terroir of Cazelles. These vines give a wine that speaks with great depth and finesse, with notes of thyme and bay leaf.\" The aromas are really fascinating - blackberry, blueberry, fig and violet. It's dark and almost inky in color but medium\/light in body, velvety and deeply flavored, and has great freshness, with ample acidity and a lingering mineral finish. This would pair well with most red meats but is particularly suited to anything gamey - the winemaker recommends coq au vin made with guinea hen! It's a piece of Languedoc history that is unique and delicious - bravo to John and Nicole for saving the old vines. -\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavid Lillie\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46797760364769,"sku":"26495","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/GravillasLoVielhCarignan.jpg?v=1755921264"},{"product_id":"gravillas-2023-minervois-rendez-vous-sur-la-lune","title":"Gravillas 2023 Minervois \"Rendez-vous Sur la Lune\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clos du Gravillas Minervois \"Sur La Lune\" is a marriage of Carignan, Syrah and Cinsault on the lunar terroir of Cazelles. Vinified and aged in vats to give a tender and supple side. Deep and fresh at the same time, it smells of \"garrigue.\" The wine shows a dark black\/red color with aromas of lush berry fruits - black raspberry, blueberry - with citrus peel, floral notes, garrigue, dark chocolate and licorice, really lovely. The palate is deep, sapid and ripe but nicely balanced with red and black fruits, minerals and firm acidity. Each grape contributes beautifully to this classic Languedoc red that is not over-extracted or tannic, that can accompany grilled meats, stews, tagines and full-flavored cheeses. Serve cool. Gorgeous wine and a great value. -\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDavid Lillie\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46797774323937,"sku":"26503","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/GravillasSurLaLune.jpg?v=1755921074"},{"product_id":"peybonhomme-2022-blaye-cotes-de-bordeaux-quintessence","title":"Peybonhomme 2022 Quintessence Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Quintessence of Peybonhomme is a selection of the best juice from tastings each year and is primarily Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, a portion of which is aged in new oak. The 2022 is a beautiful and lively Bordeaux showing deep aromas of ripe cassis, blackberry, black cherry, cocoa, spice and earth. The palate is supple and ripe, lifted by cool acidity, with complex black fruits, earth and mineral flavors with a long finish. The wine broadens and gains complexity with time open so decant if possible. A versatile food wine, this beautifully balanced Bordeaux will accompany anything from roast chicken to pork dishes to steak. Put a few in your cellar for a mature experience, best 2026 to 2040.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47621728403681,"sku":"28638","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/products\/Peybonhomme-20-Quintessen_95f5395b-915b-46b4-8bc2-966044697254.jpg?v=1709347995"},{"product_id":"peybonhomme-2024-amour-du-risque-pet-nat","title":"Peybonhomme 2024 L'Amour du Risque Pet Nat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 Chateau Peybonhomme-les-Tours \"Amour du Risque\" is a wonderfully refreshing Pet-Nat Blanc de Noirs of Cabernet Franc, certified organic and Biodynamic. The bubbles are lively, with crisp apple and white peach flavors. It's an instant party, a great aperitif and super with ceviche and desserts!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47622115131617,"sku":"28639","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/AmourRisque.jpg?v=1766349073"},{"product_id":"peybonhomme-2024-monsieur-merlot-vin-de-france","title":"Peybonhomme 2024 Monsieur Merlot VDF","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 \"Les Vacances de Monsieur Merlot\" is (oddly enough) 100% Merlot grown on clay and gravell soils in Biodynamic farming. There is a short maceration to preserve the freshness of the fruit without aggresive tannins, giving a beautifully round and supple wine, to enjoy served cool, by itself, or with just about anything. Total SO2 is very low at only 25mg\/l. Bottled on a fruit day of the biodynamic calendar. Unfined, unfiltered, minimal SO2 and 100% delicious!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47623084638433,"sku":"28642","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/MisterMerlot.jpg?v=1765643727"},{"product_id":"gravillas-2024-minervois-blanc-linattendu","title":"Gravillas 2024 Minervois Blanc L'Inattendu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Unexpected. A surprising full dry white wine - fresh but mineral and very complex. Grenaches (plus a bit of Maccabeu) fermented and aged (10 months) on lees in 500L barrels. Floral, herbal, stone, white peach, dried pear aromas. The palate is dense, elegant and mineral with more stone flavors than fruit, with a beautiful finish. Forceful enough to enjoy with good canned sardines, mackerel or veal blanquette, a rare match for organic goat cheese - a unique and delicious wine! This is really a gorgeous wine, crystalline and stony with perfect acidity, vibrant and refreshing!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47857460969697,"sku":"29154","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Gravillas2023L_InattenduMinervois-FB.jpg?v=1736189138"},{"product_id":"gravillas-2024-vin-de-france-cote-obscur","title":"Gravillas 2024 Vin de France Cote Obscur","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clos du Gravillas \"Cote Obscur\" is \"a blend of Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon which gives a deep wine with aromas of black fruits, ink and leather. When the old scoundrels of Carignan meet the beautiful and dashing Cabernet Sauvignons from the mountains...\" Very ripe black fruit on the nose whilst the palate hews more towards tart cassis and dusty earthy notes. Medium bodied with supple tannins;  an excellent wine for a wide variety of cuisines and dishes such as cheese and charcuterie, barbecue and hamburgers, serve slightly cool. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47857465753825,"sku":"29163","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Gravillas2023CoteObscur-FB.jpg?v=1736189122"},{"product_id":"gravillas-2024-vin-de-france-retour-aux-origines","title":"Gravillas 2024 Vin de France Retour aux Origines","description":"\u003cp\u003eAncient grapes Piquepoul gris, Terret gris and Carignan blanc. Our newest quest, to find the true Languedoc white wine. Plantation sourced from a conservatory of lost pink varietals in the Minervois, plus a newly acquired Carignan Blanc vineyard. This elegant and complex wine opens with aromas of hazelnut, white peach, lime flower and minerals with a hint of spice. The palate is silky and dense with stone, citrus, white peach and pear, finishing with citrus, mineral, melon and earth notes with terrific length. Beautiful now, we suspect this will age gracefully. Pair with any full-flavored fish or ceviche, white meats and mild cheeses or just sip and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruit of the Vines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47857473487073,"sku":"29167","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/Gravillas2022RetourauxOrigines-FB.jpg?v=1735332357"},{"product_id":"tessier-2024-cheverny-rouge","title":"Tessier 2024 Cheverny Rouge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe delicious 2024 Tessier Cheverny Rouge is from 15 to 40 year-old vines of 65% Pinot Noir, 25% Gamay and 5% Cot grown in sandy clay soils. Wild yeasts, of course, and aging in old barrels with minimal SO2 added, bottled unfiltered. The yields were tiny in 2024, only 10 hl\/ha, but the fruit achieved good ripeness, showing light cherry and raspberry fruit with plum, rose, citrus and brown spice. The palate is round, velvety, ripe and vibrantly refreshing with chalky spiced berry fruits, plum skin and mineral flavors, ending with sappy red fruits and bright acidity. Serve quite cool with charcuterie, chicken and pork dishes and a wide variety of cheeses.  Just delicious! 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The wine shows a bright black\/red color with aromas of ripe cherry\/berry fruits with hints of cinnamon and almond. The palate is lovely with fresh red and black fruits and silky tannins - really a lovely wine that will drink beautifully over the next 3 - 5 years. Serve cool and enjoy! (12.39% alc, 20 mg\/l SO2, no sugar, perfect acidity)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zev Rovine Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47858516689121,"sku":"29225","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/TessierPointduJour.jpg?v=1757769192"},{"product_id":"tessier-2023-cour-cheverny-domaine","title":"Tessier 2023 Cour-Cheverny Domaine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Tessier Cour-Cheverny is 100% Romorantin from vines grown on sandy clay soils over limestone. The wine goes through the malo and is vinified and aged in vats. This is a beautiful Cour-Cheverny as always with great balance and firm acidity finishing at 12.34 % alcohol, 2.11 gr\/l RS and only 15 mg\/l SO2 - a dry, elegant wine with moderate alcohol and great purity of fruit. The wine shows distinctive aromas of pear and citrus fruit, lime-flower, toasted almond and hints of spice, really quite lovely. The palate is scintillating and dry with citrus, pear, herbal, stone and nut flavors, with nice density and firm refreshing acidity. The finish is very long, with mineral, citrus and pear flavors that linger on the palate. Perfect as an aperitif or serve with full-flavored fish and chicken dishes, Asian foods, and especially with mild cheeses like Morbier or Raclette, or goat cheeses from the Loire. This will be very interesting with 2 to 5 years of cellaring as well. Lovely wine and a great value! We have 21 bottles - don't miss it...\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zev Rovine Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47858589434081,"sku":"29226","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/3790\/6145\/files\/TessierCourCheverny.jpg?v=1757769017"}],"url":"https:\/\/chambersstwines.com\/collections\/clos-du-gravillas-is-back-with-tessier-and-peybonhomme-15-off-through-sunday.oembed","provider":"Chambers Street Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}