Owned and run by Diane de Puymorin, this is an extraordinary property where innovation is the name of the game. She purchased this estate seven year ago and has transformed its fortunes. The vineyards are worked organically with respect to the terroir. Yields, especially for this area are very low. The grapes are also harvested as late as possible often with successive tries. Fermentation is in enamel lined vats for the majority of the wines and ageing is carried out in a mixture of tank and oak barrels. No fining and filtration for the top wines. The white Trassegum is a blend of 50% barrique fermented Roussanne with Grenache Blanc and Vermentino. The unique Rose Trassegum is a blend of barrique aged Mourvedre with Syrah and Grenache, which undergo a 24 hours maceration. For the reds there is the tank aged Cimels, and oak aged Trassegum, both wines possessing superb clarity and depth of fruit. Finally there is the ?Bolida?, which must rank as one of the most extraordinary wine making achievements. Made with yields of 8hl/ha using four separate tries and fermented and aged in oak.
Per case ex VAT
Southern Rhone
2001 Costier de Nimes 'Trassegum Rouge' Lovely, aromatic nose of perfumed Syrah black fruits with roasted meats, bacon and herby notes. Dry, low acidity and tannins, with a depth of herby roasted meats and black fruits. Luscous, elegant and very deep. Superb depth and length, lovely complex finish. (CG)
116.00
2004 Costier de Nimes 'La Bolida' 90% Mourvedre (90 yo), Syrah & Grenache A deep, rich, pungent, Cote Rotie-esque nose of floral, herby, forest blackcurrant/ cherry, very liquor like. Luscious with kirsch and violet notes. Dry, intense, deep, and rich. A superb balance of soft tannins and low acidity. Full bodied, slightly minty and floral blackcurrant/ cherry fruit. Lovely depth and a stunning length. (CG)
192.00
2005 Costier de Nimes 'La Bolida'
205.00
2005 Costier de Nimes 'Les Cimels'
93.00
2006 Costier de Nimes 'La Bolida' We introduced this wine to you in 2002 when the talented and dynamic Diane de Puymorins created the remarkable 100 year old vine cuvee from pure Mourvedre aged in demi-muids. Since then this fabulous wine has become somewhat of a myth, a wine to be spoken about in hushed tones! It is quite a wine, hand crafted at first from one of the worst vintages in memory – 2002. Since then, with a succession of beautiful wines, this micro-cuvee has earned an almost ‘cult’-like status. The 2006 is rich and sumptuous with ripe with luscious tannins and a wondrous array of fruit flavours. Tiny quantities available. (JG)
220.00
Except where indicated all wines are priced per case of 12x75cl exclusive of VAT and onward UK carriage.
Delivery charges (exclusive of VAT):-
1 case - £10.95
2-3 cases - £9.50
4 + cases - FREE
E&OE. All wines are available subject to remaining unsold.
For export and all customers requiring the facilities of a bond the majority of our wines are available without duty under bond.
Current duty rates per 12 x 75cl,
still wines £17.50
sparkling wines £22.40
fortified wines £23.32
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