This charming property is now run by the delightful Elisabeth and Marie-Laurence Saladin, the 21st generation of this family to produce wine in St. Marcel d' Ardeche. An incredible fact unearthed in the local archives is that they can trace their families' viticultural roots back to the 1422 when Raymondi Saladin first planted vines. Today the family own 12 hectares of vines spread about the appellation. The vineyards are farmed according to organic methods and yields are kept amazingly low. Each parcel of vines is picked and fermented separately using only natural yeast. Fermentation is carried out in cement cuvees and the winery is operated by gravity. Elevage is by way of ageing in old foudre. There is a lovely balance her between the old and the new. Stylistically, the Saladin wines have a gracious purity and elegance but could never be described as 'simple'.
Their range incorporates four reds, one white and one rose although we have concentrated at present on two cuvees. The cuvee Loi (pronounced 'loy') is named after their father and is made from 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah and 10% Carignan. This is a beautifully crafted and a delight to drink. The Haut Brisson cuvee is made from one lieu-dit. Pure old black Grenache and brimming with fruits!
Per case ex VAT
Southern Rhone
2005 Cotes du Rhone 'Brissan' Aromatic nose of pure, ripe, spicy redcurrant fruit. Good depth with garrigue notes. Dry, low to medium tannins, low acidity. Lovely purity of ripe, very spicy redcurrant/ cherry, garrigue and earth. Lovely depth with liquorice and wood notes on the finish. More serious than the ‘loi’. Very long with strawberry and black pepper notes. (CG)
136.00
2005 Cotes du Rhone 'Cuvee Loi' 70% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% old Carignan and 5% Bourboulenc. Very ripe and aromatic with red/blackcurrant/ cherry, herbs and pepper. Slightly floral, almost Cote Rotie-esque. Dry, low acidity, low soft and supple tannins. Lovely depth of very pure red/blackcurrant/ cherry. Soft and very succulent with a straw/ nutty Bourboulenc note coming through on the finish. Very long and excellent value.
96.00
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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