Domaine Constant-Duquesnoy is another exciting new addition to our portfolio. The vineyards were formally part of Domaine Les Aussellons which was founded over 100 years ago, but in 2004; the owner Jean Ezingard decided to split the domaine and sell off 30 hectares of Vinsobres which were purchased by Gerard Constant and Denise Duquesnoy.
Gerard Constant, a successful Belgium businessman was passionate about wine and had harboured an ambition of owning his own vineyard for many years. His work had taken him too many of the world’s most famous wine regions where he had taken the opportunity to visit vineyards and eventually studied viticulture at Beaune. In his quest to find his vineyard, he took advice from some of France’s top winemakers in Burgundy, Alsace and the Rhone valley and waited until the opportunity arose for him to acquire a vineyard in a promising location – on the slopes, with a good aspect etc. His 30 hectares of vineyards are at an altitude of 250-400 metres with a south-easterly aspect. Due to their very steep gradient, they are largely terraced.
With his drive for perfection and love of great wine, it took him just a couple of years to gain international recognition, with Robert Parker describing the 2007 In Fine as one of the greatest wines he had ever tasted from Vinsobres. This new found reputation had gone before him but still I was amazed by the quality of these wines. These are real class! They are full bodied and complex with superb concentration of fruit and stylish minerality. They are seriously structured and impeccably balanced. Not the cheapest wines from Vinsobres but certainly the most stylish.
Per case ex VAT
Southern Rhone
2007 Cotes du Rhone Villages ‘Lou Combaou’ Produced from 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache. Deep purple/opaque in colour with a fabulously pure bouquet, rich rip black fruits, cherry, berry and currants. Amazing concentration on the palate with clean vibrant red and black fruits, subtle spices and mineral notes behind. Ripe integrated tannins. Really fine balance. Long, stylish finish. (VR)
107.00
2007 Cotes du Rhone Vinsobres In Fine Produced from 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah from parcels at the top of the hill. 50 % of the vinification is in barrique and 50% in concrete vats. Glorious ripe fragrant perfume - violets. Pure, ripe sweet black berry fruit, real cassis notes with once again a fabulous mineral note behind. Amazing intensity and focus. Perfect delineation and stunning length. (VR)
255.00
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 - £11.95
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 £19.26
sparkling wines £24.67
fortified wines £25.68
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