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SUMMER BEGINNING IN THE RHÔNE VALLEY

Between the sixth and thirteenth week after budding, FLOWERING, crucial for the vine, begins with the emergence of tiny sepals containing the petals rolled up. They look like miniature versions of the grapes that will form once the sepals have fallen, exposing the stamens (male organ) to fertilization by pollen (male gametes) which will be deposited at the level of the pistil (female organ). Indeed, the vines intended for the production of grapes are hermaphrodites. They have two gametes necessary for its procreation.

The fertilized eggs will thus give grape seeds that will form at the same time as the future grape. This period, when the fertilized flowers become small grapes, is THE FRUIT SET. It is therefore a very delicate period and the success of the future harvest depends on the smooth running of the pollination. Bad weather can cause coulure and millerandage and by the same a drop in quality and yields.

The buds, which escaped climatic hazards, are then replaced by small green and hard grapes. They will grow and ripen during the summer. This will be the stage of Veraison.

To be continued…

TASTING SESSION WITH RICHARD HEMMING MV

Vignobles & Compagnie will be present during the International London Wine Fair from 21st to 23rd of May.

There, you will have the chance to taste our Tavel Réserve des Chastelles 2016 at the Wine Bar, Stand B32. Since many years, Vignobles & Compagnie is dedicated to the development of this great appellation “Tavel”. And, once again, the Winery took the opportunity to highlight the Cru during a special tasting with the Master of Wine Richard Hemming.

Richard Hemming will animate a walk up tasting on “Rhone reds and rosés ageing potential” on Monday, 21st at 3pm.

Please join us and have the chance to discover this amazing appellation and our beautiful cuvée “Réserve des Chastelles”.

Save the date : 21st of May – 3pm.

London Wine Fair

EXISTENTIAL QUESTIONS

Le Petit Cochonnet is the gourmet’s friend… A natural approach to the wine to quite simply highlight the fruit . Don’t be fooled by its rustic character.

The petit Cochonnet an unexpected wine,uninhibited and creative for lunch time with good friends !

Be surprised by its style and sense of humour.

For easter period The Petit Cochonnet made by V&Co is asking you again the existential question… Between two eggs chocolates, think about it !

DISCOVER THE FRENCH GRAPES

Spring is here and Vignobles & Compagnie wants you to discover or re-discover its Voiturette range.

These wines are the marriage of French cult symboles and modern concept for uninhibited fun : a French Lifestyle !

La Voiturette will lead you simply and gracefully to discover the french mythic varietals.

Immediate boarding !

GENEROSITY, FRESHNESS & ELEGANCE

So, as a committed wine trader, VIGNOBLES & COMPAGNIE pursues its work alongside the partners during the winemaking and maturing processes. Nicolas Rager is devoted to preserving the techniques of vine cultivation and bringing out the best in the land, and he pours all his expertise into giving the wines character without changing their natural properties. And it is thanks to his now legendary patience and serenity (at least on the surface) that we discover the resulting voluptuous, delectable and delicate wines.

For its cuvées, Nicolas uses a high proportion of Syrah in its blends. This is a bold choice for the southern Rhône Valley where Grenache is often the star. Syrah is a difficult varietal which demands special attention both out in the vineyard and in the cellar, but it gives the wines great freshness and aging potential.

Our wines are made in the traditional way, preferring pumping over and rack-and-return to the punching down technique. The white wines are left in contact with the fine lees for 2 to 3 weeks with regular stirring. The wood used for the maturing process brings concentration and enhances the aromatic without being overbearing.

This demands real finesse to preserve the primary aromas of the grapes and the terroir.

Partner winegrowers in the spotlight : Florence Mejan

As quiet and feline as her beloved cats, Florence adores all things natural. She tends her vines solely according to organic principles, like a mother who wants only the best for her child. When greeting visitors to the vineyard she often talks about the essential oils that she uses to tend the soil, and the music that accompanies her wines as they mature. A moment of poetry at the heart of the terroir of Tavel.

Our commitment to the winegrowers

Since 25 years, 25 harvests, 25 vintages… Solid ties have been built up with the Rhone Valley winegrowers.

So, today VIGNOBLES & COMPAGNIE can count on its partnerships with wine estates totaling 260 hectares of vines, throughout the southern Rhone Valley. These partnerships give rise to quality wines that reflect the terroir and the sharing of expertise and skills.

To secure this partnerships and our commitment towards winegrowers and their family, VIGNOBLES & COMPAGNIE established a partner charter some 15 years ago.

Indeed, the oenological team led by Nicolas offers our help from harvest to vinification. First in the vineyard to secure the best quality for our cuvees blend : recommandations for cultivation practices, choice the harvesting date (grapes tasting), selection of the best parcels.

Nicolas Rager also works on vinification : tasting in the cellar, assistance & advice, choice of yeasts and upstream processes, maceration time, regular tasting.

Work in progress, artists in backstage… And please, continue to follow us to know more about this exceptional 2017 vintage very soon.

White grapes harvesting in the Southern Rhone Valley

Harvest has begun in the Gard department in the South part of the Rhone Valley. It occurs with 10 to 15 days earlier than previous “regular” years.

Our winegrower partners are working hard to harvest white grapes : Chardonnay, Viognier, Marsanne, Roussanne, Vermentino and of course Grenache white. All will enter in the final blend of our Vignobles & Compagnie wines.

Weather was crazy this year between frost, coulure, hail, drought … vineyards have suffered a lot. As a consequences, yields will be very low, around 10% to 40% less than previous years depending the grapes types and areas. Nevertheless, health conditions of vineyard is good and should allow us to harvest less but have grapes with a great potentiel of quality.

To be followed….

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“La Nuit des Camisards”, contest from 21 to 31 of July

Win a chance to attend the French play “La Nuit des Camisards” on Saturday 5th of August at the Pont du Gard. “La Nuit des Camisards” an historical play sponsored by Vignobles & Compagnie for the second year.

To participate its easy. Go to our Facebook page, Like the page and the post. Then answer the question and write it on the comments. To help you visit the official web site www.lanuitdescamisards.fr

Winners will be awarded by drawing lots among the right answers.
End of participation on July 31st midnight. Draw on August the 1st (2 winners).

Participate here on our Facebook page @vignoblescompagnie

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Our partner winegrowers in the spotlight

Harvest at V&CO

Harvest 2017

Summer Contest “La Nuit des Camisards“

Partner winegrowers in the spotlight : Florence Mejan