Tintin had his blue orange, Jeff now has his orange wine. Orange wine yes, but in this case lots of time to mature, and in non-topped-up barrels, in the spirit of the great Rancio Sec wines.
Grape varieties
100% Grenache Gris
Origin
France
Nuance, aroma & taste
Orangey!!
Nose of dried fruits and spices.
The palate is sweet with notes of citrus peel on the finish.
This wine is made with botrytised grapes (or « noble rot »). Vinified dry «Morillon Blanc» is the original name for Chardonnay. The older the grapes, the stronger the expression of roasted botrytis grapes combined with a more concentrated colour.
Grape varieties
100 % Chardonnay
Origin
France
Nuance, aroma & taste
Straw yellow.
Ripe and expressive, notes of pears, peaches and pineapples, with hints of roasted butter.
Well-rounded and rich, with a ripe, dense, almost fatty matter, and an acidity which balances and refreshes the whole.
Clear, finely astringent, with the ever present mature fruit, but also toasted bread, a touch of butter and a hint of vanilla.
Pairing
Cured ham and balls of melon, foie gras mi-cuit, guinea fowl with mushrooms, matured cheeses, apple tart…
Recommendations
Serve between 10 and 12°C Aging potential: At least 10 years.
Rewards
2024
Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2026: Double Gold Medal / Diamond Trophy
Féminalise 2026: Gold Medal - Jury’s Choice Selection
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition: Gold Medal
2023
International Wine & Spirits Awards 2025: Gold Medal
Frankfurt International Trophy: Gold Medal
Féminalise: Gold Medal
Asia Wine Trophy 2025: Gold Medal
Berliner Wein Trophy 2025: Gold Medal
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition: Gold Medal
2022
Luca Maroni: 95/100
Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2024: Gold Medal
International Wine & Spirits Awards: Gold Medal
Berliner Wein Trophy Summer Tasting: Gold Medal
James Suckling: 90/100
Jeb Dunnuck: 89/100
2021
50 Great White Wines of the World 2022: 92/100
International Wine & Spirits Awards: Gold Medal
James Suckling: 90/100
2019
Concours International de Lyon: Gold Medal
2018
Sakura - Japan Women's Wine: Gold Medal
Berliner Wine Trophy: Berliner Gold
2017
Berliner Wine Trophy: Berliner Gold
Portugal Wine Trophy: Portugal Gold
2016
Berliner Wine Trophy: Berliner Gold
Asia Wine Trophy: Asia Gold
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition 2018: Gold Medal
Gilbert & Gaillard: Gold Medal
2015
Berliner Wine Trophy 2017: Berliner Gold
Gilbert & Gaillard: Gold Medal
Concours National des Vins IGP de France: Gold Medal
FEMINALISE-2026-GOLD-MEDAL
FEMINALISE-2026-GOLD-MEDAL
CATAVINUM-2026-GOLD-MEDAL
CATAVINUM-2026-GOLD-MEDAL
Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2026: Double Gold Medal / Diamond Trophy
Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2026: Double Gold Medal / Diamond Trophy
ASIA WINE TROPHY 2025 GOLD MEDAL
ASIA WINE TROPHY 2025 GOLD MEDAL
INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS AWARDS 2025
INTERNATIONAL WINE AND SPIRITS AWARDS 2025
CATAVINUM WORLD WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION 2025 GOLD MEDAL
CATAVINUM WORLD WINE & SPIRITS COMPETITION 2025 GOLD MEDAL
This wine originates from plots of old alluvial soil, clay and limestone. Ripe and intense grapes, Jeff Carrel has maximized the vinification and maturation to create race and depth.
Grape varieties
15% Grenache Noir / 67% Syrah/ 18% Mourvèdre
Origin
France
Nuance, aroma & taste
A fresh nose of red fruit.
Full bodied on the palate with roundness and supple tannins.
The aromas are dominated by red fruit and spices such as pepper.
A fruity finish.
Pairing
As an aperitif, with grilled meat or a Mediterranean dish...
Recommendations
Serve between 14 and 16°C Aging potential: At least 5 years.
Rewards
2022
James Suckling: 90/100
Tasted Wine Andreas Larsson: 92/100
Berliner Wein Trophy Summer Edition: Gold Medal
Dégustation Luca Maroni: 94/100
International Wine and Spirits Awards: 90/100 Gold Medal
50 Great RED Wines of the World 2024: 90/100
Magazine Vert de Vin: 90-91/100
Féminalise: Gold Medal
Concours International de Lyon 2024: Gold Medal
Best Values Anivins de France 2024: Gold Medal
Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition: Gold Medal