Rich aromas of white fruits, hazelnuts, and dried apricots. This round wine is balanced with a fresh and long finish. WINEMAKER Samuel Delafont – Vigneron Négociant APPELLATION IGP Cévennes GRAPE VARIETIES 100% Viognier TERROIR The 20-year-old vines are planted on slopes with west exposure. WINEMAKING Harvested in the night/ early morning, the grapes go through direct pressing and low-temperature fermentation.11 months aging in stainless steel barrels. FOOD PAIRING Excellent when enjoyed with white meat, fish, seafood, and salads. ALCOHOL CONTENT 13.5% Technical Sheet PDF
A peppery note and aromas of black and red fruits. The wine is rich on the palate with freshness and minerality. 93 points by Decanter WINEMAKER Samuel Delafont – Artisan Vigneron APPELLATION Pic Saint-Loup GRAPE VARIETIES 95% Syrah, 5% Grenache TERROIR Clay-limestone and marly soil. Vines average 25-35 years old. WINEMAKING Traditional vinification with a long maceration at low temperatures followed by 12 months of aging: 80% in stainless steel barrels, 20% in French oak. FOOD PAIRING Excellent with skewered lamb, pepper rib eye steak, and grilled eggplant. ALCOHOL CONTENT 14% Technical Sheet PDF
Rich aromas with marks of citrus, almonds, and brioche. The attack is fresh with a nice volume balanced by a beautiful roundness. WINEMAKER Samuel Delafont – Vigneron Négociant APPELLATION Limoux GRAPE VARIETAL 100% Chardonnay TERROIR At 450 meters above sea level within “Haute Vallée” soil (north of Limoux), the vines are planted on sandstone, clay, and limestone soil. 15-40 year old vines. WINEMAKING Slow fermentation in barrels followed by a 9-month maturation in French oaks. FOOD PAIRING Best with seafood, sushi, and curry risotto. ALCOHOL CONTENT 13.5% Technical Sheet PDF
Rich aromas of pepper, red and blackberries. A full-bodied palate with soft tannins. 95 points by Decanter WINEMAKER Samuel Delafont – Vigneron Négociant APPELLATION Languedoc Rouge GRAPE VARIETIES 70% Syrah, 20% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre TERROIR The grapes are carefully selected from two appellations La Clape and Terrasses du Larzac. Vines average between 25 to 40 years old. WINEMAKING Macerations over 30 days for the Syrah and pre-fermented at low temperature for the Grenache. FOOD PAIRING Excellent with skewered lamb, pepper rib-eye steak, and grilled eggplant. ALCOHOL CONTENT 14% Technical Sheet PDF
The nose is complex with notes of exotic fruits and white flowers. The mouth is round with a long and fresh finish. WINEMAKER Samuel Delafont – Vigneron Négociant APPELLATION Languedoc Blanc GRAPE VARIETIES Vermentino, Roussanne, Marsanne, Grenache blanc, Viognier, Bourboulenc, Clairette TERROIR Grapes were selected from La Clape and Terrasses du Larzac. WINEMAKING Direct pressing with low-temperature fermentation. FOOD PAIRING Best with crustaceans, goat cheese, & tapas. ALCOHOL CONTENT 13% Technical Sheet PDF
Samuel Delafont is a « Vigneron Négociant » specializing in crus from the Languedoc region in France. He has created S.Delafont in his name with a militant zeal and an ambitious approach to the development of great Languedoc wines. “For each cru, we select and assemble small volumes of newly fermented wine from the best chateaux and domains of the appellation. We then carefully watch over the maturation process before bottling the wine in our own cellars. Our experience after many years in the vineyards of the Languedoc has allowed us to build, with the growers, a very good relationship of mutual …
