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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 or early morning, the grapes undergo direct pressing and low-temperature fermentation. They then age for 11 months 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 an extended 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 of red and black berries and spices. A fresh and full-bodied palate with soft tannins. 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. The vines are, on average, 20 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  13.5% Technical Sheet PDF

The nose is complex with notes of exotic fruits, pear, and white flowers. The mouth is round with a long and fresh finish. WINEMAKER  Samuel Delafont – Vigneron Négociant APPELLATION  Languedoc Blanc GRAPE VARIETIES  Grenache blanc, Bourboulenc, Rolle, Viognier, Clairette, Macabeu 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 …