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- The Wines from Domaine des Aspras
- The Wines from Les Vignerons de Correns

The Wines from Domaine des Aspras

The Domaine des Aspras is situated in a delightful verdant valley not far from the village of Correns in the Var department of France. Correns is the "First Organic Village" in France.  The owner and winemaker of the Domaine des Aspras, Michaël Latz, is also the mayor of Correns and has been instrumental in the conversion of Correns to organic methods over the past ten years.

The Wines from Les Vignerons de Correns
AOC Côtes de Provence 
Gold 

            
      Solange (admin) and Julien (winemaker) at Vignerons de Correns , display their
      award winning wines and Paris Gold Medal with the Gros Bessillon in the background.
      For a complete list of the awards see the bottom of this page

Vallon Sourn Red   
Cabernet-Sauvignon & Carignan and matured on oak for one year
The Red Vallon Sourn 2003 has won Gold Medal at the Concours Generale Agricole in Paris in 2006
This wine is also in the Guide Hachette 2005

A very expressive nose of a spicy nature nuanced by sweet vanilla from the oak ageing.
On the palette, elegance and finesse control the powerful aromas of black fruits.
Can be kept in cellars up to 5 years and will improve during that time

Recommended with Red meats cooked with mushrooms

Vallon Sourn White
Rolle & Ugni matured on oak for 6 to 8 months
This wine has a golden colour with green reflections. The nose has notes of honey, sweet almond and lilac. The honey and dry apricots are dominant and a light touch of vanilla can be detected.
Recommended with fish and shell fish.

Croix de Basson Rosé
Grenache, Cabernet-Sauvignon & Cinsault
The Rosé 2005 has won Silver Medal Concours Generale Agricole in Paris in 2006
The Rosé 2004 is in the Guide Hachette 2005
Has an intense nose of wild strawberries. A note of honey can be detected in the fruity aromas which gives it length and complexity.
Recommended with Stuffed vegetable entrées, salmon carpaccio

Croix de Basson Red
Syrah & Cabernet-Sauvignon
The Red 2003 has won Bronze Medal at the Paris show in 2006
The nose is of mature fruits. A note of toast and prunes completes the bouquet. Balanced between tanins and fullness this wine can be drunk now or can be left to mature for 2 years.
Recommeded with Lamb with herbs, barbeques


Croix de Basson White
A crystal colour lets you imagine the finesse of this wine. The floral nose opens onto jasmin. The fine aromas are brought forward by a well present freshness.
Recommended with grilled fish with fennel.

The wines from Les Vignerons de Correns export as far away as Japan.


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These wines are available for retail sale in the UK from Divine Fine Wines

contact Divine Fine Wines www.divinefinewines.co.uk
on: 0121.436.7558
or email:
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Vallon Sourn in Correns, Provence

The Vallon Sourn, on the River Argens near Correns, beautful picnic spot and internationally renowned rock climbing area.

Awards won in 2006 for the wines from The Vingernons de Correns :

Concours Générale Agriocole Paris 2006

GOLD MEDAL for
Cotes de Provence Vallon Sourn Red 2003
SILVER MEDAL for Cotes de Provence Croix de Basson Rose 2005
BRONZE MEDAL for
Cotes de Provence Croix de Basson Red 2003

Vinalies Internationales 2006
SILVER MEDAL for Cotes de Provence Croix de Basson Rose 2004

Foire de Macon 2006

GOLD MEDAL for Cotes de Provence Croix de Basson Rose 2005
SILVER MEDAL for Cotes de Provence Red 2005

Mondiale Rosé Cannes 2006
SILVER MEDAL for Cotes de Provence Croix de Basson Rose 2005

Foire de Brignoles 2006
SILVER MEDAL for Cotes de Provence Croix de Basson White 2005
SILVER MEDAL for Vin de Pays ARGENS Pesque Lune Rose 2005

GUIDE HACHETTE 2006
COTES DE PROVENCE CROIX DE BASSON ROSE 2004
COTES DE PROVENCE VALLON SOURN RED 2003


Vinalies nationales 2006

PRIX DES VINALIES
Cotes de Provence Croix de Basson Red 2004
Cotes de Provence Vallon Sourn White 2005

Concours national des vins bio amphore 2006
SILVER MEDAL for Cotes de Provence Croix de Basson Rose 2005
SILVER MEDAL for Cotes de Provence Croix de Basson White 2005

Award Wining Fine Wines from Provence made from organically grown grapes

 

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On the back of each bottle of Domaine des Aspras wines you will find the family motto:


"Nosce te Ipsum"
"Connais-toi toi-même"
Heureux ceux qui, dégustant ce vin,
 chemineront vers la sagesse

   
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