A little gem from Saint Georges d’Orques in the south of France.
Production
In a little village called Saint Georges d’Orques in the south of France, 10km inland from Montpellier. The village has existed since ancient times but its name first appeared in the eleventh century referring to St. George’s exploits (depcited as the mounted knight on the label!). Legend has it that a young Christian officer in the Roman army stopped off in the area, which was being terrorised by a dragon. We have got to know Laurent Icard at the liltingly-named Domaine de L’Olibet and have worked with him on his wines over several years. This rosé was made in the press, we used no saignée from his red wines, and have deliberately kept it on its fine lees to nourish the wine over the winter and spring to give the wine body and texture. The result is a wine of fragrance and ‘delicatesse’.
Domaine de L’Olibet ‘Les Pujols’ Rosé, Pays d’Oc 2023 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
Delicate, sweet spice aromas lead onto a palate which is immediately soft, vinous and round with abundant ripe fruit, lifted by a natural zing and finishing with a characterful texture and richness.
Food match
The perfect summer lunch wine; pair with roasted vegetable tart or poached trout salad.
Info
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ABV
12.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
LANGUEDOC, FRANCE
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GRAPE
CINSAULT, GRENACHE NOIR
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN
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CLOSURE
SCREWCAP
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WINEMAKER
GUILLAUME LETANG & LAURENT ICARD
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APPELLATION
PAYS D'OC
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Like all good stories, that of Boutinot France is both long and a little bit complicated! Boutinot began as a tiny importer in 1980, specialising in French wines. Paul Boutinot himself began by personally selecting the wines from France, back in the UK he would unload the trailer by hand. And deliver the crates of wines to customers himself. But good things grow and by the end of the decade we had become a bigger and better company. A company that not only sought out great wines but made them too. After 10 years later, Boutinot France started in January 1990. The first office was in the middle of the vines in Julienas; perfectly located to navigate the Beaujolais and Macon regions on the quest to make beautiful wines.