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WHAT ’S
NEW
in
NJ?
Broadbent
Malbec Sunflower, Mendoza 2015
***NOW IN ONE LITER BOTTLES***
Broadbent wines are made to the specification of Bartholomew Broadbent
in collaboration with his partners in Argentina. The grapes are hand-picked
and fermented in stainless steel tanks. A er spending six months in French
(70%) and American oak (30%), the wine is bottled and cellar aged for
three months prior to release. Now available in eco-friendly one liter
bottles which contain more wine, but involve less waste. Page 676
Domaine Jean et Gilles Lafouge
Now managed by Gilles Lafouge, whose family has been in the tiny village
of Auxey-Duresses since 1650, this Domaine is one of the top producers in
the appellation. The vineyards, in transition to organic farming, are tended
meticulously and hand-harvested. The wines are precise, subtle, fruit
forward, and terroir-driven, transcending any overly rustic characteristics
traditionally associated with the appellation. White wines are vinified in
barrel with natural clarification and red wines are de-stemmed, vinified in
barrel, and bottled un-fined and un-filtered. Page 681
Mas Granier Mas Montel
In 1945 Marcel Granier acquired Mas Montel, an estate in France’s
Languedoc region. Today his sons Dominique, Jean-Philippe
and their families manage the unique 100
acre property, which is home to
olive and oak trees, sunflowers,
and wheat in addition to vines.
They produce regional
appellations including Coteaux
du Languedoc and Vin de Pays
D'Oc. Their plantings are adapted to
varied soil types, ranging from clay to
limestone, all scattered amongst wild
garrigue. The wines are round, fruit forward
with good structure and concentration. Page 682