MSW NJ January 2017

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