IMPORT PORTFOLIO
IMPORT PORTFOLIO
MAISON VENTENAC
Cabardes (NW Languedoc), France
The Cabardes vineyards lie in the foothills of France's Massif Central, otherwise known as the Black Mountains, which are about ten kilometers from the famous village of Carcassonne. The AOC of Cabardes is located in the northwest corner of the Languedoc-Roussillon. The area boasts a transitional climate that combines Mediterranean sunshine with the rainfall of Bordeaux. As a result, Cabardes is the only appellation which allows for the cultivation of both "Mediterranean" grapes (Syrah, Grenache) as well as traditional "Bordeaux" varieties (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc) in even proportions. Olivier and Stephanie Rame took over the domaine from Stephanie’s father in 2010 and have become a driving force behind the quality and credibility of the Cabardes appellation. They now own approximately 130 hectares of land, which primarily consists of white limestone, unique to this region. Their vineyards are farmed organically (or are in organic conversion) and vinified plot by plot, using indigenous yeasts and little to no sulfites. Heavily influenced by his travels throughout the winemaking world, Olivier has begun to use amphorae (terracotta) for aging and is focused on the unique terroir of each parcel. Olivier describes his wines as being pure, fresh and "without makeup," showcasing the soul and potential of the region.
DOMAINE VENTENAC
CUVEE MARIE
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d’Oc
80% Colombard + 20% Chenin Blanc
The wine nocturnally-harvested wine possess focused, fresh and bright with notes of grapefruit.
CUVEE CAROLE
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d’Oc
95% Chardonnay + 5% Gros Manseng
The wine exhibits a focused minerality backed by an aromatic complexity of tropical fruits and honey with a subtle hint of toast. On the palate, the wine has a balanced structure with a rich, silky texture.
CUVEE AURE
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d’Oc
70% Cabernet Sauvignon + 30% Grenache
The wine has a bright summer strawberry and raspberry on nose with a lively fruit focused mid palate and lingering finish.
CUVEE STEPHANIE
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d’Oc
100% Merlot
The wine boasts fresh and well balanced with aromas of cocoa, orange peel and ripe red fruit
CUVEE PIERRE
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Aude Cotes de Lastours
80% Cabernet Sauvignon + 20% Cabernet Franc
This wine exhibits blackcurrant with a touch of black pepper on nose with a round, silky structure and a fresh lingering finish.
GRAND RESERVE DE GEORGES
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
DOP Cabardè
50% Cabernet, 40% Syrah, 10% Merlot
CUVEE EVE
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d’Oc
100% Syrah
A wine with Intense aromas of violet on the nose with notes of black pepper and a lively freshness on the palate due to the particular climate of the region
CUVEE DIANA ROSÉ
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
AOP
60% Cabernet Sauvignon + 20% Grenache + 20% Syrah
This wine is delicate and fruity on the nose with notes of red berries. Fresh and lively on the palate with remarkable length.
LE MAS
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Vin de France
100% Merlot
RESERVE DE JEANNE
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Vin de France
100% Chardonnay
This wine is named after Alain Maurel’s father, Georges. In life, he was imposing, in both his personality and his physique. Given the rich structure and elegant tannins of this wine, naming it Georges was an obvious choice. The wine is made in the style of the region, with beautiful freshness and balance. The wine
has intense notes of red fruits with spice and tobacco undertones.
LES DISSIDENTS
LES PAIENS PRÉJUGÉS
CASSANDRE
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Vin de France
100% Chardonnay
The Préjugés exhibits notes of grapefruit and tropical fruits, punctuated by a disctinct nuttiness from the barrel aging process. The wine is fresh, with a touch of minerality.
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Vin de France
100% Vermentino
This wine is fresh and lively with notes of white peach, sweet citrus and linden blossoms. Round mid palate with a long finish.
LES PAIENS LE PARIA
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Vin de France
100% Grenache
LA MUSE
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Vin de France
100% Syrah
A juicy and explosive wine, Le Paria is a fresh and intense expression of Grenache. This wine displays notes of raspberry and strawberry, with hints of white pepper.
LES PAIENS L'INTRUS
LES PAIENS L'IDIOT
CANDIDE
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Vin de France
100% Merlot
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Vin de France
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Vin de France
100% Chenin Blanc
L’Idiot is juicy, focused and balanced on the palate with great freshness and minerality reminiscent of river stone.
Candide is a focused and elegant wine with notes of pear, quince and a dusting of salinity, most likely from the Atlantic ocean breeze. This wine displays a refreshing and precise minerality on the palate.
LE BATARD
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Vin de France
100% Arvine
This wine is lively & bright with striking minerality, floral aromas with a touch of citrus and pear. Nice length on palate.
PURITAINE
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Vin de France
100% Syrah
Puritaine is a deep, focused, and elegant wine, displaying concentrated notes of violets and spice on both the nose and the palate. The wine is well-balanced and fresh.
PAUL
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d’Oc
100% Cabernet Franc
Paul is a focused and elegant wine. On both the nose and the palate, the wine displays notes of ripe blackcurrants punctuated with hints of mint. The wine is well-balanced and fresh, with high aging potential.
PATIENCE
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d’Oc
100% Cabernet Franc
Patience is focused and elegant, displaying concentrated notes of ripe blackcurrants punctuated with hints of mint on both the nose and palate. The wine is well-balanced, fresh and full of aging potential.
IL ÉTAIT UNE FOIS
COUP DE CHANCE
(COLOMBARD/CHENIN)
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d'Oc
70% Colombard, 20% Chenin, 10% Gros Manseng
On the nose, "Coup de Chance" displays notes of grapefruit and lemon. On the palate, the wine is focused, well-balanced, and fresh.
TETE DE PIOCHE
(MERLOT)
TREVE ESTIVALE ROSÉ
TETE EN L'AIR
(CHARDONNAY)
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d'Oc
100% Chardonnay
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d'Oc
70% Cabernet Sauvignon,
30% Grenache
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d’Oc
100% Merlot
On the nose, “Téte en l’air” displays aromatic complexity, with notes of exotic fruits and honey punctuated with a touch of toast. On the palate, the wine displays minerality and focus, with balanced structure and freshness.
Tréve Estivale exhibits aromas of ripe strawberry and raspberry. On the palate, the wine is fruity, round, and lively with a lingering finish.
“Téte de Pioche” displays notes of cocoa, orange peel, and ripe red fruit. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced and fresh.
COUP DE SANG
(CABERNET SAUVIGNON)
AMNESIE
(SYRAH)
JULES
(RESERVE)
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d’Oc
80% Cabernet, 20% Cabernet Franc
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d’Oc
100% Syrah
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d’Oc
60% Syrah, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot
"Coup de Sang" displays aromas of ripe pepper and blackcurrant. On the palate, the wine displays a roundness and silky texture, with notes of blackcurrant and a fresh, lingering finish.
“Amnésie” displays intense aromas of violets on the nose. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced and fresh, exhibiting notes of blackberry, cassis, and black pepper.
“Jules” is a fresh expression of the Cabardès terroir, exhibiting notes of red fruit and spice on the nose and the palate. This wine has a well-balanced structure with elegant tannins.
CAMILLE
(GRAND RESERVE)
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
IGP Pays d’Oc
60% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot
“Camille” exhibits aromas of tobacco, red fruit, spice, and mocha. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced and structured, with fresh and elegant tannins and toasted vanilla notes.
