BOX N°9 “OENOFILLES” Pira – Asphodèle – Vernay

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One of the smallest organic wineries in Piedmont

FOR WHOM:

research of peasant agriculture and haute couture.

WHY:

Chiara Boschis, the only woman to be part of the Barolo Boys, an association of 4 wineries at the basis of the revival of Barolo wines.

WITH WHOM:

Those who like to share.

STYLE:

Concentrated and elegant with juicy acidity.

IN THE KITCHEN:

Osso Bucco of veal with olives, onglet with grilled peppers.

BONUS :

The estate produces 30,000 bottles, a drop in the bucket in ITALY.

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First dry white wine in the history of Château Climens and please use biodynamic methods!

FOR WHOM:

dreamers and go-getters who like challenges.

WHY:

This is unexpected from a Sauternes 1er Cru that produces great sweet wines.

WITH WHOM:

the one who has already tasted everything, who looks for nuggets.

STYLE:

Bérénice Lurton defines it as a stream that runs over rocks!

IN THE KITCHEN:

Dare to try the frog leg in tempura or the brandade of cod with lemongrass

BONUS :

“The asphodel is a field lily that grows in limestone soil. It fits well with the characteristics of the wine: grace, purity, body and freshness.

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One of the most difficult terraced vineyards to operate. Everything is done by hand!

FOR WHOM:

the one who likes good surprises

WHY:

For Christine Vernay and her constant ambition to improve this emblematic estate created by her father Georges Vernay. A recognized reference in the Northern Rhône.

WITH WHOM:

the hard to convince.

STYLE:

Peach, apricot, roasted almond, amplitude.

IN THE KITCHEN:

crayfish salad with mango and quinoa

BONUS :

Its name refers to a legend of the pilat: the giant Samson put a foot on the right bank and drank in the Rhone.