We have two amazing tastings coming up! Christmas Wine Tasting
Thursday, Dec 22nd
&
Grower Champagne Tasting
Thursday, Dec 29th!
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Christmas Wine Tasting
Le Petit Bijou
Thursday, Dec 22nd 4-6pm
*Our original location- 103 North Side Square*
$20 Per Person (Wine Tasting Only)
Reservations Requested.
Call 256-964-7980
Presented by special guest,
Allaina Lawrence of International Imports
2021 Domaine Courtault-Micehlet Chablis, Burgundy, France $25.99
This Chablis is produced from vineyards located on slopes benefiting from a mainly south, southwest sun exposure in villages of the Northwestern part of the Chablis area (Lignorelles, Beine, Villy and Chablis).
Golden colored and very aromatic with white flowers, fresh fruit, lime, citrus aromas as well as a bergamot. Pleasant mouthfeel, supple, crisp, fruity flavors. There is a touch of acidity, revealing a deliciously integrated minerality.
NV Naveran Cava Brut, Penedes, Spain $12.99
Naveran Brut Vintage is an estate-bottled vintage organic Cava from Alt Penedés. Proprietor Michel Gillieron Parellada's goal with this organic Cava is to show the purity, youth and bright flavor character of the three indigenous grapes used to make it. Xarel-lo contributes body, Macabeo gives aromatic intensity and Parellada lends acidity to the wine.
2020 Chateau De Parenchere Bordeaux Superior Rouge, Bordeauxf, France $18.99
This traditional Parenchère blend is generally very fleshy, with a very deeply colored robe. Characterized by a good balance between fruit and tannin, it displays distinct red fruit aromas with a long, sustained finish.The estate’s traditional wine is produced using vines aged 20 years on average and is usually made up of all the different grape varieties grown on the property.
2020 Los Arraez Arcos, Spain $17.99
This plot is from our quarter-century-old vines, located in the middle of the mountain at 735 meters above sea level. It is the highest plot of the Font de la Figuera. Lands inhabited by wild deer that take care of our vines and appear to greet us during the grape harvest, giving us magical moments.
Made in a 9,000L French oak foudre and later aged in it for 6 months. Our 100% Arcos is a fruity wine with pleasant balsamic notes. A fresh and light wine with a sweet center of mouth and a long and complex finish.
2020 Michel Chignard Fleurie "Les Moriers", Beaujolais, France $28.99
Despite being light on its feet, it bears a soupçon of savory smoke as well as a spine of minerality and staying power more commonly associated with Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie’s neighbor.
That makes sense in this bottling, since the Moriers parcel—a historic lieu-dit that ranked as a first growth in an 1874 classification of the region’s vineyards—is directly next door to Moulin-à-Vent. A bottle of Beaujolais that bears mesmerizing finesse, depth, stamp of terroir, and also happens to stand tall as one of the region’s great values? Put me down for a case!—Tom Wolf
NV Famille Chasselay "Je T'Aime Mais J'Ai Soif" Gamay, France $16.99
Biodynamic/Natural/Low Sulfites This beautiful Gamay is basically declassified Beaujolais. While the fruit is all from the 2019 vintage, the producers didn't want to be hemmed in with the AOC designation of Beaujolais (a small amount of the fruit came from just outside Beaujolais) -- so they decided to release it as a non-vintage Table Wine (Vin De France)! This is a lovely, elegant, Burgundian expression of the grape. It has beautiful aromatics and is done in the local tradition of semi-carbonic maceration and then aged in concrete. The result is fresh, light red fruit.
2021 Chateau Les Croisille “Cocori Cot”, Loire Valley, France $16.99
Malbec and Merlot from 35 year old vines. The grapes underwent carbonic maceration and ageing in concrete to provide a more approachable style of 'big red' from this South-West corner of France.
The Croisille family's winemaking journey began in 1979 when Cécile and Bernard rented an abandoned property on the Causses terroir in Luzech. They dedicate themselves to restoring life into these lands, gradually giving way to plots of Malbec. A true family affair here, with their son Germain joining them in 2008, followed by Nicolas, his childhood friend, in 2010 and finally Simon, the last of the family to become involved in 2015.
20 Yves Leccia "YL" Il De Beaute Rouge, Corsica $32.99
The 1960s in Corsica saw a widespread expansion of viticulture, much of it subsidized by the French government, entailing mass planting of purportedly “noble” French grape varieties in place of the humble native cépages. That trend has now been completely turned on its head as Corsican vignerons reclaim their heritage and focus on the island’s wealth of autochthonous varieties, with great success. In this bottling from Yves Leccia, the French import Grenache—called Elegante in Corsica—takes center stage, offering fragrant notes of lavender spiced with balmy Mediterranean brush. A splash of the indigenous Niellucciu completes the blend, adding some muscle to this savory, floral red whose sunny island flavors come into focus when slightly chilled.—Anthony Lynch
And Coming up!!!!!
Grower Champagne Tasting
Le Petit Bijou
Thursday, Dec 29h 4-6pm
*Our original location- 103 North Side Square*
$39 Per Person (Wine Tasting Only)
Reservations Requested. Call 256-964-7980
Presented by special guest,
Phil Oreh Of Alabama Crown
"Being Independant Grower (Récoltant-Manipulant) means managing the production from the land to the bottle, this is the guaranty of a unique wine, with a sense of place and dedicated people behind the product." - Nomine-Renard Champagne
NV Nomine-Renard Champagne Brut, Champagne, France $45.99
First and foremost, we are Winegrowers. Each generation has passed on to the next the same passion for our vineyard. We are the 3rd generation and we benefit from the most valuable experience of our family elders. We learn about the diversity of soils and climates of each plot, day after day. 3 grape-varieties planted across 6 different villages, spread in 36 plots!
Simon Nominé looks carefully after the vines until the grapes have reached their best. During harvest, the fruit is selected, hand-picked and directly pressed in our Cellar in Villevenard.
Being Independant Grower (Récoltant-Manipulant) means managing the production from the land to the bottle, this is the guaranty of a unique wine, with a sense of place and dedicated people behind the product.
A fresh and elegant Champagne, with lots of minerality and citrus fruits aromas. Ideal for Aperitif or to combine with fresh fish or smoked salmon. Champagne for celebration! Wine Spectator 91 points "Firm and focused, with a rich, smoky hint of tosted brioche carried on a lively bead and layered with more subtle notes of white peach , spun honey, lemon confit and pastry."
NV Valentin LeFlaive "Le Mesnil Sur Oger/15/50" Extra Brut Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru Champagne, France $98.99
Champagne Valentin Leflaive represents a unique interpretation of champagne bringing a Burgundian approach from Olivier Leflaive and his team into the champagne making emphasized the purity of the Chardonnay and the terroir of the Côte des Blancs. Made with extreme precision, each cuvée is a veritable celebration of minerality, finesse and complexity. Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Valentin Leflaive is composed exclusively of Chardonnay from one of the most prized Grand Crus in the Côte des Blancs.
Le Mesnil sur Oger Grand Cru is the heart of Côte des Blancs that shows Chardonnay at its very best.
100% manual harvest. Fractional pressing with pressure level (the first juices are separated from the rest and are eliminated). Vinified in thermoregulated stainless steel vats. Aged on the lees for over 40 months.
NV Valentin LeFlaive "Avize/16/40" Extra Brut Blanc De Blancs Grand Cru Champagne, France $95.99
It is a parcel-based Champagne of wines harvested exclusively in Avize classified Grand Cru (Coeur de Terroir parcel) and made with wines of the year and 17% reserve wines. The vines are on average 20 years old. This steep cru is oriented southeast on the Côte des Blancs, renowned for the quality of its Chardonnay grape variety and the quality of its chalky soil, thus contributing to the birth of very characteristic and exceptional champagnes. It is a Blanc de Blancs, aged for 42 months on slats in a deep cellar at constant temperature and sheltered from light, 17% of which comes from reserve wines. .
The gold color reveals emerald green reflections. On the nose and on the palate, citrus notes such as kumquat, lemon from Menton, pink grapefruit from Florida or clementine from Corsica, punctuated by touches of white flowers such as spring hawthorn, osmanthus or of linden. The finish melts gently into saline and suave notes all in length.
Avize Grand Cru combine complexity and amplitude. The vines are located in the heart of Côte des Blancs terroir. 100 % hand-harvest. Fractional pressing with pressure level. Fermented In stainless steel vats. Aged on laths at least 42 months.
NV Valentin LeFlaive "Ma/17/60" Brut Rose Grand Cru Champagne, France $77.99
Champagne Valentin Leflaive Rosé Grand Cru is characterized by an incomparable purity, finesse and freshness. Its salmon pink dress and its majestic effervescence enchant our senses. On the nose, refreshing citrus aromas combine with enchanting notes of raspberries and wild strawberries. The palate is precise and fresh with a mineral hint and sensual notes of small red fruits that titillate our taste buds. Have it with Ris de Veau, Charlotte with tomato, goat pie, Crayfish Timbale, Blue Lobster and Red Mullet.
NV Nomine-Renard Rose Brut, Champagne, France $45.99
A high proportion of Chardonnay gives the Brut Rosé sensuality and elegance. Intense red fruit aromas, a hint of cherry, fresh grapefruit, followed by a subtle velvety mouthful. Perfect with spicy dishes with ginger, anise or citrus notes, salty sweet dishes or a fresh fruit salad. Blend: 45% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir
NV Bertrand Senecort "Beau Joie" Brut Nature Special Cuvee Champagne, France $78.99 This producer is not a grower, but we couldn't resist!
Traditional French Style + A Beau Joie Twist. Beau Joie is a new champagne with a unique metal suit. Encased in a 100% copper armour, Beau Joie is both beautiful and environmentally friendly (the copper is recycled). The perfect gift or party piece. Inspired by the armour that the knights wore to protect the kingdom of France and the copper roofs of Paris. The only champagne where “innovation drives function design” handmade copper suit of armour acts as a grip for pouring, rubber thumb grip in the punt of the bottle, each Champagne has a different “suit of armour” patented design.
The estate is situated in Epernay, the heart of the Champagne region, and was founded in 1972 by Charles Ellner, a professional riddler who had been buying his own vineyards making small production champagnes for a small but dedicated clientele. Charles Ellner has grown to become a worldwide esteemed family-owned brand. In the hands of the fourth generation, the house now encompasses more than 54 hectares of vineyards, mainly in valle de la marne and région de sézanne, producing only about 1,000,000 bottles annually with their own styles, flavours and consistency in quality.