Saturday Wine Tasting 2-4pm
New French Arrivals from Kysela Imports
...with Mr. Fred Wright, y'all!
Come drink some delicious wines with one of our favorite humans!
Kysela Imports Wine Tasting
Le Petit Bijou
Saturday, Feb 11th 2-4pm
*Our original location- 103 North Side Square*
$20 Per Person (Wine Tasting Only)
Reservations Requested. Call 256-964-7980
Presented by special guest,
Fred Wright of Johnson Brothers Distributing
2019 Château Crabitey Graves Blanc, Bordeaux, France $35.99
Chateau Crabitey Graves Blanc displays a fine, light yellow color and a nice brilliance. Its nose is fine and complex - even lemony with its pomelo scent - with some smoky notes. In the mouth, the wine is fully developed and complex, with a nice volume as well as a light acidity for the freshness. The finish is long and distinguishes itself by nice and light woody and citrus fruit aromas.
"Fresh, pretty nose of gooseberries, lime zest, lemon and green apple. Light to medium body with sharp acidity. Tangy and citrusy. 70% sauvignon blanc and 30% semillon. Vegan." -James Suckling
2020 Stéphane Marchand, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France $38.99
The wine is a blend of the following Sancerre terroirs: 50% Caillotttes, 40% Terres Blanches and 10% Silex.
The grapes are coming from parcels located in Amigny, a hamlet located half a mile away South from the most famous terroir of Chavignol.
Average 35 years. 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Vinified in concrete tanks and large oak barrels. Aged for 10 months. Wine was slightly filtered before bottling.
2021 Les Gentilhommes Mâcon-Péronne, Burgundy, France $25.99
100 % Chardonnay -- Single Vineyard from the heart of the Macon
This single-vineyard Chardonnay is produced in the village of Péronne, in the heart of the Maconnais region in Burgundy, from 40 year-old vines planted on the limestone based soils of the Mount Epin. A beautiful golden color with green reflections, delicate toasty notes and attractive aromas of citrus and ripe summer fruits combine with floral and honey nuances that are typical of the old vines. Fresh, ample and full-bodied on the palate, the wine is perfect by itself as an aperitif and delicious during the meal.
2020 Jean Arthaud Morgon Côte du Py Cru Du Beaujolais, France $28.99
In the heart of the Crus area of Beaujolais, wines of “Morgon” AOC are often described as best representing the character of their terroir. The appellation is dominated by a hill called Mont du Py. Its soil of decomposed schist gives typical aromas to the wines. French winemakers usually describe this particularity in a verb: “morgonner”, be like a Morgon. This Morgon Côte du Py is produced on this hill peaking at 300m above sea-level. The selected parcels are very sunny, on south-oriented steep slopes.
Deep ruby in color, this wine offers a complex nose, mineral and fruity. It mingles aromas of ripe raspberry, black and morello cherries with hints of flint, ink, clove and black pepper. The highly vibrant palate has a sound underlying structure which is powerful yet velvety, thanks to tannins which, despite mellowing, are still very perceptible. This is a stylish wine bearing the hallmarks of its terroir with a long and spicy finish.
This wine has also a very good ageing potential and will start to develop some secondary aromas after 5 or 6 years if kept properly in a wine cellar.
Slight filtration before bottling, no fining. 85% of the wine was aged in cement tank, and 15% of the wine was aged during 6 months in 2-year-old French Oak 228-liter barrels.
2020 Vignobles Lassagne, Lussac Saint-Émilion Luccianus Amphore, Bordeaux, France $47.99
Luccianus is the name of Gallo-Roman origin designating the town of Lussac and its vineyard dating from the 4th century. This 100% Cabernet Franc is produced from the estate oldest vines of 100 years of age and is a return to ancestral aging techniques. The amphora aging gives out a very expressive wine with a superb aromatic radiance and very silky tannins all without a woody note.
The wine shows a beautiful deep purple color. The nose is complex and rich with intense notes of fruits and spices. The palate is round and powerful with silky tannins.
Traditional fermentation. Malolactic fermentation in amphora. Aging for 12 months in Amphora.
2016 Domaine Fayolle, Crozes-Hermitage La Rochette, Rhone Valley, France $35.99
The wine shows a deep ruby red color and has plenty to offer with red and black fruit aromas, as well as a good minerality. The finish is long, clean and juicy and offers some white pepper spiciness typical of the best Crozes-Hermitage.
100% Syrah, Average age of vines 25 years. Loess and red granitic soils. Sustainable Farming Practices.
Full cluster; skin contact maceration for 15 days; alcoholic fermentation; delestage ('rack and return'). Malolactic fermentation in neutral French oak; aging for 12-15 months.
2019 Alain Jaume et Fils, Crozes-Hermitage La Butte d'Or, Rhone Valley France $39.99
Alain Jaume Crozes Hermitage La Butte d'Or is made from 100 percent Syrah.
The wine comes from vineyards planted on well drained soils that are composed of gravels deposited by the Isere and Rhone Rivers. They store heat and bring a beautiful expression of Syrah.
The nose offers intense aromas of violet, blueberry and blackcurrant that mingle with subtle notes of mint and black pepper. In the mouth, the wine is juicy and pleasant with a velvety texture.
Hand-picked grapes, vinification in stainless steel vats. Total destemming. Cold pre-fermentation maceration.
"The 2019 Crozes-Hermitage La Butte D'Or is incredibly spicy and peppery, with a medium-bodied, elegant, nicely balanced style. Delivering silky yet present tannins as well as good acidity, it’s just about as gulpable and delicious as they come. Enjoy bottles over the coming 4-6 years."- Jeb Dunnuck
