Friday, April 19th
Le Petit Bijou
Spanish & French Wine Tasting
w/ Kysela Pere Et Fils
Call 256-964-7980

"In a few short years Kysela has emerged as one of the finest palates and selectors of top wine, whether it be an inexpensive Muscadet or a top of the line Burgundy."
-Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, Issue #205

Spanish & French Wine Tasting
w/ Kysela Pere Et Fils Imports
Le Petit Bijou
Friday, April 19th
4pm - 6pm, $20
With Special Guest, Rob Charles of United Johnson Brothers
256-964-7980 to Reserve

2022 Domaine De Brizé, Anjou Les Grès Blanc, Loire Valley, France $22.99
Brize Les Gres Anjou Blanc is made from 100% Chenin Blanc.  This is a dry wine. Easy drink, fresh with good acidity. The aromas are persistant with Apricot and Peach. The wine is made with grapes grown in a parcel called "les grès".   Pair with cheese and Seafood.
Domaine de Brize is located in the town of Terranjou, in the Maine-et-Loire department of the Loire Valley. The 40 hectare-estate was born in the middle of the 18th century, founded by the Delhumeau family.
The vineyard is planted on highly diversified soils dominated by silico-clay, shale-sandstone and faluns. The viticulture practices meet the 'Terra Vitis' approach in respecting nature, people, the environment and the soil.


2022  Luis XIV, Alicante Brisat, Spain $34.99
Luis XIV Brisat is made from 100 percent 100% Merseguera.

Produced from old vines Marseguera (Gobelet / bush vines) with no irrigation and planted at 540 meters of altitude.

Intense yellow color, with orange reflections. On the nose it is very intense, with floral and fruity sensations reminiscent of a Mediterranean garden. In the mouth it has good tension, with medium tannins and very persistent aromas. Fine tannins.

It is a very intense white wine, which perfectly accompanies meat or fish-based rice dishes from Alicante, as well as different stews and seafood tapas.


2018 Domaine De Brizé, Anjou Villages Clos Médecin, Loire Valley, France $25.99
Brize Clos Medecin Anjou Villages is made from  60% Cabernet Fran and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.
This is the flagship of the Estate. lCos Medecin has been produced at the estate for 90 years. All the grapes for this wine come from a very special parcel. The wine offers red fruit aromas. It is fresh, round and ample in the mouth.  Pairs with red meat, cheese, and barbecue. 
Lightly mulled dark cherry fruit flavors mix with tobacco, olive and sanguine notes, ending with a flicker of bay on the chalk-lined finish. Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. - Wine Spectator


2019 Domaine Le Bihan, Touraine Côt-Carde, Loire valley, France $28.99
Maison Le Bihan is located in the Loire Valley in a small village called Angé (not to be confused with Angers).   Laurent is the 3rd generation winemaker and his son Romain will be the 4th generation. 
Le Bihan Touraine Rouge Cot-Carde is made from 100% Cot (same as Malbec).

Purple red color.  The nose is open and offers a cocktail of red fruits. The mouth is mineral and fine. This wine offers an alliance between woody notes and black fruit.  Pair with simmered dishes, red meats.


2021 Luis XIV, Alicante Ánforas, Spain $28.99
Luis XIV Anforas is made from 60% Monastrell, 30% Arcos and 10% Bonicaire. Bright ruby ​​color with violet hues. On the nose it is very intense and fresh, transmitting all the varietal authenticity of the Monastrell, Arcos and Bonicaire.


Domaine de la Mordorée, Lirac Rouge La Dame Rousse, Rhone Valley, France $32.99

Mordoree Lirac Rouge Dame Rousse is made from 50% Grenache, 50% Syrah
Color: Deep Red
Nose : Red fruits (raspberry, black-current) and flowers (violet).
Palate : Full, rich and ample, long finish, nice concentration.
Aging potential : 7 to 9 years
Surface : 22 Ha. Yield : 40 Hl./Ha. Vineyard age : 40 years Terroir : Clay / chalk, clay / limestone and sandy with pebble stones. Harvest : by hand Vinification : 100% destemmed , long 30 days maceration with a maximum of 34°C temperature
Pairs well with red meats, grilled meats, game and cheeses.
 Review:  "Aromas of spiced cherries, forest berries and sweet spices. Medium body with fine tannins. Layered and textured with a velvety mid-palate. Balanced and harmonious with a focused finish and excellent length. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold."
- James Suckling (May 2023), 93 pts