An Intriguing Alternative To Chardonnay...
2002 and 2004 Vintage Available
These award-winning wines of “Les Marionnettes” are produced adjacent to the Mediterranean coast of Southern France. William-Harrison Imports is thrilled to be the sole U.S. importer to offer these extraordinary wines. These wines represent an excellent value for the category because they are produced with low yields in an ultra-modern winery with the most modern techniques. We buy these by the container in order to offer you significant savings. Unlike their California counterparts, the vineyard owners at Les Marionnettes did not go out and buy coastal property in the last decade or so to make inexpensive wine of high quality. The vineyard owners have owned their properties for generations, and are not compelled by large mortgage payments (or boat payments) to push the yields beyond the norm. Exceeding the normal yield for noble grape varieties gives the wine off flavors and a thin consistency. Imagine, would you prefer 4 tons of grapes per acre or 8 tons? Which would make better wine? The excellent weather, adherence to lower yields, and cool nights gives these wines a refreshing, full-flavored character and a reasonable price.

Now the major white grape in the Northern Rhône, it produces fine, fruit-scented full-bodied wines, the best of which is Hermitage White. Grown within sight of the Mediterranean, stainless steel fermentation preserves the wine's lovely fruit and fragrance. Fresh ripe fruit on the nose and palate, with clean flavors, a rich, round middle and a lengthy finish makes this wine a great alternative for those tired of overly oaked Chardonnays. It is also excellent with all sorts of food including spicy, garlicky or well herbed. This is a favorite at many of our portfolio tastings.

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