Gold Medal Winner Paris Fair 2004!
Delicious Bright, Citrusy and Rich White
It has been estimated that about 40% by volume of all wine produced in France originates in Languedoc-Roussillon. Consequently, William-Harrison has been particularly judicious and unusually selective in choosing the best wines from the best producers in their respective local areas and appellations.The remarkable and distinctive landscape of the Languedoc is a vast sea of vines reflecting different shades of green.The vines push back the borders of the scrub-covered landscape and compete for space even with holiday beaches and the towns and villages.Despite being the largest producer, they suffered through the fifties with a poor reputation.With the advent of modern technology and the stewardship of people like Ms. Claude Jourdan, many of the local wines are better than they ever have been and continue to improve.An added benefit for the consumer is that many of these vineyards were paid off decades or generations ago. So, unlike California, they are not paying top dollar for coastal land and are not having to recoup that enormous investment by charging the consumer for it. Better wine, less money!
Tired of Chardonnay?Try this!A new addition to our line, Ms. Claude Jourdan tends the vines and makes the wines at her family estate in the Picpoul area near Mèze on the Mediterranean coast, halfway between Marseille and the Spanish frontier.From the winery and vineyards you can see the oyster beds in the shallow Mediterranean a few hundred meters away.This domaine-bottled version is a big step up from the cooperatives in the area, since the Jourdan family takes great care to limit yields and create the best Picpoul you can buy.This wine has won many awards in France and abroad.Bright, citrusy, yet mouthfillingly rich, this wine has a great finish.
