samedi 28 mars 2015

Wine dinner: Chateau de la Font du Loup Winemaker dinner

La Font du Loup (the fountain of the wolf) is both a famous lieu-dit situated in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape within the commune of Courthézon, and the name of the natural spring in the middle of the estate. Legend has it that wolves from nearby Mont Ventoux would stop to drink at the spring as they made their way to the Provençal plains. The Château was acquired by the Melia family in 1942. Today, Anne-Charlotte Melia, the granddaughter of the founder, and her husband, Laurent, oversee the estate and the winemaking.


 We are pleased to welcome Anne-Charlotte to Le Terroir for a tasting of her latest release of wines from Château de La Font du Loup.
Since she was a small child, Anne-Charlotte would help her father in the cellar at Château de La Font du Loup. “I was born under a foudre,” she told us. “Wine is a part of my family culture. And I also like that anywhere in the world one can find wine lovers to share a bottle and conversation.” 


Her enthusiasm shows in the wine. But Anne-Charlotte gives the most credit to location. “Our vineyards are at the top of a hill, facing north,” she explains. “This and the sandy soil (similar to close by legendary Château Rayas) give our wines freshness, elegance, and delicacy. For a small part, it’s our way of doing the wines, never over-extracted, vinification at cool temperature, and no new oak.” 

There is also an emphasis on environmental stewardship at the vineyard. The soils are fertilized with 100% organic composted sheep manure and grape pomace. When possible, vegetation is left between vines to improve soil structure and resist erosion. “Supervised control” methods are used to keep disease and pests at an acceptable level, with importance given to natural enemies over chemical alternatives.  



Wine acclaim:

Cuvee Puy Rolland 2012: 93pts Robert Parker:”boasts thrilling notes of kirsch, orange blossom, dried flowers, sea breeze and dusty soil on the nose, followed by a medium to full-bodied wine that has beautiful concentration, ultra-fine tannin and a seamless, silky texture that keeps you coming back to the glass.”
                                              17/20 La Revue des Vins de France: “Fresh and delicate wine on the palate. A very elegant Chateauneuf du Pape.”

Chateauneuf du Pape 2012: 92pts Robert Parker: “medium-bodied, elegant, seamless and decidedly polished, feminine style. This beauty will dish out loads of pleasure through 2022.”
                                                    17/20 La Revue des Vins de France: “Very pure and intense wine. A great seducer!

We will taste the following wines, served alongside a four course menu created by our chef, Tomiyama-San:
-Chateauneuf du Pape blanc 2013
-Cotes du Rhone 2013
-Chateauneuf du Pape 2013
-Chateauneuf du Pape 2008
-Chateauneuf du pape Le Puy Rolland 2013


Cost of the session: Y12.000
Date: Wednesday 15th April from 19:30

Please book in advance by phone or through our website.
Number of seats for session is limited to 20.
Phone: 03-­6915-­3857
Email: cedric.lacroze@creperie-mont-st-michel.com



La Font du Loup(狼の泉)は、CourthézonにあるChâteauneuf-du-Papeの中心地として、また、その地域にある天然の泉の名前として知られています。かつて、Ventoux山付近から狼たちがその泉でのどを潤していたという伝説が残っています。シャトーは1942年にMelia家の所有となり、今日では創業者の孫娘であるAnne-Charlotte Melia氏とその夫のLaurent氏がその地を受け継ぎ、ワイン造りを行っています。

今回は、そのAnne-Charlotte氏をル・テロワールでのワイン会にお招きする運びとなりました。ワイン会では、Château de La Font du Loupの彼女の最新のワインをご紹介します。Anne-Charlotte氏は、彼女がまだ子供だった頃から、 Château de La Font du Loupのセラーで父親の手伝いをしていました。「私は大樽のもとに生まれました」と彼女は言います。「ワインは、私の家族の文化の一部です。そして、世界中のどこにいようとも、ボトルと会話をシェアすれば、ワインを愛する人たちが見つかるのも好きです」。

彼女の情熱はワインに現れています。しかし、彼女がもっとも重きを置くのはロケーションです。彼女の説明によると、「私たちのワイン畑は丘の頂上に位置し、北を向いています。このロケーションと、(Château Rayasによく似た)砂を含んだ土壌が、ワインに新鮮さ、上品さ、繊細さを与えるのです」。 



今回のワイン会では、ワインに合わせた富山シェフのフルコースディナーとともに、5種類のワインをご堪能いただけます。
-Chateauneuf du Pape blanc 2013
-Cotes du Rhone 2013
-Chateauneuf du Pape 2013
-Chateauneuf du Pape 2008
-Chateauneuf du pape Le Puy Rolland 2013
 


会費:12,000円
日時: 2015年4月15日(水)19:30より
席数:限定20名様 

お席に限りがございますので、お早めにお電話またはメールでのご予約をお願いいたします。
電話: 03-­6915-­3857
Email: cedric.lacroze@creperie-mont-st-michel.com

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