{"id":44276,"date":"2024-01-11T18:24:26","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T17:24:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/?p=44276"},"modified":"2024-01-11T18:44:53","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T17:44:53","slug":"2024-wine-domaine-brusset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francevisiting.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/11\/2024-wine-domaine-brusset\/","title":{"rendered":"Why not starting 2024 with the Rh\u00f4ne Valley wines of the Domaine Brusset, from Les Travers to Montmirail?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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..they also engage in sustainable<\/strong> practices, promoting biodiversity<\/strong> and environmental<\/strong> preservation. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Domaine Brusset<\/strong>‘s efforts are not limited to wine<\/strong> production..  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Domaine Brusset is a family wine estate located in the Rh\u00f4ne Valley and founded several generations ago. This legendary wine estate has been able to combine tradition and modernity to produce wines of recognized quality. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Since then, the passion for wine and the know-how, passed down from generation to generation, have shaped the identity of the estate. Adding to this, the unique terroir<\/em> of the Rh\u00f4ne Valley gives the wines of the Brusset estate distinctive characteristics. The vineyards benefit from ideal exposure, diverse soils and even a Mediterranean climate, creating conditions conducive to the cultivation of noble grape varieties such as syrah<\/em>, grenache<\/em> and viognier<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The philosophy of the Domaine Brusset is based on respect for nature  and artisanal winemaking. Manual harvesting, control of yields and parsimonious use of inputs make it possible to preserve the authentic expression of the terroir in each bottle. The Domaine Brusset has also been able to adapt to market developments by investing in modern winemaking and aging techniques. This combination of innovation and respect for tradition has allowed the estate to remain competitive while preserving its heritage.<\/strong> By AP<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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..and stand in a certain harmony<\/strong> with soils<\/strong> and vines<\/strong>, through the Gigondas<\/strong><\/em>, Cairanne<\/strong><\/em>, Ventoux<\/strong><\/em> and C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne<\/em> <\/strong>appellations..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The arms<\/strong> of the family reflect a rich history<\/strong>, at the tip of this Rh\u00f4ne Valley <\/strong>region, including 4 of the most emblematic local appellations<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Then, let’s talk about the Domaine Andr\u00e9 Brussset<\/strong><\/a> initiated in 1947<\/strong>. This charming diversified and fragmented domain<\/strong> has been already lasting for 3 generations, since its foundation by Andr\u00e9 Brusset<\/strong>. Followed afterwards by Daniel<\/strong> and his son Laurent<\/strong> who tried as much as possible to carry on the tradition<\/strong>, notably by expanding the estate<\/strong> which today covers 87 hectares<\/strong> (photo credits: Domaine Brusset). <\/p>\n

For your information, this Domaine Andr\u00e9 Brusset<\/strong> is located between the cities of Orange<\/strong>, Vaison-la-Romaine<\/strong> and Boll\u00e8ne<\/strong>, in the sunny Vaucluse<\/strong> department. <\/p>\n

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..the harvest<\/strong> of last year seem to be abundant!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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All roads lead to these C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne<\/strong>..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In order to extract the most fruity assets of wines<\/strong>, its vineyards<\/strong> are cultivated at very low yields. The diversity of plots<\/strong>, reflect a certain respect for terroir<\/strong><\/em> and its vegetation<\/strong>, with the goal to obtain a complete range<\/strong> of high quality products. Adding to this, red wines<\/strong> represent 95% of the domain<\/strong>‘s production here but this vineyard<\/strong> also produces a natural sweet wine<\/strong>. This elixir<\/strong><\/em> is native from old 70-year-old vines<\/strong>, mainly planted on clay<\/strong> slopes and composed of grenache noir<\/strong> <\/em>and even a touch of Marc de Gigondas<\/strong><\/em>. Indeed, the Gigondas<\/strong><\/em> importance holds its full importance there, since some Montmirail<\/strong><\/em> vineyards<\/strong> were the last acquisitions by the Domaine Andr\u00e9 Brusset<\/strong>, in 1986<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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..this wine<\/strong>\u2019s grainy tannins<\/strong> call out for a real pairing<\/strong>. Enjoy this Gigondas<\/strong><\/em> alongside grilled<\/strong> dishes with Proven\u00e7al<\/strong><\/em> herbs, or aged<\/strong> cheese.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This elixir<\/strong><\/em> proposes is a harmonious and smooth drinking<\/strong> experience, with a lively seam of acidity<\/strong>.. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Standing at the foot of the dizzy Dentelles de Montmirail<\/strong><\/em>, those 19 hectares of vines<\/strong> are situated on an exceptional AOC<\/strong> covering Jurassic<\/strong> terraces and Triassic<\/strong> limestone. Without missing that around the city of Carpentras<\/strong>, stands the AOC Ventoux<\/strong><\/em>. For instance, 5 hectares of vines<\/strong> are planted on Les Boudalles<\/strong><\/em> estate. The rest of the production is cultivated within the C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne <\/strong>appellation, respecting the ancestral<\/strong> tradition.<\/p>\n

For instance, the Tradition<\/strong><\/em> Le Grand Montmirail 2022<\/em><\/strong> contains a blend of composed mainly grenache<\/strong><\/em>, but also syrah<\/strong><\/em>, mourv\u00e8dre<\/strong><\/em>, and cinsault<\/strong><\/em>. It is medium to full-bodied<\/strong> on the palate, with notes of cassis<\/strong>, blackberry<\/strong>, and blueberry<\/strong>, supported by hints of cocoa<\/strong> and dried herbs<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

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..to join the complete Cairanne<\/strong><\/em> tribe reunited here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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This viognier<\/strong><\/em> grape is ready to get collected..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At last, don’t also miss their wines<\/strong> from the Cairanne<\/strong><\/em> appellation, mostly embodied by \u201cLes Coteaux des Travers\u201d<\/strong><\/em> territory. Composed of 40 hectares of vines<\/strong> planted on slopes full of clay-limestone<\/strong> soils, surrounded by large pebbles<\/strong>. The average 30 year old vines<\/strong> remain manually harvested, along a traditional vinification<\/strong> and destemming<\/strong> without any yeast<\/strong> addition, plus aging for 6 months in vats<\/strong>… This ensemble<\/em> gives birth to fabulous wines<\/strong>, we can mention here Les Travers 2020<\/strong><\/em>, which is a really impressive Cairanne <\/strong><\/em>labeled C\u00f4tes-du-Rh\u00f4ne Villages<\/strong><\/em> item. Thus, this supple and velvety red wine<\/strong> offers gourmet<\/strong> sensations of ripe fruit<\/strong>, spices<\/strong> and liquorice<\/strong> aromas, whose supple tannins<\/strong> predispose to a lingering finish<\/strong> and adaptable to any culinary<\/strong> occasion!<\/p>\n

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\"\"Without forgetting the option of their Cairanne<\/strong><\/em> white wine<\/strong> version, known under L\u2019Esprit de Papet 2022<\/strong><\/em>. A particularly fruity<\/strong> and ripe <\/strong>vintage, starring a specific vinification<\/strong> using direct pneumatic<\/strong> pressing<\/strong> and cold settling<\/strong>. Indeed, this includes an alcoholic<\/strong> fermentation in barrels<\/strong> with stirring but without any yeast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

From its golden<\/strong> robe, displaying silver<\/strong> reflects, you would surely appreciate its floral<\/strong> and spicy<\/strong> fragrance, where white flowers<\/strong>, pear<\/strong>, peach<\/strong>, cloves<\/strong>, cinnamon<\/strong> and nutmeg<\/strong> notes get together. The palate<\/strong> of this wine<\/strong> would also bewitch you with its mineral and fresh lemony<\/strong> length, preceding a final toasted<\/strong> and saline<\/strong> touch. Ideal to accompany your finest diners<\/strong>, from appetizers<\/strong> to cheeses<\/strong>, such as asparagus<\/strong>, grilled prawns<\/strong>, without missing  sweet spices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Otherwise, if you are allergic to sulfites<\/strong>. You have the choice to opt for a round and powerful wine<\/strong>, still based on a blend of grenache<\/strong><\/em> and syrah <\/strong><\/em>grape varieties. But this time, this sulfite-free<\/strong> edition of Cairanne<\/em> 2020<\/strong> tends to express the most on very ripe fruity<\/strong> notes and spices<\/strong>. Its fragrance<\/strong> reveals a floral<\/strong> hint of peony<\/strong> and black berries<\/strong> flavors, completed by strawberries<\/strong> and even some liquorice<\/strong> spices. After this statement, you could appreciate its silky<\/strong> and fruity<\/strong> tannins before a fresh<\/strong> and peppery<\/strong> finish.<\/p>\n

More information on the official website<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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