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Fair Wind Wine - Official Site

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Wines Catalog - Buy Now in Ireland !

ctmvfww — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:48:00 GMT

French Wines carried by Sailing Ship to Ireland

For the first time, you can taste outstanding french wines carried by sailing ship!
Have a look on our Irish wine list and enjoy mediterranean flavours.

Coming soon, Fair Wind Wines available in UK & CANADA.

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Ref.033 - Croix Sainte Eulalie 2008

ctmvfww — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:36:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Domaine de la Croix Sainte Eulalie - 34360 PIERRERUE

Appellation : AOC Saint Chinian.

Ref.032 - Pierres Bleues Syrah 2008

ctmvfww — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:30:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Cave de Montagnac - 30350 MONTAGNAC

Appellation : Vin de Pays d'Oc.

Ref.031 - Angolet 2008

ctmvfww — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:22:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Domaine VALAMBELLE - 34480 LAURENS

Soil/Terroir : Schists.

Appellation : AOC Faugères.

75% Grenache, 20% Cinsault, 5% Carignan.

Ref.030 - Côtes du Rhône 2006

ctmvfww — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:12:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Domaine des Romarins 30390 DOMAZAN

Appellation : AOC Côtes du Rhône.

Ref.029 - Tour de Lubière Rosé 2007

ctmvfww — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:35:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Château Vessière - 30800 SAINT GILLES

Soil/Terroir : Gress.

Appellation : AOC Costières de Nîmes.

Mechanical and handpicked harvest.

70 % Syrah / 30 % Cinsault

Located at the top of the Costières de Nîmes region, the vineyard is south facing and benefits from constant sunshine. The Costières soil is made of Rhône rocky alluviums, better known as brownstone, and similar to the Cote du Rhône terraces. It mainly contains round flat stones of varying sizes (pebbles), with a constant mineralogical constitution.

This blend of Cinsault and Syrah comes from young grape vines from our Estate with an average harvest of 50 hl/ha. Its freshness and fruity aromas are its best asset. The wine combines lightness and vivacity.

The fruity character of this wine, its smoothness and freshness make it a possible alternative to other white wines to accompany red-fleshed fish. It would also be good with simple dishes such as poultry or charcuterie which would enhance the fruity bouquet of this wine.

This wine should be served very cool (10-12°C), as higher temperatures could make it taste heavier than it is.
This wine should be drunk within the first two years following harvest to enjoy its full aroma.

Ref.028 - Tour de Lubière Blanc 2007

ctmvfww — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:33:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Château Vessière - 30800 SAINT GILLES

Soil/Terroir : Gress.

Appellation : AOC Costières de Nîmes.

Mechanical and handpicked harvest.

70 % Grenache / 30 % Roussanne

Located at the top of the Costières de Nîmes region, the vineyard is south facing and benefits from constant sunshine. The Costières soil is made of Rhône rocky alluviums,better known as brownstone, and similar to the Cote du Rhône terraces.
It mainly contains round flat stones of varying sizes (pebbles), with a constant mineralogical constitution.

This vintage used an exceptionally low temperature which meant a particularly long fermentation. It takes forty-five days in total to create this characteristic wine.

This wine will not age well, so it is advised to drink it young. It is the perfect aperitif, but the berry aroma can also accompany a dessert of red berries.

This wine should be served chilled (10-12°C), but not too cold as it would spoil the taste. In fact, too low temperatures can trap the aromatic molecules and make the wine taste bland.
If you want to appreciate fully the freshness and aromatic richness of this wine, it should be consumed within the first two years following harvest.

Ref.027 - Tour de Lubière Rouge 2006

ctmvfww — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:31:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Château Vessière - 30800 SAINT GILLES

Soil/Terroir : Gress.

Appellation : AOC Costières de Nîmes.

Mechanical and handpicked harvest.

50 % Syrah / 30 % black Grenache / 20 % Mourvedre

The main quality of this wine is its pre-fermented blend of grapes from the vat process. This marriage of grapes reveals a ripe red and black berries aroma, as well as a fleshy and full-bodied feel in the tannins.

This wine would be a perfect accompaniment to charcuterie, grilled, fried or sautéed white meats, and all types of grilled food.

This wine is ideal at room temperature or slightly cooler (16 - 18 ° C) to reveal its fruity character.

Very pleasant from an early age, this wine will improve well for several years.

Ref.026 - Vin de Pays Coteaux de Murviel Rouge 2006

ctmvfww — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:26:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Domaine des Prés Lasses - 34480 AUTIGNAC

Soil/Terroir : Schists.

Appellation : Vin de Pays d'Oc.

100% Grenache.
40 years old vines.

The “Coteaux de Murviel” is a typical red from the south, full of energy and sun. this grenache blend, is made with harvest from parcels very close of the AOC area, all our wines are vinificated with the same care. the 2006 vintage is deliciously fruity and easy drinking

Ref.025 - Cousin Oscar, Vin de Table Rosé

ctmvfww — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:20:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Domaine Rimbert - 34360 BERLOU

Soil/Terroir : Schists Saint Chinian.

Appellation : Vin de Table.

30ha of old vineyard.

Ref.024 - Vin de Pays d'Oc Cuvée Tristan L 2001

ctmvfww — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:16:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Domaine Moulin Battant - 11600 VILLALIER

Soil/Terroir : Chalky Clay.

Appellation : Vin de Pays d'Oc.

100% Merlot.
Traditional vinification, hand picked harvest.

Red colour with black glints, clear and glittering. Deep perfume of spicy and peppery flavours, surrounded by blackberry and black currant aromas. Black currant and strawberry taste with beautiful tannins.

Wine for laying down.

Ref.023 - Vin de Pays d'Oc Rouge 2001

ctmvfww — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:15:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Domaine Moulin Battant - 11600 VILLALIER

Soil/Terroir : Chalky Clay.

Appellation : Vin de Pays d'Oc.

Merlot, Syrah, Carignan.
Traditional vinification, hand picked harvest.

Deep red colour with purple glints, clear and glittering. Fruits marmalade aromas and liquorice flavour. Beautiful silky tannins.

Ref.022 - AOC Costières de Nîmes Rouge Tradition 2006

ctmvfww — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:13:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Château Bellefontaine - 30640 BEAUVOISIN

Soil/Terroir : Pepples (galets).

Appellation : AOC Costières de Nîmes.

Ripened on the slopes edging the ponds of the "Petite Camargue", this vintage expresses a good marriage between the fruit of the grape and maturation in barrel.

Grape type
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

Wine-making
Picked at best skin maturity. Stem removal. Before fermentation, skins are bleeded at low temperature and under CO₂. Fermentation in controlled temperature tanks at 25/27°C. Long bleeding.

Our tasting
Deep sustained color with a big brightness. Strong nose of jam red fruits, spices, vanilla, liquorice. The first mouth is frank and harmonious. Strong finish of preserve fruits, light touch of wood. This wine is not filtered and some little dregs can therefore gather with time at the bottom of bottle.

Sommelier's advice
A haunch of venison with some olives, strong cheeses will be appreciated with this wine.

Ref.021 - Millepeyres 2005

ctmvfww — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:10:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Domaine VALAMBELLE - 34480 LAURENS

Soil/Terroir : Schists.

Appellation : AOC Faugères.

The vine has a garnet red colour, a discreet scent and a fruity, fresh and pleasant taste with very light tanins. Our traditional wine let you appreciate your all-day-meals as well as simple dinners with friends (ham, cheese, barbecue).

45% Grenache, 35% Carignan, 10% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah.

Ref.020 - Vin de Pays d'Oc Rouge 2005

ctmvfww — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:06:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Terres Falmet - 34370 CREISSAN

Soil/Terroir : Chalky clay Saint Chinian.

Appellation : Vin de Pays.

100% Cinsaut.
40 years old vines

Ref.019 - Vin de Pays Rouge 2006

ctmvfww — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:04:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Domaine Plô Notre Dame - 11600 BAGNOLES
Soil/Terroir : Chalky clay.

Appellation : Vin de Pays Minervois.

100% Merlot.
Grape Variety & Soil: 100% Merlot

The fruits mature on a chalky-clay side hill south exposed.

Gastronomie : A very refreshing wine, unbelievable as an aperitif also with grilled meats or roast beef…

Serve : 17°C - 18°C

Vintage:

2005: Birth of this vintage. Beautiful ruby red colour, deep & dark red shade. Black fruits nose, spices & liquorice flavours. Smooth & silky tannins.

Ref.018 - AOC Minervois 2006

ctmvfww — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:03:00 GMT

Winemaker : Domaine Plô Notre Dame - 11600 BAGNOLES
Soil/Terroir : Chalky clay.

Appellation : AOC Minervois.

80% Syrah, 20% Grenache.
40 years old vines. Maturing 1 year in vats.

Gastronomie : This wine goes succesfully with a leg of lamb, french cassoulet, moroccan tajine or games. But his particularity is to match with a monkfish & cuttlefish cooked in his own ink. Must taste.
Serve : 16°C - 17°C

Able to lay down, 5 or 8 years.

Ref.017 - Vin de Table Rouge 2006

ctmvfww — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:58:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Domaine Pins des Marguerites - 34360 BERLOU
Soil/Terroir : Schists, Saint Chinian.

Appellation : Vin de Table.

100% Merlot

Ref.015 - Vin de Pays d'Oc Blanc 2006

ctmvfww — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:44:00 GMT

Winemaker/Producteur : Domaine Champs Blancs - 34370 MAUREILHAN

Appellation : Vin de Pays d'Oc.

100% Chardonnay