This family estate located in the Costières de Nîmes takes its name from a wild, aromatic herb “La Patience” that can be found throughout the vineyard. After a decade of managing the winemaking at the local cooperative Christophe Aguilar decided it was time to make his own wine. Today Christophe farms 60 hectares of vines, fifty-years ago his grandfather farmed the same soil, with a deep respect and understanding of the terroir.
http://www.domaine-patience.com/
http://www.domaine-patience.com/
Certification: Sustainable and in the process of converting to organic.
Chardonnay Vin de Pays du Pont : – Back to the top
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Age of Vines: 10 to 11 years.
Yields: 50 hl/ha.
Pruning Method: Gobelet & Royat.
Soil: Loess (a highly porous mixture of sand & clay).
Varietals: Chardonnay.
Vinification Method: Vini?ed in tanks & aged three months in concrete.
Tasting Note: Pale yellow in the glass with a tart, fruity nose & dynamic mineral scents. The palate opens with crisp citrus & peach ?avors that are boosted by vibrant acidity & heady minerality.
Pairing: Seafood dishes, hearty garden salads, grilled vegetables, soft ripened cheeses or simply by itself.
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Age of Vines: 10 years
Yields: 61 hl/ha
Pruning Method: Gobelet and Royat
Soil: Sandstone and loess covered with stones.
Varietals: 100% Merlot.
Vinification Method: Bunches are destemmed and vinified in tanks. The wine is aged for three months in concrete.
Tasting Note: Deep cherry red in the glass with purple highlights. The nose on this organic charmer is full of baking chocolate, ripe plums and sweet herbs. The palate is ultra-ripe with loads of crushed black berry, plums and waves of garrigue infused minerality.
Pairing: Grilled sausages, cured meats, veal stew and braised ox tail.
From The Tank – Vin de Pays du Pont du Gard
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6 x 3L per case
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Age of Vines: 10 to 11 years.
Yields: 50 hl/ha.
Soil: Loess (a highly porous mixture of sand & clay).
Varietals: 100% Chardonnay.
Vinification Method: Vinified in tanks & aged three months in concrete.
Tasting Note: Pale yellow in the glass with a tart, fruity nose & dynamic mineral scents. The palate opens with crisp citrus & peach flavors that are boosted by vibrant acidity & heady minerality.
Pairing: Seafood dishes, hearty garden salads, grilled vegetables, soft ripened cheeses or simply by itself.
Great for serving by the glass, for parties, picnics, or for people who want only a glass of wine a day. The conservation is much longer then bottles once they are opened & it is light to carry. The box also has a much smaller carbon footprint than bottles because it is so light to ship.
Cuvée Tradition: (COMING SOON)– Back to the top
Varietals: Syrah (80%), Grenache (20%).
Age of Vines: 14 yr. old Syrah, 36 yr. old Grenache.
Yields: 50 hl/ha
Soil: Old terrace (sandstone)
Vinification: Grapes are destemmed. Traditional vinification aged in concrete vat for 9 months with minimum sulphur.
Tasting Note: This dark red wine is typical of the Rhône terroir with intense fruit and a sweet palate with delicate mineral tannins. Soft and supple with aromas of cherry and black cooked fruits.
Pairing: Perfect with poultry or red meat.
Rosé – Back to the top
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Varietals: Grenache (80%) and Syrah (20%)
Soil: Old terrace (sandstone)
Pruning Method: Gobelet & Royat
Age of Vines: 21 yr. old Syrah, 40 yr. old Grenache.
Yields: 50 hl/ha
Vinification: This rosé was racked by bleeding by opening the base of the vat while the wine is still light in color. Traditional vinification without clusters, aged in concrete vat with minimum sulpher.
Tasting Note: Rose peony color with a great aromatic red-fruit richness. The Grenache offers freshness on the palet with a persistant nectar on the nose. A crisp, fruity wine.
